thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Fishermen to be handed huge boost as Barnier caves in battle to control UK's waters

Michel Barnier finally accepted to water down the bloc ’ s demand to maintain control of the UK ’ s coastal waters in a bid to clinch an EU-UK trade deal in the coming days .
The EU ’ s chief negotiator is understood to have made the significant concession last weekend as both sides held intensive talks to break the deadlock .
In a desperate bid to prevent negotiations from collapsing , the Brussels diplomat said he was ready to let the exact numbers of fish both sides can land be decided after the Brexit deal is struck .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new compromise will help deliver on Boris Johnson ’ s pledge to guarantee a “ huge increase of catch ” for British fishermen after the end of the year .
Downing Street has warned EU chiefs that European vessels will see their opportunities in Britain ’ s coastal waters limited as part of any future relationship pact .
But to soften the blow , No 10 has offered a three-year transition to allow the bloc to adjust to the new rules .
Under the plan , the UK and EU would agree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-Brexit quota shares would not fully kick in until after the end of 2023 .
And future opportunities will be divided up using the science-based zonal attachment method , a key UK negotiating principle , that could see UK quotas as much as double overall .
The move was designed to allow Emmanuel Macron to climb down from his hardline position by delaying any impact to the French fishing industry until after the nation ’ s presidential election in two years ’ time .
The French President has consistently threatened to derail the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same level of access to UK fishing grounds .
Germany and the Netherlands , who face cuts to their quotas , will also be able to hide the bad news until after their own national elections .
A Government spokesman said : “ Our position on fisheries has been clear from the start .
We will only be able to make progress if the EU accepts the reality that the UK will have the right to control access to its waters at the end of this year .
“ We are asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement which reflects our rights under international law and which provides for annual negotiations over access and sharing opportunities on the scientific principle of zonal attachment .
“ This is squarely in line with the existing precedent of the EU ’ s current fisheries agreement with Norway.
” MUST READ : Greg Hands corrects EU MEP about the UK 's simple fishing demands In the wrangling over fisheries , Brussels negotiators have threatened to block UK access to EU transport and energy markets unless Mr Johnson backs down and agrees to limit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister has been adamant that the UK will become an independent coastal state with full sovereignty over its territorial waters .
Eurocrats have also claimed British boats need tariff-free access to the EU , where they sell most of their catch .
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Michel Barnier finally accepted to water down the bloc’s demand to maintain control of the UK’s coastal waters in a bid to clinch an EU-UK trade deal in the coming days. The EU’s chief negotiator is understood to have made the significant concession last weekend as both sides held intensive talks to break the deadlock. In a desperate bid to prevent negotiations from collapsing, the Brussels diplomat said he was ready to let the exact numbers of fish both sides can land be decided after the Brexit deal is struck.
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UK sources close to the talks said the new compromise will help deliver on Boris Johnson’s pledge to guarantee a “huge increase of catch” for British fishermen after the end of the year. Downing Street has warned EU chiefs that European vessels will see their opportunities in Britain’s coastal waters limited as part of any future relationship pact. But to soften the blow, No 10 has offered a three-year transition to allow the bloc to adjust to the new rules. Under the plan, the UK and EU would agree to a framework agreement before December but post-Brexit quota shares would not fully kick in until after the end of 2023.
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier are close to a fishing compromise that secures boost to UK boats
Lord Frost is in Brussels for Brexit talks with the EU
And future opportunities will be divided up using the science-based zonal attachment method, a key UK negotiating principle, that could see UK quotas as much as double overall. The move was designed to allow Emmanuel Macron to climb down from his hardline position by delaying any impact to the French fishing industry until after the nation’s presidential election in two years’ time. The French President has consistently threatened to derail the trade talks unless his fishermen are handed the same level of access to UK fishing grounds. Germany and the Netherlands, who face cuts to their quotas, will also be able to hide the bad news until after their own national elections.
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A Government spokesman said: “Our position on fisheries has been clear from the start. We will only be able to make progress if the EU accepts the reality that the UK will have the right to control access to its waters at the end of this year. “We are asking for a simple, separate fisheries framework agreement which reflects our rights under international law and which provides for annual negotiations over access and sharing opportunities on the scientific principle of zonal attachment. “This is squarely in line with the existing precedent of the EU’s current fisheries agreement with Norway.” MUST READ: Greg Hands corrects EU MEP about the UK's simple fishing demands
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier during a previous round of trade talks
In the wrangling over fisheries, Brussels negotiators have threatened to block UK access to EU transport and energy markets unless Mr Johnson backs down and agrees to limit the bloc’s losses. The Prime Minister has been adamant that the UK will become an independent coastal state with full sovereignty over its territorial waters. Eurocrats have also claimed British boats need tariff-free access to the EU, where they sell most of their catch. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Boris urged to force ALL MPs and Whitehall staff to take 20% pay cut as lockdown 2.0 looms

Political commentator Mike Graham of TalkRadio and Nigel Farage argued civil servants and MPs should see a 20 percent pay cut .
Mr Graham argued that if the Government chooses to enforce a lockdown they should also feel some of the financial weight of that decision .
Mr Farage agreed and insisted there needed to be a radical change in the UK political system .
Mr Graham said : `` It is quite staggering because we still see the polling that gets done by these polling companies like YouGov .
`` They say 70 percent of people in this country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They add that 40 percent of them want to see the lockdown be made even more difficult .
`` I said to Andrew Bridgen this morning , who seems to have swallowed the Kool-Aid after a visit to Downing Street , I said he should take 20 percent pay cut .
`` I said he should also propose a Bill in Parliament for all civil servants to take a 20 percent pay cut so they can feel the same pain that ordinary private individuals are feeling . ''
Mr Farage insisted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon .
He said : `` I would n't hold your breath on that one .
`` The great thing through all of mankind is the ruling classes look after themselves and if the rest starve then that is just okay .
`` It is not good enough and we need a radical shake-up and change of the UK political system . ''
Under the first lockdown restrictions MPs were put under pressure to take a pay cut due to the difficulties brought on due to coronavirus .
A petition was submitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` MPs to take a 10 percent pay cut until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in the UK .
`` Whilst the UK is in lockdown/restrictions , all MPs to take a 10 percent pay cut .
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Political commentator Mike Graham of TalkRadio and Nigel Farage argued civil servants and MPs should see a 20 percent pay cut. Mr Graham argued that if the Government chooses to enforce a lockdown they should also feel some of the financial weight of that decision. Mr Farage agreed and insisted there needed to be a radical change in the UK political system.
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Mr Graham said: "It is quite staggering because we still see the polling that gets done by these polling companies like YouGov. "They say 70 percent of people in this country would like to see a lockdown. "They add that 40 percent of them want to see the lockdown be made even more difficult. "I said to Andrew Bridgen this morning, who seems to have swallowed the Kool-Aid after a visit to Downing Street, I said he should take 20 percent pay cut. DON'T MISS: Boris Johnson faces Tory REBELLION as MPs reject 'disastrous' lockdown
Boris urged to force ALL MPs and Whitehall staff to take 20% pay cut as lockdown 2.0 looms
Boris Johnson was urged to make significant changes to MPs' wages as England enters a second lockdown.
"I said he should also propose a Bill in Parliament for all civil servants to take a 20 percent pay cut so they can feel the same pain that ordinary private individuals are feeling." Mr Farage insisted that this was unlikely to happen any time soon. He said: "I wouldn't hold your breath on that one. "The great thing through all of mankind is the ruling classes look after themselves and if the rest starve then that is just okay.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--EU are you watching? UK secures another trade deal as Commonwealth alliance strengthens

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Britain has reached a free-trade deal with Kenya and in turn, strengthened its ties with the Commonwealth. The Prime Minister has now signed, or agreed in principle, trade agreements with 52 nations around the world. Those agreements are worth an estimated £146billion to the UK economy, according to 2019 figures.
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The agreement with Kenya will enable British firms to have duty-free access as they export products. In 2019, UK exporters sold £815m in goods and services to Kenya. Agriculture is one of the main trading sectors between the two countries, with the UK importing £121m worth of coffee, tea and spices from the region. The UK market also makes up 43 percent of total exports of vegetables from Kenya as well as at least nine percent of cut flowers.
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Boris Johnson has now agreed more than 50 trade deals
International Trade Minister Ranil Jayawardena said the agreement will help to give businesses the reassurances they need and protect jobs. He added Britain would be looking to expand its trade portfolio with deals with other East African nations. Mr Jayawardena said: “I’m delighted we’ve reached a trade agreement with Kenya. “This deal gives businesses the certainty that they’ll be able to continue trading as they do now, supporting jobs and livelihoods in both our countries.
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“I look forward to forging further trade ties with Kenya - the largest economy in the region - and working with other East African countries to agree trade continuity, harnessing free and fair trade to secure shared prosperity for our peoples.” Minister for Africa James Duddridge added: “The UK is a champion of liberal free trade and believes in building strong, lasting partnerships in Africa. “Our approach delivers mutual benefits and we have a proud record of doing business with integrity. “This trade deal will build on the UK and Kenya’s historic ties and is the perfect springboard to increase our trading in future.” READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Furious fishermen lash out at UK's huge compromise
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The UK agreed its first post-Brexit deal with Japan in September – worth an estimated £15bn. The deal was officially signed and sealed last week and will mean nearly all tariffs on exports to the third largest economy in the world will be tariff-free. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss described the agreement as a "ground-breaking, British-shaped deal". Meanwhile, trade talks between the UK and the European Union continue to stall with less than two months go until the end of the Brexit transition period. UK chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier are locked in talks with differences remaining on key issues, including fisheries. DON'T MISS FTSE 100 LIVE: London’s top index closes UP despite new lockdown [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--Emmanuel Macron CRISIS: French election humiliation looms as president slips in polls

The French President is fighting on multiple fronts to prove he is fit to lead the country for a second five-year term ahead of the 2022 national election .
Terror attacks , a global pandemic and the bitter wrangling over future access to Britain ’ s fishing grounds have all blighted his presidency in recent weeks .
According to the Europe Elects website , Mr Macron ’ s Le Republique En Marche party is slipping in the opinion polls .
The President ’ s liberal movement suffered a five percent slump in support this summer , as shown by two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marine Le Pen , leader of the eurosceptic Rassemblement National , has managed to clinch a lead in the polls even after seeing support for her own right-wing party also slip .
And the misery looks set to continue for Mr Macron after plunging France into its second national lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus .
Economists have predicted a fresh slump in economic activity as businesses are forced to close their doors .
Gilles Moec , chief economist at Axa , claimed if the lockdown runs into mid-December with a slight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would lead to a 7.4 percent quarterly slump in Gross Domestic Product .
And Bruno Le Maire , the French finance minister , said he expected economic activity to drop by 15 percent due to the restrictive measures .
France witnessed a record 52,518 new coronavirus cases on Monday and hospitalisations rose by more than 1,000 for the fourth time in eight days .
Anger at the new lockdown rules have sparked anger across the country , which just this morning sparked angry clashes between students and riot police in Paris .
French @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down anti-lockdown protesters in the capital in a bid to disperse an illegal march held to protest the measures .
Hundreds gathered in the southern city of Marseille to express their displeasure at the new measures .
And more bizarrely book store owners were also forced to demand to be allowed to reopen after Mr Macron ’ s government insisted they shut their doors .
The President has also had to stand in defiance against Islamist terrorism after three deadly attacks in the past six weeks .
His uncompromising stance have provoked angry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats to boycott French products .
Mr Macron has been warned not to push his anti-extremism rhetoric as far to upset France ’ s six million Muslims , many of whom he will be hoping to convince to vote for him in 2022 .
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The French President is fighting on multiple fronts to prove he is fit to lead the country for a second five-year term ahead of the 2022 national election. Terror attacks, a global pandemic and the bitter wrangling over future access to Britain’s fishing grounds have all blighted his presidency in recent weeks. According to the Europe Elects website, Mr Macron’s Le Republique En Marche party is slipping in the opinion polls.
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The President’s liberal movement suffered a five percent slump in support this summer, as shown by two separate surveys in July and September. Marine Le Pen, leader of the eurosceptic Rassemblement National, has managed to clinch a lead in the polls even after seeing support for her own right-wing party also slip. And the misery looks set to continue for Mr Macron after plunging France into its second national lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus. Economists have predicted a fresh slump in economic activity as businesses are forced to close their doors.
Emmanuel Macron faces rebellions against his leadership of France
President Emmanuel Macron faces a national election in 2022
Gilles Moec, chief economist at Axa, claimed if the lockdown runs into mid-December with a slight relaxation in the run-up to Christmas it would lead to a 7.4 percent quarterly slump in Gross Domestic Product. And Bruno Le Maire, the French finance minister, said he expected economic activity to drop by 15 percent due to the restrictive measures. France witnessed a record 52,518 new coronavirus cases on Monday and hospitalisations rose by more than 1,000 for the fourth time in eight days. Anger at the new lockdown rules have sparked anger across the country, which just this morning sparked angry clashes between students and riot police in Paris.
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Paris has witnessed anti-lockdown protests
French security forces last week were seen chasing down anti-lockdown protesters in the capital in a bid to disperse an illegal march held to protest the measures. Hundreds gathered in the southern city of Marseille to express their displeasure at the new measures. And more bizarrely book store owners were also forced to demand to be allowed to reopen after Mr Macron’s government insisted they shut their doors. MUST READ: Macron warns Europe's 'enemies' after Vienna terror attack
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The President has also had to stand in defiance against Islamist terrorism after three deadly attacks in the past six weeks. His uncompromising stance have provoked angry demonstrations against France in Muslim countries and threats to boycott French products. Mr Macron has been warned not to push his anti-extremism rhetoric as far to upset France’s six million Muslims, many of whom he will be hoping to convince to vote for him in 2022. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--POLL: As Tory uprising grows, should Boris step down before next UK election?

The Prime Minister 's honeymoon period is well and truly over following his first anniversary in office as he prepares to ward off a rebellion over his stay-at-home order , which is due to come into effect on Thursday .
A growing number of senior MPs on the Conservative backbenches have signalled they will oppose the new lockdown during a vote on Wednesday , a day before it is set to come into force .
Mr Johnson ’ s lockdown announcement is subject to a vote on Wednesday which will expose the PM to a rebellion from Tory MPs who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some Conservatives fear the long term economic damage caused by the lockdown will outweigh the health risks of allowing businesses to stay open , and that there are wider risks to mental health and an erosion of civil liberties from lockdowns .
A defeat in Parliament could dent Mr Johnson ’ s authority at a time when he is already under fire over his response to the growing pandemic and Brexit .
Any Tory rebellion during Wednesday ’ s vote is likely to be only symbolic , with Labour poised to back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former cabinet minister Esther McVey has revealed she would vote against the four-week lockdown because the `` 'lockdown cure ' is causing more harm than COVID '' .
Sir Graham Brady , the influential chairman of the 1922 Committee , said : `` If these kinds of measures were being taken in any totalitarian country around the world , we would be denouncing it as a form of evil . ''
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No previous Tory leader has survived 'men in grey suits' But almost immediately the Tories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from an average of 29 percent in the week he became PM to the mid-30s by the autumn , before hitting the early 40s at the start of the general election campaign .
After winning 45 percent of votes in the UK on election day , Mr Johnson then led his party to even dizzier heights in the polls , until the Tories found themselves averaging as much as 52 percent in the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis .

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THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED. SEE THE RESULTS HERE. The Prime Minister's honeymoon period is well and truly over following his first anniversary in office as he prepares to ward off a rebellion over his stay-at-home order, which is due to come into effect on Thursday. A growing number of senior MPs on the Conservative backbenches have signalled they will oppose the new lockdown during a vote on Wednesday, a day before it is set to come into force.
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Mr Johnson’s lockdown announcement is subject to a vote on Wednesday which will expose the PM to a rebellion from Tory MPs who reject the need for a national shutdown. Some Conservatives fear the long term economic damage caused by the lockdown will outweigh the health risks of allowing businesses to stay open, and that there are wider risks to mental health and an erosion of civil liberties from lockdowns. A defeat in Parliament could dent Mr Johnson’s authority at a time when he is already under fire over his response to the growing pandemic and Brexit.
Boris Johnson is facing an uprising
Any Tory rebellion during Wednesday’s vote is likely to be only symbolic, with Labour poised to back the Government on the measures. Conservative former cabinet minister Esther McVey has revealed she would vote against the four-week lockdown because the "'lockdown cure' is causing more harm than COVID". Sir Graham Brady, the influential chairman of the 1922 Committee, said: "If these kinds of measures were being taken in any totalitarian country around the world, we would be denouncing it as a form of evil." READ MORE: End of Boris? No previous Tory leader has survived 'men in grey suits'
The Prime Minister's honeymoon period is well and truly over
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A defeat in parliament could dent Boris Johnson’s authority
A growing number of senior MPs on the Conservative backbenches have signalled they will oppose the new lockdown
But almost immediately the Tories' poll share began to rise, from an average of 29 percent in the week he became PM to the mid-30s by the autumn, before hitting the early 40s at the start of the general election campaign.
After winning 45 percent of votes in the UK on election day, Mr Johnson then led his party to even dizzier heights in the polls, until the Tories found themselves averaging as much as 52 percent in the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement is subject to a vote on Wednesday


thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--Speaker erupts: Sir Lindsay Hoyle furiously slaps down Labour 'chirping from backbenches'

Sir Lindsay Hoyle furiously told Labour Party MP 's `` I want to get on with this statement '' in the House of Commons .
He added that he did want to hear backbenchers chirping while the statement continued .
Conservative MP Steve Barclay began his statement saying : `` Yesterday the Prime Minister set out why we are using new measures to tackle coronavirus . ''
Sir Lindsay Hoyle interjected , telling the Labour backbench : `` I don ’ t need this all the way through .
`` I want to get on with this statement , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' READ MORE : Boris Johnson SAVAGED by Keir Starmer over coronavirus crisis The Conservative MP then continued his statement : `` Yesterday the PM set out why we are introducing new measures to tackle coronavirus .
`` This decision is not one we would wish to take , but it responds to the soaring infection rate .
`` Just as we have a responsibility to protect lives , we must also safeguard livelihoods .
`` That 's why the Government has provided unprecedented levels of financial support throughout this crisis .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one the best examples of co-ordinated action globally . ''
He added : `` We will also uplift the Barnett guarantee this week to give Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland further certainty over their upfront funding .
`` These measures build on the Government 's economic package that now totals over £200 billion .
They will provide security to millions of people while giving businesses the flexibility to adapt and plan , and they underline our unrelenting focus on listening and responding to the damaging path of this virus . ''
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Lindsay Hoyle shuts down ‘chirping’ from Labour backbench
Sir Lindsay Hoyle furiously told Labour Party MP's "I want to get on with this statement" in the House of Commons. He added that he did want to hear backbenchers chirping while the statement continued.
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Conservative MP Steve Barclay began his statement saying: "Yesterday the Prime Minister set out why we are using new measures to tackle coronavirus." Sir Lindsay Hoyle interjected, telling the Labour backbench: "I don’t need this all the way through. "I want to get on with this statement, I do not need the backbenches chirping." Mr Barclay replied: "Thank you, Mr Speaker."
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the speaker of the House of Commons
Sir Lindsay Hoyle erupted at the Labour backbench
The Conservative MP then continued his statement: "Yesterday the PM set out why we are introducing new measures to tackle coronavirus. "This decision is not one we would wish to take, but it responds to the soaring infection rate. "Just as we have a responsibility to protect lives, we must also safeguard livelihoods. "That's why the Government has provided unprecedented levels of financial support throughout this crisis.
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"A package described by the IMF as one the best examples of co-ordinated action globally." He added: "We will also uplift the Barnett guarantee this week to give Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland further certainty over their upfront funding. "These measures build on the Government's economic package that now totals over £200 billion. They will provide security to millions of people while giving businesses the flexibility to adapt and plan, and they underline our unrelenting focus on listening and responding to the damaging path of this virus." DON'T MISS Piers Morgan blasts 'vile' Twitter troll over Kate Garraway criticism [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--Sturgeon rages at Boris 'chopping and changing' on Covid and DEMANDS 'level playing field'

Speaking at the daily coronavirus press briefing in Edinburgh , Nicola Sturgeon said she was `` frustrated '' to know the furlough scheme at its highest 80 percent contribution will not be extended past December 2 , at the end of a coronavirus lockdown in England .
She blasted : `` If we do n't get the commitment translated into practice then clearly that has implications for the length of time that we would have access to the more generous furlough scheme .
`` I have a duty to take ordered , rational and as well thought through decisions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unpredictable and highly uncertain situation as I can .
`` And I ca n't allow myself day today to be distracted and thrown off course by chopping and changing of positions from the UK Government .
`` And you can probably detect a degree of frustration in my voice and that is because it is frustrating , but I need to focus on trying to take the best decision . ''
She continued : `` We should all have access to the same financial support .
Scotland , Wales , Northern Ireland should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Nor should we in advantage .
There should be a level playing field there and I hope we get to that position . ''
Ms Sturgeon has said Scotland was `` relatively speaking '' in a `` strong position '' .
While she added there would be `` difficult judgments for the future '' , she said prevalence of coronavirus was lower in Scotland than other parts of the UK .
`` That is , we believe , partly down to the plan we have been following , '' the First Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new five-tier system of restrictions on Monday , Ms Sturgeon said her government would be `` closely monitoring '' the data ahead of the first review of the levels council areas have been placed in on Tuesday November 10 .
She said : `` The fact that we acted quickly to control the pandemic in September and October means we are now , we think , seeing some encouraging signs in the figures for new cases . ''
Scotland has recorded 28 deaths from coronavirus and 999 positive tests in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The First Minister said the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - has risen to 2,877 .
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Nicola Sturgeon slams UK government's 'chopping and changing'
Speaking at the daily coronavirus press briefing in Edinburgh, Nicola Sturgeon said she was "frustrated" to know the furlough scheme at its highest 80 percent contribution will not be extended past December 2, at the end of a coronavirus lockdown in England. She blasted: "If we don't get the commitment translated into practice then clearly that has implications for the length of time that we would have access to the more generous furlough scheme.
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"I have a duty to take ordered, rational and as well thought through decisions for the people of Scotland in a really unpredictable and highly uncertain situation as I can. "And I can't allow myself day today to be distracted and thrown off course by chopping and changing of positions from the UK Government. "And you can probably detect a degree of frustration in my voice and that is because it is frustrating, but I need to focus on trying to take the best decision." She continued: "We should all have access to the same financial support. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland shouldn't be at disadvantage to England. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon's Brexit case for Scottish referendum dismantled
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"Nor should we in advantage. There should be a level playing field there and I hope we get to that position." Ms Sturgeon has said Scotland was "relatively speaking" in a "strong position". While she added there would be "difficult judgments for the future", she said prevalence of coronavirus was lower in Scotland than other parts of the UK. "That is, we believe, partly down to the plan we have been following," the First Minister said.
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Nicola Sturgeon calls for 'clarity' on furlough from government
With Scotland having moved to a new five-tier system of restrictions on Monday, Ms Sturgeon said her government would be "closely monitoring" the data ahead of the first review of the levels council areas have been placed in on Tuesday November 10. She said: "The fact that we acted quickly to control the pandemic in September and October means we are now, we think, seeing some encouraging signs in the figures for new cases." Scotland has recorded 28 deaths from coronavirus and 999 positive tests in the past 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon said. The First Minister said the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - has risen to 2,877. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--EU PANIC: Von der Leyen running out of options as Boris IGNORES Brexit legal threat

Downing Street missed the deadline set by the European Commission to respond to its letter outlining the legal challenge in the row over the Government ’ s Brexit Bill .
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the Internal Market Bill , which gives ministers the power to rip up sections of last year ’ s Withdrawal Agreement , was in breach of the divorce treaty .
The German eurocrat gave Mr Johnson until the end of October to amend the legislation or respond to the bloc ’ s concerns .
A Commission spokesman said : “ The EU has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're considering next steps , including issuing a reasoned opinion .
“ This dispute will have to be resolved.
” Mrs von der Leyen is now expected to send a formal notice to demand Britain complies with EU law in the next two months .
Last month she said triggered the bloc ’ s infringement proceedings after the government failed to “ remove the problematic parts ” of the legislation .
She added : “ This draft Bill is , by its very nature , a breach of the obligation of good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Moreover , if adopted as is it will be in full contradiction of the protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland . ''
The Government has claimed it will respond to the Commission 's threat in `` due course '' .
Downing Street is working to resolve the row in the Brexit Joint Committee .
A spokesman said : `` We are committed to working through the Joint Committee process to find a satisfactory outcome for both sides .
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Downing Street missed the deadline set by the European Commission to respond to its letter outlining the legal challenge in the row over the Government’s Brexit Bill. Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the Internal Market Bill, which gives ministers the power to rip up sections of last year’s Withdrawal Agreement, was in breach of the divorce treaty. The German eurocrat gave Mr Johnson until the end of October to amend the legislation or respond to the bloc’s concerns.
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A Commission spokesman said: “The EU has received no reply from the UK therefore we're considering next steps, including issuing a reasoned opinion. “This dispute will have to be resolved.” Mrs von der Leyen is now expected to send a formal notice to demand Britain complies with EU law in the next two months.
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Ursula von der Leyen triggered legal action against the UK last month
Last month she said triggered the bloc’s infringement proceedings after the government failed to “remove the problematic parts” of the legislation. She added: “This draft Bill is, by its very nature, a breach of the obligation of good faith laid down in the Withdrawal Agreement. "Moreover, if adopted as is it will be in full contradiction of the protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland."
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Boris Johnson has refused to respond to the EU's threats to sue Britain
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--Watch out Sturgeon! Farage to take on SNP in Scottish elections with anti-lockdown party

A spokesman for the former Ukip leader said his new party Reform UK is planning to stand in the Holyrood elections , according to the National .
It comes after Mr Farage applied to the Electoral Commission to change the name of his Brexit Party to Reform UK to go up against Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's coronavirus plans .
Mr Farage said Mr Johnson had terrified the UK into submission over COVID-19 and squandered vast amounts of taxpayers ' money while holding out hopes of a `` miraculous '' vaccine as he announced plans to reform his political party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've seen in this pandemic I think is a total failure of leadership at almost every level .
`` What about the millions of people out there running their own businesses ?
This second lockdown is the death knell economically for many of those people . ''
The Holyrood elections are scheduled to take place on May 6 , 2021 , with Ms Sturgeon 's SNP set for victory .
The Scottish First Minister has said she will use a election victory as a mandate to push for a second independence referendum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farage and Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice said in a joint article in The Daily Telegraph : `` The single most pressing issue is the government 's woeful response to coronavirus .
READ MORE : Farage 's new anti-lockdown party has overwhelming support in new poll It will now broaden its agenda to include coronavirus and seek `` reform '' in other areas .
Mr Farage said : `` As promised , we continue to keep a very close eye on the Government 's trade negotiations with the EU , to ensure a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many other areas is also vital for our nation 's future . ''
Mr Tice added : `` The need for major reform in the UK is clearer now than ever .
`` A new approach is essential , so that government works for the people , not for itself .
The most urgent issue is a new coronavirus strategy , so that we learn to live with it , not hide in fear of it . ''
Mr Farage said in December that the party could become the `` reform party '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 31 .

A spokesman for the former Ukip leader said his new party Reform UK is planning to stand in the Holyrood elections, according to the National. It comes after Mr Farage applied to the Electoral Commission to change the name of his Brexit Party to Reform UK to go up against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's coronavirus plans.
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Mr Farage said Mr Johnson had terrified the UK into submission over COVID-19 and squandered vast amounts of taxpayers' money while holding out hopes of a "miraculous" vaccine as he announced plans to reform his political party. He said: "What we've seen in this pandemic I think is a total failure of leadership at almost every level. "What about the millions of people out there running their own businesses? This second lockdown is the death knell economically for many of those people."
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The Holyrood elections are scheduled to take place on May 6, 2021, with Ms Sturgeon's SNP set for victory. The Scottish First Minister has said she will use a election victory as a mandate to push for a second independence referendum. Announcing his Reform UK party, Mr Farage and Brexit Party chairman Richard Tice said in a joint article in The Daily Telegraph: "The single most pressing issue is the government's woeful response to coronavirus. READ MORE: Farage's new anti-lockdown party has overwhelming support in new poll
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Farage said Prime Minister Boris Johnson had terrified the UK into submission over COVID-19
Farage's Reform UK is planning to stand in the Holyrood elections
The Holyrood elections are scheduled to take place on May 6, 2021, with Sturgeon's SNP set for victory
It will now broaden its agenda to include coronavirus and seek "reform" in other areas. Mr Farage said: "As promised, we continue to keep a very close eye on the Government's trade negotiations with the EU, to ensure a proper Brexit. "Further reform in many other areas is also vital for our nation's future."
Nigel Farage led the Brexit Party
Mr Tice added: "The need for major reform in the UK is clearer now than ever. "A new approach is essential, so that government works for the people, not for itself. The most urgent issue is a new coronavirus strategy, so that we learn to live with it, not hide in fear of it." Mr Farage said in December that the party could become the "reform party" if the UK leaves the EU on January 31.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--End of Boris Johnson? No previous Tory leader has survived 'men in grey suits' coup

The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure over his plans to put the nation in a second lockdown to fight the coronavirus , with rebel Tory MPs plotting to vote against his measures on Wednesday .
Mr Johnson ’ s loyal supporters say they have “ forgotten how to be loyal ” as they grow increasingly frustrated at his approach to the coronavirus crisis , which has left behind a crippled UK economy .
So much so the Tory leader is said to have “ alienated ” the troops with his honeymoon period well and truly over .
Writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sylvester said : “ Conservative MPs , including many of the Brexiteers who supported Mr Johnson for the leadership , are in revolt .
“ One admits : ‘ We ’ ve forgotten how to be loyal.
’ The ‘ red wall ’ Tories , to whom the prime minister owes his election victory , are furious at what they see as the betrayal of the ‘ levelling up ’ agenda for the north .
“ Even Sir Graham Brady , chairman of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers , condemned the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ and Sir Charles Walker , vice-chairman of the committee , criticised the drift ‘ into an authoritarian coercive state ’ .
“ No previous Conservative leader has survived making enemies of the Tory party ’ s ‘ men in grey suits ’ .
“ A former cabinet minister says Downing Street has alienated the Tory troops .
‘ There is no clear sense of direction and the uncertainty in the ranks soon bubbles up into insurrection.
’ ” READ MORE : Boris Johnson braces for Tory rebellion set to 'seriously weaken ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown is necessary as he comes under pressure from Tory MPs and business chiefs about the `` truly devastating '' measure .
The Prime Minister guaranteed `` without a shred of doubt '' that the restrictions would expire on December 2 , amid concerns on the Conservative benches that England 's lockdown could be extended .
Mr Johnson promised MPs a fresh vote on the next stage of measures to combat coronavirus when `` we intend to return '' to a regional tiered system on December 2 .
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Mr Johnson promised that the national lockdown in England , if approved by MPs , will automatically expire next month and the Commons `` will have a vote to agree the way forward @ @

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The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure over his plans to put the nation in a second lockdown to fight the coronavirus, with rebel Tory MPs plotting to vote against his measures on Wednesday. Mr Johnson’s loyal supporters say they have “forgotten how to be loyal” as they grow increasingly frustrated at his approach to the coronavirus crisis, which has left behind a crippled UK economy.
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So much so the Tory leader is said to have “alienated” the troops with his honeymoon period well and truly over. Writing for The Times, political columnist Rachel Sylvester said: “Conservative MPs, including many of the Brexiteers who supported Mr Johnson for the leadership, are in revolt. “One admits: ‘We’ve forgotten how to be loyal.’ The ‘red wall’ Tories, to whom the prime minister owes his election victory, are furious at what they see as the betrayal of the ‘levelling up’ agenda for the north.
Boris Johnson is facing a Tory coup
Boris Johnson is under pressure over his coronavirus restricitions
“Even Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, condemned the government measures as ‘a form of evil’ and Sir Charles Walker, vice-chairman of the committee, criticised the drift ‘into an authoritarian coercive state’. “No previous Conservative leader has survived making enemies of the Tory party’s ‘men in grey suits’. “A former cabinet minister says Downing Street has alienated the Tory troops. ‘There is no clear sense of direction and the uncertainty in the ranks soon bubbles up into insurrection.’” READ MORE: Boris Johnson braces for Tory rebellion set to 'seriously weaken' PM
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Boris Johnson is facing backlash over his plans for a second lockdown
The UK is on the verge of another lockdown
Boris Johnson is facing a Tory coup
He announced greater support for the self-employed after extending the furlough scheme for employees as pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops are ordered to close. Mr Johnson promised that the national lockdown in England, if approved by MPs, will automatically expire next month and the Commons "will have a vote to agree the way forward".


thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--Andrew Neil warns Donald Trump 'laying ground' for election chaos in damning prediction

Former BBC presenter Andrew Neil has warned Joe Biden that Donald Trump has been `` laying the ground '' to dismiss mail-in votes .
He explained that the US President encouraged his supporters to vote on the day which would give a result on the day .
Mr Neil claimed that Mr Trump needs to win Florida to remain President .
Speaking to BBC Two 's Politics Live , Mr Neil said : `` It 's essential for Donald Trump to win Florida otherwise there really is no route to the White House .
`` Joe Biden obviously wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose it and still get to the White House . ''
Asked when the world is likely to know who won the election , he added : `` We just do n't know .
`` This is a very unusual election and will be even more unusual .
READ MORE : The UK and USA will go together side by side , says WOODY JOHNSON '' If the swing states are close like Pennsylvania , they do n't start counting the mail-in votes or the early in-person votes until the polls close today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Secretary of State for Pennsylvania has been saying that it could be three , four into the weekend before we know for sure .
`` That 's if it 's close .
If we know someone is ahead we can make a calculation and project who we think had won even though all the counting is not done .
`` But if it 's close it will take some time and that wo n't be the end of it . ''
Mr Neil went on to explain Mr Trump is laying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` The people who voted earlier are more likely to be Democrat and more likely to have voted for Mr Biden .
`` The people who vote on the day are more likely to be for Donald Trump .
`` He 's told them to vote on the day because he ca n't trust them any other way .
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Former BBC presenter Andrew Neil has warned Joe Biden that Donald Trump has been "laying the ground" to dismiss mail-in votes. He explained that the US President encouraged his supporters to vote on the day which would give a result on the day. Mr Neil claimed that Mr Trump needs to win Florida to remain President.
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Speaking to BBC Two's Politics Live, Mr Neil said: "It's essential for Donald Trump to win Florida otherwise there really is no route to the White House. "Joe Biden obviously wants to win it but he can afford to lose it and still get to the White House." Asked when the world is likely to know who won the election, he added: "We just don't know. "This is a very unusual election and will be even more unusual. READ MORE: The UK and USA will go together side by side, says WOODY JOHNSON
Andrew Neil has warned that US President Donald Trump is "laying ground" for a contested election
Andrew Neil has warned Joe Biden that Donald Trump has been "laying the ground" to dismiss mail-in
"If the swing states are close like Pennsylvania, they don't start counting the mail-in votes or the early in-person votes until the polls close today. "We're talking millions here. The Secretary of State for Pennsylvania has been saying that it could be three, four into the weekend before we know for sure. "That's if it's close. If we know someone is ahead we can make a calculation and project who we think had won even though all the counting is not done. "But if it's close it will take some time and that won't be the end of it."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Boris Johnson speech time: Boris Johnson to make next announcement TONIGHT

Boris Johnson announced plans about a nationwide month-long coronavirus lockdown in England over the weekend .
Now the lockdown has come into force and people are advised to stay at home at all times except for very specific reasons .
The Prime Minister will address the nation on Thursday , but what time is he due to speak ?
England began its first day of a four-week lockdown today ( Thursday , November 5 ) implemented in a bid to address the rising rates of coronavirus .
People must now stay at home and all non-essential shops , pubs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The lockdown came into effect as the Government confirmed 25,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday , continuing the pattern of sharp rises from months before .
Cases are rising quickly across large parts of England , prompting the Government to implement the lockdown across all of England until December 2 .
• Brexit LIVE : Johnson could simply walk away from trade talks today On Thursday , the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons he would extend the furlough scheme .
The furlough scheme was originally due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but was extended over the weekend until December to avoid mass redundancies during the second lockdown .
Now Mr Sunak has revealed the furlough scheme will be available until the end of March 2021 .
The Treasury also said anyone who has been made redundant after September 23 , when the replacement furlough scheme was announced , can be brought back onto the furlough scheme .
When is Boris Johnson 's next announcement ?
To mark the first day of lockdown , Downing Street has confirmed Mr Johnson will make an announcement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference at Downing Street on Thursday afternoon .
He is due to speak at 5pm and will be joined by the chief executive of the NHS Sir Simon Stevens .
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Any part of the UK can access the financial packages , but only England is currently under the month-long lockdown .
The rules of lockdown mean people are only permitted to leave their homes for : • Work if they can not work from home • To exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor public place • To shop for food and other essentials • To visit people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
MPs voted on the lockdown in England in the House of Commons on Wednesday .
Speaking from the Commons , Mr Johnson said : `` Mr Speaker , this year I and the whole government has asked much of the British people .
`` More than any Prime Minister I believe has asked of the British people in peacetime .
`` And I have to say that the public have responded magnificently and selflessly .
`` Putting their lives on hold , bearing any burden , overcoming every obstacle and tolerating every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or small or inconsistent Mr Speaker so that they can do the right thing by their fellow citizens .
`` I wish that it had been enough to defeat this Autumn surge . ''

Boris Johnson insists UK lockdown will end in December
Boris Johnson announced plans about a nationwide month-long coronavirus lockdown in England over the weekend. Now the lockdown has come into force and people are advised to stay at home at all times except for very specific reasons. The Prime Minister addressed the nation today (Thursday, November 5), but what did he say?
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England began its first day of a four-week lockdown today, implemented in a bid to address the rising rates of coronavirus. People must now stay at home and all non-essential shops, pubs and gyms have been ordered to close. The lockdown came into effect as the Government confirmed 25,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, continuing the pattern of sharp rises from months before. Cases are rising quickly across large parts of England, prompting the Government to implement the lockdown across all of England until December 2. READ MORE: Barnier handed huge boost as Frost’s trump card meaningless'
Boris Johnson speech time: The Prime Minister addressed the nation today (November 5)
Boris Johnson speech time: Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak in the House of Commons on November 5
READ MORE Brexit LIVE: Johnson could simply walk away from trade talks today On Thursday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons he would extend the furlough scheme. The furlough scheme was originally due to end at the start of November, but was extended over the weekend until December to avoid mass redundancies during the second lockdown. Now Mr Sunak has revealed the furlough scheme will be available until the end of March 2021. The Treasury also said anyone who has been made redundant after September 23, when the replacement furlough scheme was announced, can be brought back onto the furlough scheme.
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Boris Johnson speech time: The Chancellor announced plans to extend the furlough scheme to the end of March 2021 today
What was Boris Johnson's announcement? To mark the first day of the second lockdown, Downing Street confirmed Mr Johnson would make an announcement. The Prime Minister then led a 5pm press conference at Downing Street this afternoon, appearing alongside NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens. Mr Johnson acknowledged people are "anxious, weary and fed up" by the situation and assured the lockdown measures are time-limited. He said: "The advice I have received suggests that four weeks is enough for these measures to make a real impact. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Job Support Scheme changes: How has the Job Support Scheme changed? "These rules will expire and on December 2 we plan to move back to a tiered approach. There is light at the end of the tunnel. "These are difficult times. While it pains me to have to ask once again for so many to give up so much, I know we can get through this." The Prime Minister also noted "people across this country will be able to have as normal a Christmas as possible" despite the present restrictions. Sir Simon added: "This second wave of coronavirus is real and it’s serious. "The health service has been working incredibly hard to prepare and to catch up on the care that was disrupted during the first wave." The rules of lockdown mean people are only permitted to leave their homes for: Education
Work if they cannot work from home
To exercise outdoors or visit an outdoor public place
For medical reasons
To escape injury or harm
To shop for food and other essentials
To provide care for vulnerable people
To visit people in your support people or as a volunteer.
Boris Johnson speech time: Mr Johnson spoke at a Downing Street conference
MPs voted on the lockdown in England in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Speaking from the Commons, Mr Johnson said: "Mr Speaker, this year I and the whole government has asked much of the British people. "More than any Prime Minister I believe has asked of the British people in peacetime. "And I have to say that the public have responded magnificently and selflessly. "Putting their lives on hold, bearing any burden, overcoming every obstacle and tolerating every disruption and inconvenience no matter how large or small or inconsistent Mr Speaker so that they can do the right thing by their fellow citizens. "I wish that it had been enough to defeat this Autumn surge."


thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Rishi Sunak in brutal swipe at SNP as Chancellor announces new measures 'for the WHOLE UK'

Rishi Sunak announced a series of new measures aimed at helping businesses survive and later recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
Following criticism from the SNP over his economic recovery plans last month , the Chancellor dismantled accusations of forgetting about Scotland .
During his announcement in Parliament today , Mr Sunak confirmed all new measures , including the extension of the furlough scheme until March 2021 , will apply to all four nations of the UK .
Mr Sunak said : `` I also want to reassure the people of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and designed by the Government of the United Kingdom on behalf of all the people of the United Kingdom wherever they live .
`` That has been the case since March , it is the case now and will remain the case until next March .
`` It is a demonstration of the strength of the Union .
And an undeniable truth of this crisis is we have only been able to provide this level of economic support because we are a United Kingdom . ''
JUST IN : Rishi Sunak sparks fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furlough for months The Chancellor also confirmed the Treasury had agreed to add an extra £2 billion to the fund available to devolved administrations .
He continued : `` And I can announce today the upfront guarantee funding for the devolved administrations is increasing from £14 billion to £16 billion .
`` This Treasury is , has been and will always be the Treasury for the whole of the United Kingdom . ''
Mr Sunak said Scotland will receive an additional £1 billion to use as the Scottish Government sees fit to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
READ MORE : Boris could walk away from trade talks TODAY as Barnier makes new demand And he also reminded First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she has the power to increase taxes should she see the funds available as still lacking .
He said : `` With regards to Scotland , I think it 's clear , as even the First Minister has conceded , that the generous support currently available in Scotland is only possible and affordable because we have a Treasury that represents the whole of the United Kingdom .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a UK-wide scheme and we will continue to apply the furlough to each part of the UK equally , treating every citizen the same .
Scotland will receive an upfront guarantee worth £8 billion , that 's an increase of one billion on the previously agreed upfront guarantee .
`` And it 's that funding for the Scottish Government to use as they see fit .
It is , of course , up to the Scottish Government to make those choices about what to do with that money and we look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And it 's also worth bearing in mind that the Scottish Government has the ability to raise taxes . ''
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Rishi Sunak: New furlough measures apply to ‘whole of UK’
Rishi Sunak announced a series of new measures aimed at helping businesses survive and later recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Following criticism from the SNP over his economic recovery plans last month, the Chancellor dismantled accusations of forgetting about Scotland. During his announcement in Parliament today, Mr Sunak confirmed all new measures, including the extension of the furlough scheme until March 2021, will apply to all four nations of the UK.
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Mr Sunak said: "I also want to reassure the people of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. "The furlough scheme was delivered and designed by the Government of the United Kingdom on behalf of all the people of the United Kingdom wherever they live. "That has been the case since March, it is the case now and will remain the case until next March. "It is a demonstration of the strength of the Union. And an undeniable truth of this crisis is we have only been able to provide this level of economic support because we are a United Kingdom." JUST IN: Rishi Sunak sparks fear of lockdown until MARCH as Chancellor extends furlough for months
Rishi Sunak said all economic recovery measures will apply to the whole of the UK
Rishi Sunak said the Government is hoping to end restrictions in December
The Chancellor also confirmed the Treasury had agreed to add an extra £2 billion to the fund available to devolved administrations. He continued: "And I can announce today the upfront guarantee funding for the devolved administrations is increasing from £14 billion to £16 billion. "This Treasury is, has been and will always be the Treasury for the whole of the United Kingdom." Mr Sunak said Scotland will receive an additional £1 billion to use as the Scottish Government sees fit to help businesses and independent workers survive the economic crisis. READ MORE: Boris could walk away from trade talks TODAY as Barnier makes new demand
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Sunak announces furlough scheme extension until end of March
Sunak noted Sturgeon has the power to increase taxes if she needs further funds
And he also reminded First Minister Nicola Sturgeon she has the power to increase taxes should she see the funds available as still lacking. He said: "With regards to Scotland, I think it's clear, as even the First Minister has conceded, that the generous support currently available in Scotland is only possible and affordable because we have a Treasury that represents the whole of the United Kingdom. "I can confirm that the CGRS is a UK-wide scheme and we will continue to apply the furlough to each part of the UK equally, treating every citizen the same. Scotland will receive an upfront guarantee worth £8 billion, that's an increase of one billion on the previously agreed upfront guarantee. "And it's that funding for the Scottish Government to use as they see fit. It is, of course, up to the Scottish Government to make those choices about what to do with that money and we look forward to seeing what they plan to do. "And it's also worth bearing in mind that the Scottish Government has the ability to raise taxes." DON'T MISS Nigel Farage declares friend Donald Trump to be 'narrow favourite' [INSIGHT]
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The furlough scheme has been extended until March 2021


thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Brexit breakthrough: UK playing clever waiting game to secure EU deal, claims former PM

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Carl Bildt , a former Swedish prime minister , claimed the Democrat ’ s reluctance to broker a rapid fire trade deal with the UK would hand a further boost to Michel Barnier ’ s negotiating efforts .
After an acrimonious day , Mr Biden looks set to clinch the US presidency by narrowly defeating rival candidate Donald Trump in the polls .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ days of intensified wrangling between Brussels and London .
With both sides set to resume talks on Sunday , Mr Bildt said the likely outcome of the US vote makes an EU-UK trade deal more likely .
He said : “ It looks as if UK wanted a pause in the EU talks in order to await the outcome in US .
`` With a Biden win a quick US-UK deal would be less likely , and the need of a EU-UK deal would be more apparent.
” Mr Biden is on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely fought election with President Trump needing a late swing in several key states to claim victory .
It has been claimed that Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s Brexit envoy , walked out of talks to await the results of the election .
But sources in both the EU and UK camps have branded this “ nonsense ” , insisting they are taking a short break before picking up the negotiations in London on Sunday .

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Carl Bildt, a former Swedish prime minister, claimed the Democrat’s reluctance to broker a rapid fire trade deal with the UK would hand a further boost to Michel Barnier’s negotiating efforts. After an acrimonious day, Mr Biden looks set to clinch the US presidency by narrowly defeating rival candidate Donald Trump in the polls. Meanwhile Brexit negotiations were paused after 10 days of intensified wrangling between Brussels and London.
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With both sides set to resume talks on Sunday, Mr Bildt said the likely outcome of the US vote makes an EU-UK trade deal more likely. He said: “It looks as if UK wanted a pause in the EU talks in order to await the outcome in US. "With a Biden win a quick US-UK deal would be less likely, and the need of a EU-UK deal would be more apparent.” Mr Biden is on the verge of securing the presidency in a closely fought election with President Trump needing a late swing in several key states to claim victory. It has been claimed that Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, walked out of talks to await the results of the election. But sources in both the EU and UK camps have branded this “nonsense”, insisting they are taking a short break before picking up the negotiations in London on Sunday.
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Meanwhile, Mr Barnier and Lord Frost’s most senior deputies will continue work on the regulatory level-playing field and governance via video conference. The talks ended in Brussels last night with little breakthrough – despite two weeks of intensified negotiations. The EU is still failing to deal with Britain as an independent state, officials on the UK side claimed. Clashes continued over EU demands on fishing rights and state aid rules that the Government has made clear it will not agree to.
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British negotiator Lord Frost and his Brussels counterpart Michel Barnier said there were still major differences remaining. But they will resume discussions in London on Sunday. The two sides have just weeks to find a solution that can be signed off in time for the end of the transition period on December 31. Lord Frost said: "We've just finished two weeks of intensive talks with the EU. MUST READ: Brexit crisis: Frost in MAJOR no deal hint as EU trade talks stall
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier will continue Brexit talks next week
"Progress made, but I agree with Michel Barnier that wide divergences remain on some core issues. We will continue to work to find solutions that fully respect UK sovereignty." Mr Barnier told European leaders that "considerable progress" had been made putting pen to paper on the legal text. But he conceded they had failed to make a breakthrough on the key sticking points of access to British fishing waters, future common standards and policing the final agreement. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Jacob Rees-Mogg has House of Commons in stitches as he mocks SNP chief in brilliant swipe

The leader of the House of Commons mocked SNP 's Tommy Sheppard after his video link broke during questioning .
Mr Rees-Mogg said it was a `` great pity '' MPs could not see his face .
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said : `` Can I just apologise that no picture was put up of the SNP spokesman when the line 's gone down .
The sound quality is good but you 're just a blank at the moment . ''
In response to Mr Sheppard 's questions , Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` It is a great pity we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great countenance cheering us all up and bringing sweetness and light to this chamber which he does on a weekly basis . ''
MPs in the house began laughing at his comments .
The moment came after Labour claimed two classes of MPs have been created by the Government 's refusal to allow contributions to Commons debates via Zoom , Labour has claimed .
Shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz pressed for the return of remote voting before warning of the difficulties faced by those who are being `` careful and responsible '' by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Pollsters in UK and US keep getting it wrong says LEO McKINSTRY MPs can contribute via Zoom to oral questions , urgent questions and ministerial statements but not debates , including on legislation .
Ms Vaz said : `` Effectively , I do n't know what it is about this Government but they are obsessed with tiers - we 've got two tiers of honourable members , or you could say two classes of honourable members , which is not right and not fair . ''
Proxy voting has been extended to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the division lobbies , but virtual voting was dropped by the Government after it was briefly used earlier this year .
MP numbers in the Commons have been limited to 50 , while some are shielding at home for their own protection and the protection of others .
Mr Rees-Mogg replied to Ms Vaz : `` It is so important that we are here to do our job , that we 're here to debate , to challenge .
`` ( Ms Vaz ) says there are some members who ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognise that and I sympathise with them , but they are debates , that is the point .
`` We have seen how many times somebody comes on to complain that they ca n't come here and the connection goes down .
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Jacob Rees-Mogg hilariously mocks SNP's Tommy Sheppard
The leader of the House of Commons mocked SNP's Tommy Sheppard after his video link broke during questioning. Mr Rees-Mogg said it was a "great pity" MPs could not see his face. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: "Can I just apologise that no picture was put up of the SNP spokesman when the line's gone down. The sound quality is good but you're just a blank at the moment."
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In response to Mr Sheppard's questions, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "It is a great pity we could not see the honourable gentleman's great countenance cheering us all up and bringing sweetness and light to this chamber which he does on a weekly basis." MPs in the house began laughing at his comments. The moment came after Labour claimed two classes of MPs have been created by the Government's refusal to allow contributions to Commons debates via Zoom, Labour has claimed. Shadow Commons leader Valerie Vaz pressed for the return of remote voting before warning of the difficulties faced by those who are being "careful and responsible" by not attending the chamber. READ MORE: Pollsters in UK and US keep getting it wrong says LEO McKINSTRY
Jacob Rees-Mogg had the House of Commons in stitches as he mocked SNP chief Tommy Sheppard
SNP's Tommy Sheppard could not be viewed by MPs
MPs can contribute via Zoom to oral questions, urgent questions and ministerial statements but not debates, including on legislation. Ms Vaz said: "Effectively, I don't know what it is about this Government but they are obsessed with tiers - we've got two tiers of honourable members, or you could say two classes of honourable members, which is not right and not fair." Proxy voting has been extended to all MPs to try to ease numbers in the division lobbies, but virtual voting was dropped by the Government after it was briefly used earlier this year. MP numbers in the Commons have been limited to 50, while some are shielding at home for their own protection and the protection of others.
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Mr Rees-Mogg replied to Ms Vaz: "It is so important that we are here to do our job, that we're here to debate, to challenge. "(Ms Vaz) says there are some members who can't be here for debate - and I recognise that and I sympathise with them, but they are debates, that is the point. "We have seen how many times somebody comes on to complain that they can't come here and the connection goes down. DON'T MISS Nigel Farage declares friend Donald Trump to be 'narrow favourite' [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--'We are playing with fire!' European Union group breaks cover to admit major Brexit panic

The EU ’ s advisory body The European Economic and Social Committee ( EESC ) warned the Brussels bloc it faces a “ massive rate of unemployment ” amid Brexit negotiations with Britain .
Giulia Barbucci vice-president of the EESC : “ The EU risks a massive rate of unemployment ; regarding Brexit , we are playing with fire .
`` We need the EU multi-year budget now or there is a risk of mass unemployment .
`` Austerity has not guaranteed growth , we must think of a new development model.
” He also launched an attack on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ serious ” and warned of “ heavy repercussions ” .
Mr Barbucci said : “ I feel like saying that unfortunately , people are still playing with fire .
“ The situation in the UK is serious from all points of view , especially economically .
“ A head of government can not unilaterally decide not to honour the international agreements previously made , with heavy repercussions on his country and on relations with the European Union.
” READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Johnson could simply walk away from trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under pressure to find a compromise on the most persistent sticking points in their talks to protect a trillion dollars worth of annual trade from possible tariffs and quotas in eight weeks ' time when the UK 's transition out of the bloc ends .
The tortured negotiations resume in London on Sunday as the mid-November deadline nears for a new trade pact between Britain and the 27-nation EU , which then needs time for the European Parliament 's approval necessary to implement any deal from 2021 .
DO N'T MISS Anna Soubry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extension [ VIDEO ] UK dismisses claim Frost stalling trade talks to wait for US election [ INSIGHT ] Barnier handed huge boost as Frost ’ s trump card meaningless ' [ INFO ] The so-called level-playing field is about fixing minimum labour , environment and social production standards , as well as corporate subsidies or state aid so that firms from one side can not sell substandard goods on the other one 's market .
The EU wants to lock Britain as closely as possible into its own regulations , but London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK 's own laws independently was one of Brexit 's chief promises .
Specifically , the two sides are at odds over the 'nn-regression clause ' , a provision that would not allow either to backpedal on a certain minimum level of standards once they reached them independently .
The EU says such a clause is needed to safeguard its market of 450 million consumers from any cheap , poor-quality goods coming from the UK should it chose to use its regulatory freedom to gain a competitive edge .
The British government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but argues it should be offered similar terms to those the EU offered Canada in their trade deal .
Divvying up fishing rights - a totemic issue for both Brexit Britain and France - is proving a stubborn issue .

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The EU’s advisory body The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warned the Brussels bloc it faces a “massive rate of unemployment” amid Brexit negotiations with Britain. Giulia Barbucci vice-president of the EESC: “The EU risks a massive rate of unemployment; regarding Brexit, we are playing with fire.
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"We need the EU multi-year budget now or there is a risk of mass unemployment. "Austerity has not guaranteed growth, we must think of a new development model.” He also launched an attack on the UK over Brexit, saying the situation was “serious” and warned of “heavy repercussions”.
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Mr Barbucci said: “I feel like saying that unfortunately, people are still playing with fire. “The situation in the UK is serious from all points of view, especially economically. “A head of government cannot unilaterally decide not to honour the international agreements previously made, with heavy repercussions on his country and on relations with the European Union.” READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Johnson could simply walk away from trade talks today
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The so-called level-playing field is about fixing minimum labour, environment and social production standards, as well as corporate subsidies or state aid so that firms from one side cannot sell substandard goods on the other one's market. The EU wants to lock Britain as closely as possible into its own regulations, but London rejects that because the ability to shape the UK's own laws independently was one of Brexit's chief promises. Specifically, the two sides are at odds over the 'nn-regression clause', a provision that would not allow either to backpedal on a certain minimum level of standards once they reached them independently.
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The EU says such a clause is needed to safeguard its market of 450 million consumers from any cheap, poor-quality goods coming from the UK should it chose to use its regulatory freedom to gain a competitive edge. The British government says it will maintain the highest standards but argues it should be offered similar terms to those the EU offered Canada in their trade deal. Divvying up fishing rights - a totemic issue for both Brexit Britain and France - is proving a stubborn issue.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Anna Soubry demands Brexit be DELAYED with transition period extension - furious backlash

The Remainer took to Twitter to demand Britain stays closely linked to the EU in the single market and customs union next year to help safeguard the British economy .
Her comments have been branded “ the final dregs of project fears ” as social media users quickly dismissed a transition period extension .
The former MP , who left the Tories to join Change UK in 2019 before losing her seat in last year ’ s election , shared a comment by ITV ’ s Robert Peston who said the Bank of England expects UK GDP to shrink by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Peston wrote : “ Another striking characteristic of today ’ s @ bankofengland projections is that UK GDP , or national income , is set to shrink by 11 percent for the whole of 2020 , a record .
“ We are losing more than one in every ten pounds of our income , one of the worst performances in the world.
” Ms Soubry shared his Tweet to her own followers , and used the statement to push for a Brexit delay .
She wrote : “ Yet more evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition period .
“ British business needs stability & certainty & deal or no deal , leaving the single market & customs union in eight weeks time will further harm our fragile econmoy [ sic ] .
” Her comments prompted a furious backlash on Twitter , with people reminding the former politician Parliament ruled out extending the transition period .
One person wrote : “ I believe that the govt .
voted not to take up the EU offer of an extension .
JUST IN : UK dismisses claim Frost stalling trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ StevePeers is the expert on this and the other UK Brexit related matters.
” Mr Peers , a professor of EU law , responded and said : “ The Withdrawal Agreement Act ruled out the govt agreeing to an extension - the govt could have asked Parliament to amend it , but it stuck to its opposition to the idea.
” Another person said : “ The final dregs of project fear ... “ The equation is simple .
The EU have no claim to any morsel of our future sovereignty and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal.
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One person said : “ People say Trump should accept the result - yet you are still fighting the Referendum you lost 4 & 1/2 years ago.
” Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rest you really are p**sing people off with your Brexit stance , accept you lost or you will become the female version of the Donald.
” Britain is due to officially leave the EU at the end of the year , as the Brexit transition period comes to an end .

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The Remainer took to Twitter to demand Britain stays closely linked to the EU in the single market and customs union next year to help safeguard the British economy. Her comments have been branded “the final dregs of project fears” as social media users quickly dismissed a transition period extension.
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The former MP, who left the Tories to join Change UK in 2019 before losing her seat in last year’s election, shared a comment by ITV’s Robert Peston who said the Bank of England expects UK GDP to shrink by 11 percent for the whole of 2020. Mr Peston wrote: “Another striking characteristic of today’s @bankofengland projections is that UK GDP, or national income, is set to shrink by 11 percent for the whole of 2020, a record. “We are losing more than one in every ten pounds of our income, one of the worst performances in the world.” Ms Soubry shared his Tweet to her own followers, and used the statement to push for a Brexit delay.
Anna Soubry has called for the EU transition period to be extended
Anna Soubry made the comments on Twitter
She wrote: “Yet more evidence to support why we should extend the transition period. “British business needs stability & certainty & deal or no deal, leaving the single market & customs union in eight weeks time will further harm our fragile econmoy [sic].” Her comments prompted a furious backlash on Twitter, with people reminding the former politician Parliament ruled out extending the transition period. One person wrote: “I believe that the govt. voted not to take up the EU offer of an extension. JUST IN: UK dismisses claim Frost stalling trade talks to wait for US election
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Anna Soubry left the Tories to join Change UK in 2019
“@StevePeers is the expert on this and the other UK Brexit related matters.” Mr Peers, a professor of EU law, responded and said: “The Withdrawal Agreement Act ruled out the govt agreeing to an extension - the govt could have asked Parliament to amend it, but it stuck to its opposition to the idea.” Another person said: “The final dregs of project fear... “The equation is simple. The EU have no claim to any morsel of our future sovereignty and that is the only obstacle to a deal.” DON'T MISS:
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Other users drew parallels to Donald Trump and the US Presidential election. One person said: “People say Trump should accept the result - yet you are still fighting the Referendum you lost 4&1/2 years ago.” Another user fumed: “Just give it a rest you really are p**sing people off with your Brexit stance, accept you lost or you will become the female version of the Donald.” Britain is due to officially leave the EU at the end of the year, as the Brexit transition period comes to an end.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-05--Nicola Sturgeon grilled on 3,000 medical staff shortage in Scotland ahead of winter crisis

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Scotland 's First Minister was quizzed on her plans to replace 2,500 student nurses and 500 trainee doctors in time for the second wave of COVID-19 .
Ms Sturgeon told First Minister 's Questions that there will be a winter workforce plan published by the Scottish Health Secretary that will provide details regarding the recruitment process .
Ms Davidson , the Scottish Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Over the coming months , bed capacity will be absolutely critical but so will the availability of frontline health workers in our hospitals .
`` In the first wave of this pandemic , we were able to rely on the superb efforts of nursing and medical students through those difficult months .
`` Nearly 2,500 student nurses and 500 trainee doctors joined through the COVID accelerated recruitment programme .
`` However , as the Scottish Government ’ s winter preparedness plan also makes clear ministers believe it would not be appropriate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same way , this time around because they are not as far through their training . ''
READ MORE : No 10 's fury as Sturgeon 'refused ' to hand over Brexit plans

Nicola Sturgeon grilled by Davidson on medical staff shortage
Scotland's First Minister was quizzed on her plans to replace 2,500 student nurses and 500 trainee doctors in time for the second wave of COVID-19. Ms Sturgeon told First Minister's Questions that there will be a winter workforce plan published by the Scottish Health Secretary that will provide details regarding the recruitment process.
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Ms Davidson, the Scottish Conservative Party's Holyrood Leader, said: "Over the coming months, bed capacity will be absolutely critical but so will the availability of frontline health workers in our hospitals. "In the first wave of this pandemic, we were able to rely on the superb efforts of nursing and medical students through those difficult months. "Nearly 2,500 student nurses and 500 trainee doctors joined through the COVID accelerated recruitment programme. "However, as the Scottish Government’s winter preparedness plan also makes clear ministers believe it would not be appropriate to mobilise that group of students, in the same way, this time around because they are not as far through their training." READ MORE: No 10's fury as Sturgeon 'refused' to hand over Brexit plans
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She added:"That is entirely understandable, but it does leave a very substantial gap, 3,000 people who are not going to be available to help in our hospitals during the second wave. "The winter preparedness plan gives no detail on how it will find or recruit extra staff in the absence of student mobilisation. "Can the First Minister give details of where that recruitment will come from?" Ms Sturgeon replied: "We, of course, continue to have access to the GMC emergency register, we have the pool of returners as well that we are able to draw on.
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"There is a winter workforce plan that is currently being finalised and that will be published by the Health Secretary shortly. "We are continuing to plan on a contingency basis across all these different aspects of what is required to ensure the response from the NHS those with and without COVID have a right to expect." The First Minister also refused to rule out the possibility of following England into a national lockdown. At the time of writing, Britain has the ninth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world. DON'T MISS Scotland level 3 restrictions: The new restrictions in Scotland [INSIGHT]
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