thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--'CALM DOWN!' Huge Newsnight row as Emma Barnett accuses Bernard Jenkin of lying to voters

A furious row erupted between BBC Newsnight host Emma Barnett and Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin amid an ongoing backlash at Boris Johnson 's Brexit plans .
Emma Barnett accused Sir Bernard of `` lying to voters '' after the Tory manifesto described the Brexit withdrawal agreement as a `` great deal '' .
The UK and EU are set to hold emergency talks later after Boris Johnson announced plans to override and disregard key parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Your manifesto called this a great deal .
`` It said that Boris Johnson 's new deal takes the whole UK out of the EU , out of the customs union , and enables us to pass our own laws .
`` You boasted about this deal !
Were you lying to yourself or your voters ? ''
Sir Bernard responded : `` Well , the EU is talking about implementing the protocol in such a way that it divides Northern Ireland much more comprehensively from the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ withdrawal agreement is applied . ''
JUST IN : EU delighted at Brexit as UK would have BLOCKED cash redistribution When Barnett repeatedly pointed out that Sir Bernard `` signed up for this '' by voting for the deal , the MP hit back .
He said : `` You can score your little points on this if you want .
`` Stop interrupting me for a moment .
Emma , okay , do you want to finish talking and then I 'll have a go ? ''
Barnett argued that Sir Bernard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no sense '' .
Sir Bernard is Brexiteer chair of the steering committee of the European Research Group .
He explained : `` We signed up to taking back control of our laws , and it was the understanding that the withdrawal agreement was a temporary measure to get us to a free trade agreement that would supersede the withdrawal agreement .
`` Now we find , the EU wants to implement a whole lot of terms of the withdrawal agreement permanently , which involves imposing EU law under the ECJ not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
`` They have gone much further than they said and they have not been negotiating in good faith . ''
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A furious row erupted between BBC Newsnight host Emma Barnett and Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin amid an ongoing backlash at Boris Johnson's Brexit plans. Emma Barnett accused Sir Bernard of "lying to voters" after the Tory manifesto described the Brexit withdrawal agreement as a "great deal". The UK and EU are set to hold emergency talks later after Boris Johnson announced plans to override and disregard key parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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In a heated row, Barnett said: "Your manifesto called this a great deal. "It said that Boris Johnson's new deal takes the whole UK out of the EU, out of the customs union, and enables us to pass our own laws. "You boasted about this deal! Were you lying to yourself or your voters?" Sir Bernard responded: "Well, the EU is talking about implementing the protocol in such a way that it divides Northern Ireland much more comprehensively from the rest of the UK - it's about how the withdrawal agreement is applied." JUST IN: EU delighted at Brexit as UK would have BLOCKED cash redistribution
A furious row erupted between BBC Newsnight host Emma Barnett and Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin
Sir Bernard is the Brexiteer chair of the steering committee of the European Research Group
When Barnett repeatedly pointed out that Sir Bernard "signed up for this" by voting for the deal, the MP hit back. He said: "You can score your little points on this if you want. "Stop interrupting me for a moment. Emma, okay, do you want to finish talking and then I'll have a go?" Barnett argued that Sir Bernard's position on this issue "makes no sense".
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Emma Barnett accused Sir Bernard of "lying to voters"
Sir Bernard is Brexiteer chair of the steering committee of the European Research Group. He explained: "We signed up to taking back control of our laws, and it was the understanding that the withdrawal agreement was a temporary measure to get us to a free trade agreement that would supersede the withdrawal agreement. "Now we find, the EU wants to implement a whole lot of terms of the withdrawal agreement permanently, which involves imposing EU law under the ECJ not just into Northern Ireland but other parts of the UK. "They have gone much further than they said and they have not been negotiating in good faith." DON'T MISS: Coronavirus map LIVE: Boris panics as 'only hope' to stop lockdown [LIVE BLOG]
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Barnett repeatedly pointed out that Sir Bernard "signed up for this" by voting for the deal


thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--WTO here we come! Forget EU law - Britain to get 'billions of pound of investment'

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Alok Sharma promises that the Government is ready to “ take back the purse strings ” from Brussels on the country ’ s departure from EU rules and regulations at the end of the year .
He also confirms that Britain will be free of EU rules on subsidies for industry once the post-Brext transition is over .
Instead of Brussels law , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules set by the World Trade Organisation .
“ From next year , the people you elect will be holding the purse strings once more – and can invest our cash in businesses and communities in every corner of the UK , ” Mr Sharma says in an exclusive article for the Daily Express .
Promising that Boris Johnson will not be “ bounced ” into a bad deal with the EU , he adds : “ We must not waste the golden opportunity to take back control .
“ This Government will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU , while protecting the Union , reducing burdens on business and maintaining our high standards.
” Officials say the UK will be joining an international recognised system of state subsidy rules when adopting the Geneva-based World Trade Organsation regime .
Unlike EU nations , most advanced industrial countries do not have substantive rules regulating subsidies beyond those set by the WTO .
Ministers insist the Government does not intend to return to the 1970s approach of trying to run the economy or bailing out unsustainable companies with state handouts .

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Alok Sharma promises that the Government is ready to “take back the purse strings” from Brussels on the country’s departure from EU rules and regulations at the end of the year. He also confirms that Britain will be free of EU rules on subsidies for industry once the post-Brext transition is over. Instead of Brussels law, the UK Government will adopt state aid rules set by the World Trade Organisation.
“From next year, the people you elect will be holding the purse strings once more – and can invest our cash in businesses and communities in every corner of the UK,” Mr Sharma says in an exclusive article for the Daily Express. Promising that Boris Johnson will not be “bounced” into a bad deal with the EU, he adds: “We must not waste the golden opportunity to take back control. “This Government will reap the benefits of our departure from the EU, while protecting the Union, reducing burdens on business and maintaining our high standards.” Officials say the UK will be joining an international recognised system of state subsidy rules when adopting the Geneva-based World Trade Organsation regime. Unlike EU nations, most advanced industrial countries do not have substantive rules regulating subsidies beyond those set by the WTO. Ministers insist the Government does not intend to return to the 1970s approach of trying to run the economy or bailing out unsustainable companies with state handouts.
Boris Johnson will not be 'bounced' into a bad deal with the EU, Mr Sharma said
In a statement announcing the move, Mr Sharma said: “We want a competitive, dynamic market economy in which we can back British industries to create more jobs in this country, while also making the UK the best possible place to start and grow a business. “While our guiding philosophy remains that we do not want a return to the 1970s approach of picking winners and bailing out unsustainable companies with taxpayers’ money, the UK must have flexibility as an independent, sovereign nation to intervene to protect jobs and to support new and emerging industries now and into the future. “As we take back control of our money and laws from the EU, we have a unique opportunity to design our own subsidy control regime in a way that works businesses, workers and consumers. “Over the coming months I want to work closely with businesses and public authorities across all parts of the United Kingdom to consider how best we can use these new freedoms.” Guidance will be published before the end of the year for public authorities which explains the WTO rules.
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A EU official last night attacked Mr Sharma’s announcement on state aid as “provocative” given that the issue is still being wrangled over in the Brussels trade negotiations. “Given the fact we’ve been waiting for details since March, that’s tantamount to taunting us,” the official said. EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier is claiming the EU should still be able to set UK state aid rules after next year as part of a trade deal with the bloc but his demand has been rejected by Mr Johnson’s chief European envoy Lord Frost. Ministers are planning further legislation to remove redundant EU State Aid rules from the statute book at the end of the Brexit transition to provide further legal certainty for businesses. In the coming months, the Government will launch a consultation with business leaders on whether the UK should go further than its international commitments, including on the need for further legislation.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--PMQS: Why are MPs wearing wheat on lapels at PMQs?

Prime Minister 's Question 's on Wednesday saw the Labour Party asking several questions about the recent issues with the Government 's test and trace system and further questions regarding the new restrictions being introduced on Monday , September 14 .
But why are all MPs wearing wheat on their lapels ?
Boris Johnson yesterday officially announced social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England from Monday , September 14 .
But ahead of this announcement , the PM faced criticism from MPs at the House of Commons during the PMQs .
Sir Keir Starmer questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regime being `` on the verge of collapse '' .
The Labour leader asked who the PM thought is responsible for these testing issues , to which Mr Johnson said he would take `` responsibility '' for the Government 's management of the pandemic .
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Questions raised over PM 's absence Mr Johnson said the incidences where people have struggled to get tests is due to the success of the Test and Trace scheme .
He said capacity increasing to 320,000 a day has attracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the guidelines and that is why we are taking `` decisive steps '' to `` intensify '' our social distancing measures , to keep the economy going , keep schools open and keep this virus under control Mr Johnson added .
The PM also said he `` expects everybody in this country to obey the law '' , paving the way for his speech later today .
Why were MPs wearing wheat at the PMQs today ?
MPs wore an unusual accessory as Mr Johnson faced several questions on coronavirus tests , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accessory worn by several MPs was an ear of wheat pinned to their lapels .
The ear of wheat was worn by MPs in a bid to show support for the Back British Farming campaign aimed at raising awareness of the industry .
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[ ANALYSIS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are at a pivotal time for the future of farming and the food on our plates .
Nothing will determine this more than how the government shapes trade deals with countries around the world .
“ There is no doubt that the countries we are currently negotiating with are demanding access to our prized market for their agriculture products and , right now , a trade agreement could be signed with little parliamentary scrutiny .
`` This could result in a massive increase in the amount of food being imported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal in this country . ''
“ Politicians have time and again stated that they will not allow this to happen .
`` There is now a clear solution on the table that will allow Parliament to be kept fully informed of the impacts any trade deal will have on the food we all consume .
`` Time is running out .
Action has to be taken now , or all the warm words will be for nothing .
“ Today is Back British Farming Day and we want to celebrate why the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food and the farmers that produce it .
`` Our farm to fork approach to traceability , how we look after our animals and our environment , and how we lead the world in reducing antibiotic usage are all the envy of the world and yet they are in jeopardy if they are undermined by future trade deals . ''
“ I would urge all politicians to use today to think about these values , and what we have to lose .
`` I would ask them to set British farming as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production , not undermine it in the pursuit of free trade .
`` I would urge peers in the House of Lords to vote for this amendment next week , to amend the Trade Bill to increase Parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals and take a great step towards providing the proper parliamentary oversight of our future trade policy .
”

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Prime Minister's Question's on Wednesday saw the Labour Party asking several questions about the recent issues with the Government's test and trace system and further questions regarding the new restrictions being introduced on Monday, September 14. But why are all MPs wearing wheat on their lapels?
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Boris Johnson yesterday officially announced social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England from Monday, September 14. But ahead of this announcement, the PM faced criticism from MPs at the House of Commons during the PMQs. Sir Keir Starmer questioned Mr Johnson about coronavirus and the testing regime being "on the verge of collapse". The Labour leader asked who the PM thought is responsible for these testing issues, to which Mr Johnson said he would take "responsibility" for the Government's management of the pandemic. READ MORE: Where has Boris been? Questions raised over PM's absence
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READ MORE Brexit news: Internal Market Bill explained - How could UK break law? Mr Johnson said the incidences where people have struggled to get tests is due to the success of the Test and Trace scheme. He said capacity increasing to 320,000 a day has attracted greater demand. Some people are not following the guidelines and that is why we are taking "decisive steps" to "intensify" our social distancing measures, to keep the economy going, keep schools open and keep this virus under control Mr Johnson added. The PM also said he "expects everybody in this country to obey the law", paving the way for his speech later today.
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READ MORE Boris told to stand firm over Brexit gamble after US warning Yesterday, September 9, was Back British Farming day which commemorates UK agriculture. The National Farmers' Union tweeted: "PMQs begins in T-30 minutes! "Make sure you tune in to see which MPs are championing British farmers and wearing their wheat-pin badge". The NFU also posted an image with the House of Commons Speaker and Deputy Speaker wearing the wheat pin badges.
PMQs: Tweet from the National Farmer's Union about MPs wearing wheat-pin badges
NFU President Minette Batters said: “We are at a pivotal time for the future of farming and the food on our plates. Nothing will determine this more than how the government shapes trade deals with countries around the world. “There is no doubt that the countries we are currently negotiating with are demanding access to our prized market for their agriculture products and, right now, a trade agreement could be signed with little parliamentary scrutiny. "This could result in a massive increase in the amount of food being imported that is produced in ways that would be illegal in this country." “Politicians have time and again stated that they will not allow this to happen. "There is now a clear solution on the table that will allow Parliament to be kept fully informed of the impacts any trade deal will have on the food we all consume. "Time is running out. Action has to be taken now, or all the warm words will be for nothing.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--Fight for the Union: Boris plans urgent visit to Scotland as independence support soaring

UK Government officials have told Express.co.uk the rising support for Scottish independence is “ quite concerning ” with the Prime Minister now considering a new strategy to keep the country united .
Extracts of recent polling data Express.co.uk has learnt shows support for independence sits at “ the mid to high fifies mark ” backing recent polls of between 52 and 54 percent commissioned by pro-indy groups .
The UK Government 's polling data was recently presented to politicians by Mark McInnes , Baron McInnes of Kilwinning , the director of the Scottish Conservatives and gathered by Downing Street polling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed to Express.co.uk on Thursday night the data “ has concerned ” Boris Johnson and his Cabinet stressing it was “ a priority ” to address the trends ahead of the Holyrood polls next year .
The source added : `` Another round of visits North of the Border are on the table very soon . ''
Mr Johnson visited Orkney and Moray in flash one-day visit in July and he was quickly followed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove , Alok Sharma and Treasury Secretary Stephen Barclay .
BREXIT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks Whilst the focus has been on the UK Internal Market Bill and securing a Brexit trade deal , members of Boris ’ s Johnson ’ s Cabinet are expected to be visiting Scotland in the coming weeks to address recent independence pledges made by the SNP led administration in Holyrood .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the SNP 's draft independence Bill will set out the proposed question people will be asked in a new poll as she announced her programme for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ms Sturgeon said at next year 's Holyrood election she will `` make the case for Scotland to become an independent country , and seek a clear endorsement of Scotland 's right to choose our own future '' .
Responding to the First Minister ’ s pledge , the UK Government offical stressed : “ We are focusing on the importance of the four nations and how Scotland is beneficial in the Union , the COVID-19 pandemic has already proved this . ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson to put SNP in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown MSP , SNP Depute Leader , said tonight : “ The Tories are clearly rattled by the fact that independence is becoming the settled will of a majority of people in Scotland .
`` That trend is only set to increase with the UK Government showing absolutely no sign it is prepared to or listen to Scotland 's democratic wishes , or respect the will of our parliament .
“ Panicked visits to Scotland to take part in cheap photo opportunities - at the same time as refusing to publish polling findings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader confident in the strength of his party ’ s arguments .
`` No wonder more and more Scots believe Scotland ’ s future is best served as an independent country.
” Professor John Curtice , Scottish political polling guru and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde added : “ Since July , the UK Government has had Scotland on it ’ s radar .
They are not going to turn this [ Rise of independence support ] around on their own .
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But Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross who is seen as a close ally to Mr Johnson in Scotland said it was important to remember that `` we have two governments . ''
In a direct warning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` People in Scotland want our governments to work together .
Our politics is more polarised than ever before . ''
The latest polls show that 54 percent of Scots are in favour of leaving the UK with widespread praise for SNP First Minister Nicola Sturgeon , according to Panelbase and ComRes polls .

Boris Johnson arrives in Orkney for Scotland visit in July
UK Government officials have told Express.co.uk the rising support for Scottish independence is “quite concerning” with the Prime Minister now considering a new strategy to keep the country united. Extracts of recent polling data Express.co.uk has learnt shows support for independence sits at “the mid to high fifies mark” backing recent polls of between 52 and 54 percent commissioned by pro-indy groups.
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The UK Government's polling data was recently presented to politicians by Mark McInnes, Baron McInnes of Kilwinning, the director of the Scottish Conservatives and gathered by Downing Street polling guru James Kanagasooriam. A Government insider revealed to Express.co.uk on Thursday night the data “has concerned” Boris Johnson and his Cabinet stressing it was “a priority” to address the trends ahead of the Holyrood polls next year. The source added: "Another round of visits North of the Border are on the table very soon." Mr Johnson visited Orkney and Moray in flash one-day visit in July and he was quickly followed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove, Alok Sharma and Treasury Secretary Stephen Barclay. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
Internal polling data suggests Scottish independence is the majority view
The visits are expected to take place in the next few weeks
Whilst the focus has been on the UK Internal Market Bill and securing a Brexit trade deal, members of Boris’s Johnson’s Cabinet are expected to be visiting Scotland in the coming weeks to address recent independence pledges made by the SNP led administration in Holyrood. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the SNP's draft independence Bill will set out the proposed question people will be asked in a new poll as she announced her programme for government to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. Ms Sturgeon said at next year's Holyrood election she will "make the case for Scotland to become an independent country, and seek a clear endorsement of Scotland's right to choose our own future". Responding to the First Minister’s pledge, the UK Government offical stressed: “We are focusing on the importance of the four nations and how Scotland is beneficial in the Union, the COVID-19 pandemic has already proved this." READ MORE: Boris Johnson to put SNP in its place over Brexit trade deal
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A draft Bill plan for a new Scottish independence vote was put forward by Nicola Sturgeon
Keith Brown MSP, SNP Depute Leader, said tonight: “The Tories are clearly rattled by the fact that independence is becoming the settled will of a majority of people in Scotland. "That trend is only set to increase with the UK Government showing absolutely no sign it is prepared to or listen to Scotland's democratic wishes, or respect the will of our parliament. “Panicked visits to Scotland to take part in cheap photo opportunities - at the same time as refusing to publish polling findings - is hardly the approach of a leader confident in the strength of his party’s arguments. "No wonder more and more Scots believe Scotland’s future is best served as an independent country.” Professor John Curtice, Scottish political polling guru and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde added: “Since July, the UK Government has had Scotland on it’s radar. They are not going to turn this [Rise of independence support] around on their own. DON'T MISS:
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“The UK Government desperately need the Labour Party to revive support as they are much more likely to take votes off the SNP than the Tories are." But Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross who is seen as a close ally to Mr Johnson in Scotland said it was important to remember that "we have two governments." In a direct warning to the SNP, the Moray MP said: "People in Scotland want our governments to work together. Our politics is more polarised than ever before." The latest polls show that 54 percent of Scots are in favour of leaving the UK with widespread praise for SNP First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, according to Panelbase and ComRes polls.
It is not known if the PM will visit Ms Sturgeon


thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--Boris told to stand firm over Brexit gamble after US warning - 'Fight for our interests!'

Boris Johnson infuriated senior European Union officials by unveiling plans to override key elements of the Brexit deal with Brussels regarding Northern Ireland .
But the proposals have sparked a furious reaction throughout Westminster , with ministers admitting the proposed Internal Market Bill will breach international law .
In a strongly worded statement , Nancy Pelosi , the speaker of the US House of Representatives , said the American Congress would never pass an economic agreement that it felt could `` imperil '' the Northern Ireland peace accord .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks But Mr Johnson has been backed by a huge majority of Express.co.uk readers to stand his ground and proceed with his Brexit gamble - even if it does put a trade deal with the US at risk .
The poll , which ran from 1pm until 8.30pm on Thursday September 10 , asked : `` Should Boris Johnson back down over his Brexit deal gamble in order to protect a US trade deal ? ''
A huge 92 percent ( 3,665 readers ) said the Prime Minister should not back down from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU .
Just eight percent ( 249 readers ) disagreed , while less than one percent ( 31 readers ) were undecided .
One Express.co.uk reader said : `` The USA likes to believe it can police the world .
`` They are not afraid to impose their beliefs and impose their will on other countries and often believe that theirs a divine right to do so .
`` We should not be afraid to stand up for what we believe in , and if they choose not to trade , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU , then we are better off without them .
We do not need fair weather friends . ''
Another wrote : `` The USA would n't pause for a second if the EU was trying to annex one of their states and compromise their sovereignty .
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Frost hits back at Barnier '' I do n't see why the UK should back down to the EU .
It 's our country and Northern Ireland is part of the UK . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been trading with the US on WTO ( World Trade Organisation ) terms for the last 45 odd years .
A few more years wo n't matter .
Another person simply said : `` No backing down .
It is now time to fight for our own interests . ''
Ms Pelosi had bluntly warned the Prime Minister his Brexit plans could not “ imperil ” the international treaty .
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`` Whatever form it takes , Brexit can not be allowed to imperil the Good Friday Agreement , including the stability brought by the invisible and frictionless border between the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland .
`` The UK must respect the Northern Ireland Protocol as it was signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flow of goods across the border .
`` If the UK violates that international treaty and Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord , there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress .
`` The Good Friday Agreement is treasured by the American people and will be proudly defended in the United States Congress . ''
The EU is now threatening legal action against the UK if ministers do not withdraw measures to override key parts of the withdrawal agreement by the end of this month .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic told Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove the EU is rejecting the argument legislation is needed to protect the peace process in Northern Ireland .
He said Britain had `` seriously damaged trust '' with the Bill that deviates from the withdrawal agreement signed by the Prime Minister , adding `` in no uncertain terms '' that the `` timely and full implementation '' of the divorce deal is `` a legal obligation '' .

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Boris Johnson infuriated senior European Union officials by unveiling plans to override key elements of the Brexit deal with Brussels regarding Northern Ireland. But the proposals have sparked a furious reaction throughout Westminster, with ministers admitting the proposed Internal Market Bill will breach international law. In a strongly worded statement, Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, said the American Congress would never pass an economic agreement that it felt could "imperil" the Northern Ireland peace accord. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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But Mr Johnson has been backed by a huge majority of Express.co.uk readers to stand his ground and proceed with his Brexit gamble - even if it does put a trade deal with the US at risk. The poll, which ran from 1pm until 8.30pm on Thursday September 10, asked: "Should Boris Johnson back down over his Brexit deal gamble in order to protect a US trade deal?" A huge 92 percent (3,665 readers) said the Prime Minister should not back down from his Brexit deal gamble in talks with the EU. Just eight percent (249 readers) disagreed, while less than one percent (31 readers) were undecided.
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One Express.co.uk reader said: "The USA likes to believe it can police the world. "They are not afraid to impose their beliefs and impose their will on other countries and often believe that theirs a divine right to do so. "We should not be afraid to stand up for what we believe in, and if they choose not to trade, to cast aside a reliable ally to favour the EU, then we are better off without them. We do not need fair weather friends." Another wrote: "The USA wouldn't pause for a second if the EU was trying to annex one of their states and compromise their sovereignty. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: 'Fair and open!' Frost hits back at Barnier
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"I don't see why the UK should back down to the EU. It's our country and Northern Ireland is part of the UK." A third reader commented: "We have been trading with the US on WTO (World Trade Organisation) terms for the last 45 odd years. A few more years won't matter. Another person simply said: "No backing down. It is now time to fight for our own interests." Ms Pelosi had bluntly warned the Prime Minister his Brexit plans could not “imperil” the international treaty. DON'T MISS
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She said: "The Good Friday Agreement is the bedrock of peace in Northern Ireland and an inspiration for the whole world. "Whatever form it takes, Brexit cannot be allowed to imperil the Good Friday Agreement, including the stability brought by the invisible and frictionless border between the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. "The UK must respect the Northern Ireland Protocol as it was signed with the EU to ensure the free flow of goods across the border. "If the UK violates that international treaty and Brexit undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress.
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"The Good Friday Agreement is treasured by the American people and will be proudly defended in the United States Congress." The EU is now threatening legal action against the UK if ministers do not withdraw measures to override key parts of the withdrawal agreement by the end of this month. During an emergency meeting in London, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic told Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove the EU is rejecting the argument legislation is needed to protect the peace process in Northern Ireland. He said Britain had "seriously damaged trust" with the Bill that deviates from the withdrawal agreement signed by the Prime Minister, adding "in no uncertain terms" that the "timely and full implementation" of the divorce deal is "a legal obligation".


thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--Andrew Neil warns Boris Johnson Brexit gambit could backfire in Keir Starmer's favour

Boris Johnson has sparked fury after revealing his Internal Market Bill , which could override elements of the already signed Withdrawal Agreement .
This caused outrage after a Government minister admitted the move would breach international law .
The EU have also threatened to pull out completely of the Brexit trade talks telling the Prime Minister he has one month to remove elements of the bill .
While speaking on Spectator TV , Andrew Neil warned if this attempt to change the Withdrawal Agreement goes poorly , Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer would be quick to criticise .
Mr Neil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have repeatedly accused the Government of incompetence .
If this tactic by Mr Johnson causes further disruption or does not pay-off , Mr Neil said confidence in the Tory Party would slide further - playing into the hands of Sir Keir .
Mr Neil said : `` One of the dangers for the Government is that Keir Starmer has been playing on the theme of incompetence .
`` He has been saying that this Government is just incompetent with everything it touches , whether it is COVID-19 the Brexit talks or whatever .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Government has been shifting throughout this year in the polls .
He continued : `` In the polls , 44 percent of people think the Government is incompetent .
`` This Brexit tactic could make it more plain in the long run .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks '' The polls are alright for the Government at the moment but in the long run that has got to be corrosive . ''
Political commentator Katy Balls agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuously insist the Tory party is incompetent with Brexit .
She said : `` There is definitely a sense of incompetence and it is what the Labour Party want to talk about .
`` We are not hearing much from Keir Starmer in terms of policy so we do n't know exactly what he is about .
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Boris Johnson has sparked fury after revealing his Internal Market Bill, which could override elements of the already signed Withdrawal Agreement. This caused outrage after a Government minister admitted the move would breach international law. The EU have also threatened to pull out completely of the Brexit trade talks telling the Prime Minister he has one month to remove elements of the bill.
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While speaking on Spectator TV, Andrew Neil warned if this attempt to change the Withdrawal Agreement goes poorly, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer would be quick to criticise. Mr Neil argued the Labour Party and Sir Keir have repeatedly accused the Government of incompetence. If this tactic by Mr Johnson causes further disruption or does not pay-off, Mr Neil said confidence in the Tory Party would slide further - playing into the hands of Sir Keir. Mr Neil said: "One of the dangers for the Government is that Keir Starmer has been playing on the theme of incompetence. DON'T MISS: 'Boris-hating' John Major PULLED APART after brazen Brexit attack
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"He has been saying that this Government is just incompetent with everything it touches, whether it is COVID-19 the Brexit talks or whatever." Mr Neil noted how the perception of the Government has been shifting throughout this year in the polls. He continued: "In the polls, 44 percent of people think the Government is incompetent. "This Brexit tactic could make it more plain in the long run. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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"The polls are alright for the Government at the moment but in the long run that has got to be corrosive." Political commentator Katy Balls agreed and claimed the Labour Party wants to continuously insist the Tory party is incompetent with Brexit. She said: "There is definitely a sense of incompetence and it is what the Labour Party want to talk about. "We are not hearing much from Keir Starmer in terms of policy so we don't know exactly what he is about. READ MORE: Pelosi accused of ‘Brexit blackmail and misunderstanding 1998 accord' [Latest] Brussels breached Withdrawal Agreement NOT Brexit Britain [Update]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--Brexit talks on brink: Barnier issues statement firing warning at UK for refusing to budge

The Brussels ' bureaucrat said the Government ’ s proposals on future state subsidies policy “ fall significantly short of the commitments ” signed up to by Boris Johnson less than a year ago .
He also insisted the UK had not lived up to expectations on the level-playing field for workers ’ rights , environmental , and health and safety standards .
Speaking after the eighth round of trade talks , Mr Barnier said : “ Significant differences remain in areas of essential interest for the EU .
“ The UK is refusing to include indispensable guarantees of fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requesting free access to our market .
“ We have taken note of the UK Government ’ s statement on ‘ a new approach to government ’ s subside control ’ .
“ But this falls significantly short of the commitments made in the Political Declaration .
“ Similarly , we are still missing important guarantees , on non-regression from social , environmental , labour and climate standards.
” The British tabled plans to follow the World Trade Organisation ’ s rules for state aid after the post-Brexit transition period expires at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also insisted Downing Street would have reveal more of its plans for food safety in order to avoid being struck off EU ’ s third country food imports .
“ More clarity is needed for the EU to do the assessment for the third-country listing of the UK , ” the Frenchman added .
After a furious trade row broke out after the publication of British plans to allow ministers to overwrite large sections of the EU Withdrawal Agreement , Mr Barnier said the bloc would ramp up its preparations for a no-deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnership , mutual trust and confidence are and will be necessary , ” he said .
“ At the same time , the EU is intensifying its properness work to be ready for all scenarios on January 1 , 2021.
” Meanwhile the Commission has given Downing Street until the end of the month to make significant changes to its new controversial Brexit plan or face the end of the trade talks .
Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic called the the immediate withdrawal of the Government ’ s Internal Market Bill during a tense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bureaucrat accused Downing Street of threatening Good Friday Agreement with its plans to hand ministers the power to overrule chunks of last year ’ s EU Withdrawal Agreement .
He also insisted the bloc could take legal action against Britain , which includes massive financial and trade sanctions .
The warning came during an emergency meeting of the Brexit Joint Committee demanded by the bloc after the publication of the legislation .
Mr Sefcovic told “ the UK Government to withdraw these measures from the draft bill in the shortest time possible and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month ” .
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The Brussels' bureaucrat said the Government’s proposals on future state subsidies policy “fall significantly short of the commitments” signed up to by Boris Johnson less than a year ago. He also insisted the UK had not lived up to expectations on the level-playing field for workers’ rights, environmental, and health and safety standards. Speaking after the eighth round of trade talks, Mr Barnier said: “Significant differences remain in areas of essential interest for the EU.
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“The UK is refusing to include indispensable guarantees of fair competition in our future agreement, while requesting free access to our market. “We have taken note of the UK Government’s statement on ‘a new approach to government’s subside control’. “But this falls significantly short of the commitments made in the Political Declaration. “Similarly, we are still missing important guarantees, on non-regression from social, environmental, labour and climate standards.”
Michel Barnier is increasing the EU's no-deal Brexit preparations
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
The British tabled plans to follow the World Trade Organisation’s rules for state aid after the post-Brexit transition period expires at the end of the year. Mr Barnier also insisted Downing Street would have reveal more of its plans for food safety in order to avoid being struck off EU’s third country food imports. “More clarity is needed for the EU to do the assessment for the third-country listing of the UK,” the Frenchman added. After a furious trade row broke out after the publication of British plans to allow ministers to overwrite large sections of the EU Withdrawal Agreement, Mr Barnier said the bloc would ramp up its preparations for a no-deal Brexit.
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Maros Sefcovic said the UK has one month to scrap controversial new Brexit law
“To conclude a future partnership, mutual trust and confidence are and will be necessary,” he said. “At the same time, the EU is intensifying its properness work to be ready for all scenarios on January 1, 2021.” Meanwhile the Commission has given Downing Street until the end of the month to make significant changes to its new controversial Brexit plan or face the end of the trade talks. Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic called the the immediate withdrawal of the Government’s Internal Market Bill during a tense stand-off with Michael Gove. MUST READ: Brexit EXPLODES: Potty mouth Gove doesn't hold back during EU talks
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The Brussels bureaucrat accused Downing Street of threatening Good Friday Agreement with its plans to hand ministers the power to overrule chunks of last year’s EU Withdrawal Agreement. He also insisted the bloc could take legal action against Britain, which includes massive financial and trade sanctions. The warning came during an emergency meeting of the Brexit Joint Committee demanded by the bloc after the publication of the legislation. Mr Sefcovic told “the UK Government to withdraw these measures from the draft bill in the shortest time possible and in any case by the end of the month”. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--Brexit EXPLODES: Potty mouth Gove doesn't hold back during urgent EU talks - deal on brink

The EU is threatening legal action against the UK if ministers do not withdraw the measures planned by the Government by the end of this month .
During an emergency meeting in London , European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic told Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove the EU is rejecting the argument legislation is needed to protect the peace process in Northern Ireland .
In a statement following the `` extraordinary meeting '' of the joint committee between the two sides , he warned Brussels is `` of the view that it does the opposite '' .
BREXIT BULLETIN : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks Mr Sefcovic said Britain had `` seriously damaged trust '' with the Bill that deviates from the Withdrawal Agreement signed by the Prime Minister .
He added in the statement `` in no uncertain terms '' that the `` timely and full implementation '' of the divorce deal is `` a legal obligation '' .
The Cabinet Office minister reportedly erupted in fury during the crunch meeting , according to BBC News ' Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg .
She tweeted : `` EU source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gentleman ’ and didn ’ t use ‘ usual diplomatic language ’ . ''
But minutes later , Ms Kuenssberg tweeted : `` Other briefing from the meeting contradicts claim that Gove was anything less than diplomatic - both sides said to have gone through their positions , but neither side willing to budge . ''
Following the meeting with the European Commission Vice President , Mr Gove said : `` The UK Government is committed to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and the ( Northern Ireland ) protocol .
`` Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its internal market legislation .
`` I explained to him that we could not and would not do that and instead I stressed the vital importance of reaching agreement through the joint committee on these vital questions . ''
The Cabinet Office minister added he is `` looking forward '' to the second reading of the Internal Market Bill next week so ministers can set out `` in detail '' why the legislation is important .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris told to walk away as EU threaten legal action Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Violating the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement would break international law , undermine trust and put at risk the ongoing future relationship negotiations . ''
He also warned the UK Government to remove the measures relating to state aid and the Withdrawal Agreement from the draft Bill `` in the shortest time possible and in any case by the end of the month '' .
The statement added : `` It is now up to the UK Government to re-establish that trust . ''
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian also told UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement would be `` unacceptable '' .
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[ ANALYSIS ] But the UK Government has made clear it will be pressing ahead with the plan , with the Bill being debated in Parliament on Monday .
They have also published a legal opinion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectively do as it wishes .
The legal opinion said : `` Parliament is sovereign as a matter of domestic law and can pass legislation which is in breach of the UK 's Treaty obligations .
`` Parliament would not be acting unconstitutionally in enacting such legislation . ''
The Government has insisted it is committed to the withdrawal agreement and that proposed law overriding parts of the treaty merely clarifies ambiguities .
Downing Street has said its main priority is the 1998 Northern Irish peace deal that ended decades of violence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from senior members of his own Conservative Party over the plans .
The Prime Minister has argued the Bill is needed to preserve unfettered trade within the UK and prevent a border between Britain and Northern Ireland .

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The EU is threatening legal action against the UK if ministers do not withdraw the measures planned by the Government by the end of this month. During an emergency meeting in London, European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic told Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove the EU is rejecting the argument legislation is needed to protect the peace process in Northern Ireland. In a statement following the "extraordinary meeting" of the joint committee between the two sides, he warned Brussels is "of the view that it does the opposite". BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Mr Sefcovic said Britain had "seriously damaged trust" with the Bill that deviates from the Withdrawal Agreement signed by the Prime Minister. He added in the statement "in no uncertain terms" that the "timely and full implementation" of the divorce deal is "a legal obligation". The Cabinet Office minister reportedly erupted in fury during the crunch meeting, according to BBC News' Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg. She tweeted: "EU source says Gove was ‘not the usual gentleman’ and didn’t use ‘usual diplomatic language’."
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But minutes later, Ms Kuenssberg tweeted: "Other briefing from the meeting contradicts claim that Gove was anything less than diplomatic - both sides said to have gone through their positions, but neither side willing to budge." Following the meeting with the European Commission Vice President, Mr Gove said: "The UK Government is committed to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and the (Northern Ireland) protocol. "Vice President Sefcovic also requested the UK withdraw its internal market legislation. "I explained to him that we could not and would not do that and instead I stressed the vital importance of reaching agreement through the joint committee on these vital questions." The Cabinet Office minister added he is "looking forward" to the second reading of the Internal Market Bill next week so ministers can set out "in detail" why the legislation is important. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris told to walk away as EU threaten legal action
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Brexit news: Michael Gove told Maros Sefcovic 'we could not' withdraw the internal market legislation
Mr Sefcovic said in his statement: "Violating the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement would break international law, undermine trust and put at risk the ongoing future relationship negotiations." He also warned the UK Government to remove the measures relating to state aid and the Withdrawal Agreement from the draft Bill "in the shortest time possible and in any case by the end of the month". The statement added: "It is now up to the UK Government to re-establish that trust." French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian also told UK Dominic Raab a violation of the withdrawal agreement would be "unacceptable". DON'T MISS
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But the UK Government has made clear it will be pressing ahead with the plan, with the Bill being debated in Parliament on Monday. They have also published a legal opinion saying Parliament is sovereign and therefore can effectively do as it wishes. The legal opinion said: "Parliament is sovereign as a matter of domestic law and can pass legislation which is in breach of the UK's Treaty obligations. "Parliament would not be acting unconstitutionally in enacting such legislation."
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The Government has insisted it is committed to the withdrawal agreement and that proposed law overriding parts of the treaty merely clarifies ambiguities. Downing Street has said its main priority is the 1998 Northern Irish peace deal that ended decades of violence. Boris Johnson has already come under attack from senior members of his own Conservative Party over the plans. The Prime Minister has argued the Bill is needed to preserve unfettered trade within the UK and prevent a border between Britain and Northern Ireland.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--'Boris-hating' Remainer John Major PULLED APART after brazen Brexit attack - 'Look at EU!'

Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin defended Boris Johnson and his Government following criticism from former Prime Minister Sir John Major .
While on BBC 's Politics Live with Jo Coburn , Sir Bernard argued Sir John hated Boris Johnson and Brexit and would continue to attack its progression .
Sir John has accused the Government of preparing to break international trade law by backing out of the already agreed withdrawal agreement with the European Union .
Ms Coburn said : `` Sir John Major said for generations , Britain 's word , solemnly given , has been accepted by friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any Treaty or Agreement has been sacrosanct .
`` Over the last century , as our military strength has dwindled , our word has retained its power .
`` If we lose our reputation for honouring the promises we make , we will have lost something beyond price that may never be regained . ''
Sir Bernard dismissed the comments from the former Tory leader and claimed he hated Boris and Brexit .
Sir Bernard replied : `` John Major bitterly opposes Brexit , he loathes Boris Johnson and I am afraid I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to trade agreements they are contested and honoured in the breach all the time .
`` Look at the way the European Union behaves with its trading partners .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks '' The EU will slap punitive tariffs on something and then the other country will cry foul and take them to the World Trade Organisation . ''
The BBC host attempted to force the Brexiteer to admit he was comfortable with overriding an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .
Sir Bernard answered : `` The question here is a very fundamental one .
`` We are leaving the EU and the absolute top line was taking back control of our own laws .
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Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin defended Boris Johnson and his Government following criticism from former Prime Minister Sir John Major. While on BBC's Politics Live with Jo Coburn, Sir Bernard argued Sir John hated Boris Johnson and Brexit and would continue to attack its progression. Sir John has accused the Government of preparing to break international trade law by backing out of the already agreed withdrawal agreement with the European Union. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Ms Coburn said: "Sir John Major said for generations, Britain's word, solemnly given, has been accepted by friend and foe. "Our signature on any Treaty or Agreement has been sacrosanct. "Over the last century, as our military strength has dwindled, our word has retained its power. "If we lose our reputation for honouring the promises we make, we will have lost something beyond price that may never be regained." DON'T MISS: Fishing win! Brexiteer exposes UK fishermen’s huge opportunities
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Sir Bernard dismissed the comments from the former Tory leader and claimed he hated Boris and Brexit. Sir Bernard replied: "John Major bitterly opposes Brexit, he loathes Boris Johnson and I am afraid I discount what he says. "When it comes to trade agreements they are contested and honoured in the breach all the time. "Look at the way the European Union behaves with its trading partners.
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"The EU will slap punitive tariffs on something and then the other country will cry foul and take them to the World Trade Organisation." The BBC host attempted to force the Brexiteer to admit he was comfortable with overriding an agreed treaty for the benefit of the UK. Sir Bernard answered: "The question here is a very fundamental one. "We are leaving the EU and the absolute top line was taking back control of our own laws. READ MORE: Brexit nightmare: UK warned it will be 'forced to accept EU rules' [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--Johnson's Brexit bill WON'T break law - lawyer silences critics with THREE simple points

The Prime Minister ’ s plan to undercut parts of the Brexit divorce treaty has triggered dismay among EU bosses as negotiations for a trade agreement come down to the wire .
The devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales are also outraged by the UK Internal Market Bill tabled this week , accusing Mr Johnson of trying to seize power , while his own ministers have said it will breach international law .
But Martin Howe , chairman of Lawyers for Britain , said the government ’ s UK Internal Market Bill was “ needed to maintain the free flow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-Brexit world ” .
He made his point with three simple examples to prove why the government ’ s clauses `` will not breach international law ” .
Mr Howe said the bill would allow the UK to “ protect itself from abusive exercise of treaty powers ” by the EU following its departure from the bloc .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks Writing for the Daily Telegraph , he said : “ There is a general principle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercised in good faith , and an EU blockage of reasonable ‘ goods at risk ’ rules under threat of using the treaty machinery to impose tariffs across the board could be classed as a bad faith exercise of treaty powers .
“ The government ’ s clauses will allow the UK to protect itself from abusive exercise of treaty powers by the EU and are therefore a justified measure under international law.
” Senior EU figures are outraged by the proposal , which Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitted would break international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way '' .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris told to walk away as EU threaten legal action “ International law does not justify a later treaty to which these community representatives are not parties being used to over-ride the rights they enjoy under the earlier treaty , especially where it involves over-riding such a fundamental right as the right to self determination of the people of NI.
” In his last point , Mr Howe said the UK would not be “ undermined by domestic courts having to impose international treaties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ The EU has a long history of disregarding adverse rulings by WTO disputes bodies , for example on subsidies to Airbus .
“ The UK is in a position where our law allows us to ensure that the UK ’ s negotiating position under international treaties is not undermined by our domestic courts having to impose international treaties as interpreted by a foreign court even where it is contrary to the foundations of our constitution.
” Mr Howe said section 38 of the Withdrawal Agreement “ preserves Parliamentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear that Parliament has the right to pass the clauses which the government is proposing and thereby override these errant clauses in the Protocol ” .
Mr Johnson has argued that the UK Internal Markets Bill tabled this week is necessary to preserve unfettered trade within the UK and prevent a border between Britain and Northern Ireland .

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The Prime Minister’s plan to undercut parts of the Brexit divorce treaty has triggered dismay among EU bosses as negotiations for a trade agreement come down to the wire. The devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales are also outraged by the UK Internal Market Bill tabled this week, accusing Mr Johnson of trying to seize power, while his own ministers have said it will breach international law.
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But Martin Howe, chairman of Lawyers for Britain, said the government’s UK Internal Market Bill was “needed to maintain the free flow of trade across the nation in the post-Brexit world”. He made his point with three simple examples to prove why the government’s clauses "will not breach international law”. Mr Howe said the bill would allow the UK to “protect itself from abusive exercise of treaty powers” by the EU following its departure from the bloc. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Boris Johnson has sparked controversy with his plans to override the Brexit deal
Writing for the Daily Telegraph, he said: “There is a general principle of international law that treaty powers should be exercised in good faith, and an EU blockage of reasonable ‘goods at risk’ rules under threat of using the treaty machinery to impose tariffs across the board could be classed as a bad faith exercise of treaty powers. “The government’s clauses will allow the UK to protect itself from abusive exercise of treaty powers by the EU and are therefore a justified measure under international law.” Senior EU figures are outraged by the proposal, which Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitted would break international law in a "specific and limited way". READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris told to walk away as EU threaten legal action
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“International law does not justify a later treaty to which these community representatives are not parties being used to over-ride the rights they enjoy under the earlier treaty, especially where it involves over-riding such a fundamental right as the right to self determination of the people of NI.” In his last point, Mr Howe said the UK would not be “undermined by domestic courts having to impose international treaties as interpreted by a foreign court”. He said: “The EU has a long history of disregarding adverse rulings by WTO disputes bodies, for example on subsidies to Airbus.
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“The UK is in a position where our law allows us to ensure that the UK’s negotiating position under international treaties is not undermined by our domestic courts having to impose international treaties as interpreted by a foreign court even where it is contrary to the foundations of our constitution.” Mr Howe said section 38 of the Withdrawal Agreement “preserves Parliamentary sovereignty” and “makes it quite clear that Parliament has the right to pass the clauses which the government is proposing and thereby override these errant clauses in the Protocol”. Mr Johnson has argued that the UK Internal Markets Bill tabled this week is necessary to preserve unfettered trade within the UK and prevent a border between Britain and Northern Ireland.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--It's THE EU that breached withdrawal agreement, NOT Brexit Britain, legal experts claim

The report , authored by among others , Tory MP Bill Cash , DUP MP Sammy Wilson , Martin Howe QC and Barnabas Reynolds , a partner Partner in top City law firm Shearman & Sterling , argues the EU has slipped up by not adhering to Article 184 of the agreement , which requires both sides to use their `` best endeavours '' to negotiate a deal .
The Centre for Brexit Policy report states : `` The key elements of the Withdrawal Agreement including the Northern Ireland Protocol are incompatible with UK sovereignty if continued into the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an end of year long-term relationship between the UK and the EU .
`` The EU has seriously breached the agreement , even as it stands , since it has been structurally unable to engage in meaningful negotiations ( for what is now the majority of the intended negotiation period ) towards a sovereign outcome for the UK .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks '' The UK , therefore , needs to prevail on the EU to agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WA and the Protocol or be ready to repudiate the arrangement . ''
Article 184 says : `` The Union and the United Kingdom shall use their best endeavours , in good faith and in full respect of their respective legal orders , to take the necessary steps to negotiate expeditiously the agreements governing their future relationship referred to in the Political Declaration of 17 October 2019 and to conduct the relevant procedures for the ratification or conclusion of those agreements , with a view to ensuring that those agreements apply , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the transition period . ''
Tory MP David Jones , a former DExEU minister under Theresa May until he resigned in June 2019 , made similar points earlier this week .
He told Express.co.uk : `` Now it is absolutely clear that the negotiations have not been carried out in that manner .
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EU plotting to create NEW 'vassal state' '' The EU is insisting on two red lines , that is fisheries and the state aid/level playing field before they will talk about anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using best endeavours and certainly not in my view negotiating in good faith .
`` Furthermore it manifestly does not respect British sovereignty because it is seeking to impose EU regulations on the UK by effectively leaving the UK to be subject to EU regulations by virtue of the level playing field .
`` And it also wants the UK state aid policy to be subject to EU direction .
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By contrast , Raoul Ruparel , Mrs May 's former special adviser on Europe as well as the former co-director of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Government is clearly in breach of international law .
He tweeted : `` What surprised me about the clauses in the internal market bill is that not only do they seek to set out UK 's interpretation of the Protocol ( which might have been defensible ) but they pre-emptively set out that UK will ignore any ruling on these issues .
Impossible to defend .
`` Furthermore , if the UK wanted to argue that Article 6 ( 1 ) of the Protocol gave it licence to do these things , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I tweeted about this sort of approach in Oct 2019 but UK accepted exit declarations legally required .
`` Similarly , those arguing Art 184 has been breached in terms of 'good faith ' are often the same people that argued this article did not provide sufficient grounds for withdrawing from the original NI backstop negotiation by previous Govt .
`` One aspect forgotten in all this is what this might mean for democratic consent clauses in the Protocol .
Do they still apply following a breach ?
If in the future there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the legal text of the Protocol or UK law/implementation given two are different ? ''
Mr Ruparel added : `` Furthermore , if this goes all the way to the EU being able to suspend parts of the agreement , could they seek to suspend the democratic consent clauses ?
In theory they can suspend any provisions of the WA aside from citizens rights .
It would be a huge step & likely last resort .
`` You may argue that these clauses are n't relevant given the Protocol is not being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet saying it wo n't implement the parts of the Protocol which DUP etc hate the most - checks/admin on goods/food moving GB to NI .
So for now they 're still relevant .
`` Despite all this I think the EU 's response will be calm .
It is aware UK wants to drag it into a blame game .
A rash move to take the UK to the ECJ or ask for changes to the legislation will prompt tabloid headlines No 10 will enjoy .
`` As such I think most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be done under current approach but it stands ready to do a reasonable deal .
This likely leads to a stalemate but with both sides stepping back from the table .
Path from there to a deal is now hard to see . ''
Earlier this week , a UK Minister accepted the Internal Market Bill does breach international law .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson argued it would be a `` legal safety net '' to protect the peace process in Northern Ireland against `` extreme or irrational interpretations '' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` a border down the Irish Sea '' .

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The Government's publication of its Internal Market Bill yesterday, which could effectively override the Withdrawal Agreement's Northern Ireland protocol in some areas, has angered many in Brussels. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen took to Twitter to claim such a move would breach international law. However, a document, published by the Centre for Brexit Policy, argues Ms von der Leyen and others are missing the point.
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The report, authored by among others, Tory MP Bill Cash, DUP MP Sammy Wilson, Martin Howe QC and Barnabas Reynolds, a partner Partner in top City law firm Shearman & Sterling, argues the EU has slipped up by not adhering to Article 184 of the agreement, which requires both sides to use their "best endeavours" to negotiate a deal. The Centre for Brexit Policy report states: "The key elements of the Withdrawal Agreement including the Northern Ireland Protocol are incompatible with UK sovereignty if continued into the future and should operate merely as a steppingstone to an end of year long-term relationship between the UK and the EU. "The EU has seriously breached the agreement, even as it stands, since it has been structurally unable to engage in meaningful negotiations (for what is now the majority of the intended negotiation period) towards a sovereign outcome for the UK.
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Boris Johnson's decision was defended by the Centre for Brexit Policy report
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission's President, has been critical of the move
"The UK, therefore, needs to prevail on the EU to agree to remove the sovereignty-incompliant elements of the WA and the Protocol or be ready to repudiate the arrangement." Article 184 says: "The Union and the United Kingdom shall use their best endeavours, in good faith and in full respect of their respective legal orders, to take the necessary steps to negotiate expeditiously the agreements governing their future relationship referred to in the Political Declaration of 17 October 2019 and to conduct the relevant procedures for the ratification or conclusion of those agreements, with a view to ensuring that those agreements apply, to the extent possible, as from the end of the transition period." Tory MP David Jones, a former DExEU minister under Theresa May until he resigned in June 2019, made similar points earlier this week. He told Express.co.uk: "Now it is absolutely clear that the negotiations have not been carried out in that manner. JUST IN: Sound familiar? EU plotting to create NEW 'vassal state'
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"The EU is insisting on two red lines, that is fisheries and the state aid/level playing field before they will talk about anything else. "That is not really using best endeavours and certainly not in my view negotiating in good faith. "Furthermore it manifestly does not respect British sovereignty because it is seeking to impose EU regulations on the UK by effectively leaving the UK to be subject to EU regulations by virtue of the level playing field. "And it also wants the UK state aid policy to be subject to EU direction. DON'T MISS
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"I think that has been a problem and now what the Government is recognising they are not negotiating as they had hoped using best endeavours, and it is putting in place the necessary domestic arrangements in the hope they can conclude something with the EU in the future meetings." By contrast, Raoul Ruparel, Mrs May's former special adviser on Europe as well as the former co-director of the Open Europe think tank, believes the UK Government is clearly in breach of international law. He tweeted: "What surprised me about the clauses in the internal market bill is that not only do they seek to set out UK's interpretation of the Protocol (which might have been defensible) but they pre-emptively set out that UK will ignore any ruling on these issues. Impossible to defend. "Furthermore, if the UK wanted to argue that Article 6(1) of the Protocol gave it licence to do these things, it could have earlier on. Indeed I tweeted about this sort of approach in Oct 2019 but UK accepted exit declarations legally required.
However, Raoul Ruparel believes the Government's position is indefensible
"Similarly, those arguing Art 184 has been breached in terms of 'good faith' are often the same people that argued this article did not provide sufficient grounds for withdrawing from the original NI backstop negotiation by previous Govt. "One aspect forgotten in all this is what this might mean for democratic consent clauses in the Protocol. Do they still apply following a breach? If in the future there is a vote, would it apply to the legal text of the Protocol or UK law/implementation given two are different?" Mr Ruparel added: "Furthermore, if this goes all the way to the EU being able to suspend parts of the agreement, could they seek to suspend the democratic consent clauses? In theory they can suspend any provisions of the WA aside from citizens rights. It would be a huge step & likely last resort. "You may argue that these clauses aren't relevant given the Protocol is not being implemented, but the UK isn't yet saying it won't implement the parts of the Protocol which DUP etc hate the most - checks/admin on goods/food moving GB to NI. So for now they're still relevant.
David Jones MP, a former DExEU minister, made a similar point earlier this week


thedailyexpress--2020-09-10--Brexit insiders give readers their take on talks as trade deal on the brink

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


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--EU revenge plot: BBC's Katya Adler exposes Brussels' plan to wipe out UK industries

The BBC 's Europe Editor Katya Adler has warned that the EU has plotted out a series of economic weapons to use against the UK .
Speaking to the BBC 's Today programme , Adler revealed that the European Union 's plan to hit the UK 's car and financial industry .
Tensions have recently flared between the EU and the UK this week after Boris Johnson unveiled legislation that would breach the original Brexit withdrawal deal .
BREXIT BULLETIN : Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks Despite emergency talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government has rejected EU demands to scrap the legislation that Brussels deems a `` clear breach '' .
Adler said that the EU was still negotiating on trade with Britain , because Brussels knows it can use this deal to punish the UK down the line .
She explained : `` Both sides say they want a deal , that it is in their interests to have a deal .
`` The EU has said , we will go ahead and try to get a deal , we managed last-minute concessions last time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JUST IN : BBC row erupts after radio host scolds Irish minister on Brexit The BBC journalist added : `` Those concessions can always be dressed up as victories - we have seen that before .
`` The EU suggests it is difficult , that time is running out , but it is not inconceivable . ''
However , Adler warned that the EU has also outlined a series of threats and punishments that they can wield if Boris Johnson defies Brussels .
She explained : `` Along with its threat of legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU is saying that in the withdrawal agreement , there is an arbitration dispute mechanism that they trigger if they need to .
`` They will use that to impose fines on the UK if they need to over that bill .
`` In the mean time , if they manage to get a trade deal in place between the EU and UK , they have said , we can suspend that , we can impose tariffs , we can impose quotas .
`` That move would hit the agricultural industry in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car industry . ''
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Brexit: Katya Adler reveals EU's plan to hit car industry in UK
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has warned that the EU has plotted out a series of economic weapons to use against the UK. Speaking to the BBC's Today programme, Adler revealed the European Union's plan to hit the UK's car and financial industry. Tensions have recently flared between the EU and the UK this week after Boris Johnson unveiled legislation that would breach the original Brexit withdrawal deal. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
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Despite emergency talks between the two sides, the UK Government has rejected EU demands to scrap the legislation that Brussels deems a "clear breach". Adler said the EU was still negotiating on trade with Britain, because Brussels knows it can use this deal to punish the UK down the line. She explained: "Both sides say they want a deal, that it is in their interests to have a deal. "The EU has said, we will go ahead and try to get a deal, we managed last-minute concessions last time around with the withdrawal agreement." JUST IN: BBC row erupts after radio host scolds Irish minister on Brexit
Adler revealed that the European Union's plan to hit the UK's car and financial industry
Tensions have recently flared between the EU and the UK this week
The BBC journalist added: "Those concessions can always be dressed up as victories - we have seen that before. "The EU suggests it is difficult, that time is running out, but it is not inconceivable." However, Adler warned that the EU has also outlined a series of threats and punishments that they can wield if Boris Johnson defies Brussels. She explained: "Along with its threat of legal action over the Internal Market Bill, the EU is saying that in the withdrawal agreement, there is an arbitration dispute mechanism that they trigger if they need to.
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Adler warned that the EU has also outlined a series of threats and punishments that they can wield
Adler warned that the EU had already singled out targets for punishment


thedailyexpress--2020-09-11--We're not listening! EU negotiators REFUSE to budge as all-or-nothing talks loom

Lord Frost , Britain ’ s chief negotiator with the EU , pushed to hold talks over a legal text on the bloc ’ s demands for a regulatory level-playing field after the end of the post-Brexit transition period .
But Michel Barnier has refused to discuss the proposals because they fall short of his expectations .
After the end of the eighth round of talks , the EU negotiator accused his UK counterparts of tabling lacklustre plans on state aid , environmental and workers ’ rights standards .
With time running out to broker a trade deal , Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal text because of the complexity of the issue .
Express.co.uk understands the EU ’ s negotiating team refused to budge on its plan to keep Britain tied to the bloc ’ s state subsidies policy .
Speaking after the negotiations , Lord Frost said : “ We have just completed our eighth round of negotiations with the EU .
We covered all issues in some detail , including the most difficult ones .
“ These were useful exchanges .
However , a number of challenging areas remain and the divergences on some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week 's crunch talks “ We have been consistently clear from the start of this process about the basis on which agreement is possible between us .
Those fundamentals remain .
“ We have engaged in discussions in all areas .
We have consistently made proposals which provide for open and fair competition , on the basis of high standards , in a way which is appropriate to a modern free trade agreement between sovereign and autonomous equals.
” He agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Brussels next week in the hope of breaking the deadlock .
Both chief negotiators are intent on keeping the trade talks afloat despite significant tensions between both sides because of legislation published by Downing Street which hands ministers the powers to overwrite the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the bloc last year .
UK sources suggested both sides are beginning to make progress in reaching agreements on fisheries , road haulage and nuclear cooperation .
It is still believed Mr Barnier ’ s “ parallelism ” policy is holding up genuine breakthroughs from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t hold talks on issues important to Britain unless UK negotiators make significant concessions on fisheries and the level-playing field .
Mr Barnier said : “ The EU remains committed to an ambitious future partnership with the UK .
This would clearly be to the benefit of both sides .
Nobody should underestimate the practical , economic and social consequences of a ‘ no deal ’ scenario .
“ In order to maximise the chances of a deal , the EU has shown flexibility to work around the UK 's red lines and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's sovereignty .
In particular with regard to the role of the European Court of Justice , the future legislative autonomy of the UK , and fisheries.
” The Brussels bureaucrat added : “ The UK is refusing to include indispensable guarantees of fair competition in our future agreement , while requesting free access to our market.
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Lord Frost, Britain’s chief negotiator with the EU, pushed to hold talks over a legal text on the bloc’s demands for a regulatory level-playing field after the end of the post-Brexit transition period. But Michel Barnier has refused to discuss the proposals because they fall short of his expectations. After the end of the eighth round of talks, the EU negotiator accused his UK counterparts of tabling lacklustre plans on state aid, environmental and workers’ rights standards.
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With time running out to broker a trade deal, Lord Frost hoped to begin work on a legal text because of the complexity of the issue. Express.co.uk understands the EU’s negotiating team refused to budge on its plan to keep Britain tied to the bloc’s state subsidies policy. Speaking after the negotiations, Lord Frost said: “We have just completed our eighth round of negotiations with the EU. We covered all issues in some detail, including the most difficult ones. “These were useful exchanges. However, a number of challenging areas remain and the divergences on some are still significant. BREXIT BULLETIN: Sign up for our special edition newsletter with exclusive insight from this week's crunch talks
Michel Barnier has refused to discuss a legal text for his level-playing field demands
Michel Barnier in London for Brexit talks
“We have been consistently clear from the start of this process about the basis on which agreement is possible between us. Those fundamentals remain. “We have engaged in discussions in all areas. We have consistently made proposals which provide for open and fair competition, on the basis of high standards, in a way which is appropriate to a modern free trade agreement between sovereign and autonomous equals.” He agreed to hold further talks with Mr Barnier in Brussels next week in the hope of breaking the deadlock. Both chief negotiators are intent on keeping the trade talks afloat despite significant tensions between both sides because of legislation published by Downing Street which hands ministers the powers to overwrite the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the bloc last year.
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Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will hold more talks next week
UK sources suggested both sides are beginning to make progress in reaching agreements on fisheries, road haulage and nuclear cooperation. It is still believed Mr Barnier’s “parallelism” policy is holding up genuine breakthroughs from being announced. The Frenchman won’t hold talks on issues important to Britain unless UK negotiators make significant concessions on fisheries and the level-playing field. MUST READ: Enraged Merkel threatens UK punishment after Boris Johnson's gamble
Lord Frost is the UK's lead negotiator with the EU
Mr Barnier said: “The EU remains committed to an ambitious future partnership with the UK. This would clearly be to the benefit of both sides. Nobody should underestimate the practical, economic and social consequences of a ‘no deal’ scenario. “In order to maximise the chances of a deal, the EU has shown flexibility to work around the UK's red lines and find solutions that fully respect the UK's sovereignty. In particular with regard to the role of the European Court of Justice, the future legislative autonomy of the UK, and fisheries.” The Brussels bureaucrat added: “The UK is refusing to include indispensable guarantees of fair competition in our future agreement, while requesting free access to our market.” DON'T MISS
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