thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Tory civil war: MPs revolt against Boris over free school meals crisis

The party split emerged as a petition started by Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford gained nearly 800,000 backers .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer promised yesterday to trigger another Commons vote to continue giving entitled children free meals during school holidays .
He said : `` Labour will force another vote on free school meals if the Government does not change course before the Christmas break .
It 's not too late to do the right thing . ''
Tim Loughton , a former minister for children and families , below , who abstained in last week 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` If we have another vote I will vote to extend school meals during the Christmas holidays and until the pandemic is over .
`` It is not a question of voting with Labour .
It is actually voting for what is right and I think it is right to carry on free school cover .
`` Free school meals is just one of those totemic things , it is like the NHS , it can do no wrong .
So for goodness sake , for all the hassle this has caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures the Government has taken across the board , I just do n't think it was worth the argument .
`` Not spending £20million on further the school meal cover over the coming half-term , I think , was just politically a mistake . ''
Another senior Tory , Sir Bernard Jenkin , below , said : `` I think we have to admit that we misunderstood the mood of the country here .
`` Yes , we have given money to local government – my own Essex County Council has got a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be supporting free school meals across the country – but I think the public want to see the Government taking a national lead on this . ''
Urging ministers to listen to opinion within the party , he said : `` It 's understandable that the Government wants to get back the idea that there is n't a bottomless pit of money and there has got to be some financial discipline .
But I think again they 've got to manage the situation and bow to the pressures and the urgency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory MP Jake Berry said : `` To take either one of those points of view does not mean you want children to go hungry .
That is a lie that is being put out there by opponents of the Government 's position .
`` It actually means there 's a differential approach and ultimately where we end up later this year , just before the Christmas holidays , will be a mixture of the two .
`` No one wants to see any child go hungry in this country and that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to achieve . ''
Children 's commissioner Anne Longfield said she was `` horrified and really disappointed '' by the debates over the extension of free school meal vouchers .
She said yesterday : `` We 're a wealthy country , it 's 2020 .
`` To have a debate about whether we should make sure that hungry and vulnerable children have enough to eat is something that is strikingly similar to something we 'd expect to see in chapters of Oliver Twist . ''
Mrs Longfield said the welfare system `` needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child poverty were increasing as the coronavirus crisis continued .
She added : `` This is n't going to go away .
I 'm told the PM understands this , I 'm told there are people around him having positive discussions about this .
`` I want this to move from something that is a possibility and a discussion to something that is real and the clock is ticking . ''
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis , below , defended the decision not to extend free school meals in England into the holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I know this is a very emotive issue .
It is a sensitive issue .
It is something that affects families in my constituency as well as round the country .
I think the position we have taken is the right position .
`` What we are looking to do is ensure that we deal with child poverty at the core , putting the structure in place that means even in school holidays children can get access to the food that they need . ''

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The party split emerged as a petition started by Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford gained nearly 800,000 backers. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer promised yesterday to trigger another Commons vote to continue giving entitled children free meals during school holidays. He said: "Labour will force another vote on free school meals if the Government does not change course before the Christmas break. It's not too late to do the right thing."
Tim Loughton, a former minister for children and families, below, who abstained in last week's Labour motion vote, told Radio 4: "If we have another vote I will vote to extend school meals during the Christmas holidays and until the pandemic is over. "It is not a question of voting with Labour. It is actually voting for what is right and I think it is right to carry on free school cover. "Free school meals is just one of those totemic things, it is like the NHS, it can do no wrong. So for goodness sake, for all the hassle this has caused, taking away from the really good measures the Government has taken across the board, I just don't think it was worth the argument. "Not spending £20million on further the school meal cover over the coming half-term, I think, was just politically a mistake."
School children might go hungry during holidays
Tim Loughton MP outside Portcullis House
Another senior Tory, Sir Bernard Jenkin, below, said: "I think we have to admit that we misunderstood the mood of the country here. "Yes, we have given money to local government – my own Essex County Council has got a programme funded by central Government that's going to be supporting free school meals across the country – but I think the public want to see the Government taking a national lead on this." Urging ministers to listen to opinion within the party, he said: "It's understandable that the Government wants to get back the idea that there isn't a bottomless pit of money and there has got to be some financial discipline. But I think again they've got to manage the situation and bow to the pressures and the urgency that people feel on this."
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Tory Sir Bernard Jenkin
Tory MP Jake Berry said: "To take either one of those points of view does not mean you want children to go hungry. That is a lie that is being put out there by opponents of the Government's position. "It actually means there's a differential approach and ultimately where we end up later this year, just before the Christmas holidays, will be a mixture of the two. "No one wants to see any child go hungry in this country and that is what I think all parties are trying to achieve." Children's commissioner Anne Longfield said she was "horrified and really disappointed" by the debates over the extension of free school meal vouchers. She said yesterday: "We're a wealthy country, it's 2020.
"To have a debate about whether we should make sure that hungry and vulnerable children have enough to eat is something that is strikingly similar to something we'd expect to see in chapters of Oliver Twist." Mrs Longfield said the welfare system "needs to work better" and levels of child poverty were increasing as the coronavirus crisis continued. She added: "This isn't going to go away. I'm told the PM understands this, I'm told there are people around him having positive discussions about this. "I want this to move from something that is a possibility and a discussion to something that is real and the clock is ticking."
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, below, defended the decision not to extend free school meals in England into the holidays during the COVID pandemic. He said: "I know this is a very emotive issue. It is a sensitive issue. It is something that affects families in my constituency as well as round the country. I think the position we have taken is the right position. "What we are looking to do is ensure that we deal with child poverty at the core, putting the structure in place that means even in school holidays children can get access to the food that they need."
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis


thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--Boris snaps back: PM to fight 'tooth and nail' to defeat Sturgeon's independence bid

Tonight , Express.co.uk can reveal Boris Johnson is ready to fight “ tooth and nail ” against any plans for a proposed vote on Scottish independence .
It comes after a leaked memo revealed ways the UK Government could attempt to promote the Union .
The document prepared by Hanbury Strategy suggested Mr Johnson should approach Scottish independence with “ new accommodation , new constitutional settlement , and cooperation rather than confrontation.
” Edinburgh is also becoming increasingly concerned about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit as intense negotiations continue in London this week between Michel Barnier and Lord David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very short '' to bridge the `` significant '' gaps between the UK and European Union sides on fisheries , a key concern amongst St Andrews House officials .
A Whitehall source added to Express.co.uk tonight : “ The Union is very important , Scotland is significantly beneficial as part of the UK .
“ We will continue to strongly uphold the decisive decision made by the Scottish people in 2014 that Scotland is better together as part of the UK and make the case.
” Whitehall officials are watching Edinburgh closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draft bill for a second independence vote with some details expected at the forthcoming SNP conference next month .
Alister Jack , Mr Johnson ’ s Scottish Secretary , added : “ He [ Boris Johnson ] absolutely wants Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom – he 's a strong unionist .
“ His position is that we need to keep pressing the case for the Union and the strength of the Union in Scotland , not just with financial support but we realise you have to win hearts as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cosy club ’ House of Lords SHAMED as MP unleashes on Chamber Mr Jack also addressed Brexit , adding : “ As we come out of the EU , I do acknowledge that part of the problem we have is a lot of people in Scotland are upset that we are leaving the EU .
“ But we need to play the long game , show the benefits of the city deals , show the benefits of rebuilding our coastal communities on the back of taking control of our fishing waters.
” It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Scottish independence found just 42 percent back staying in the Union , with 58 percent in favour of breaking away .
It also showed strong support for the leadership of Nicola Sturgeon , with 72 percent saying they were satisfied with the job she is doing as First Minister - a net approval rating of +49 .
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Tonight, Express.co.uk can reveal Boris Johnson is ready to fight “tooth and nail” against any plans for a proposed vote on Scottish independence. It comes after a leaked memo revealed ways the UK Government could attempt to promote the Union.
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The document prepared by Hanbury Strategy suggested Mr Johnson should approach Scottish independence with “new accommodation, new constitutional settlement, and cooperation rather than confrontation.” Edinburgh is also becoming increasingly concerned about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit as intense negotiations continue in London this week between Michel Barnier and Lord David Frost. Downing Street warned "time is very short" to bridge the "significant" gaps between the UK and European Union sides on fisheries, a key concern amongst St Andrews House officials. A Whitehall source added to Express.co.uk tonight: “The Union is very important, Scotland is significantly beneficial as part of the UK.
Westminster has pledged to fight "tooth and nail"
Boris Johnson has pledged to keep the UK together
“We will continue to strongly uphold the decisive decision made by the Scottish people in 2014 that Scotland is better together as part of the UK and make the case.” Whitehall officials are watching Edinburgh closely as Nicola Sturgeon prepares to reveal a draft bill for a second independence vote with some details expected at the forthcoming SNP conference next month. Alister Jack, Mr Johnson’s Scottish Secretary, added: “He [Boris Johnson] absolutely wants Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom – he's a strong unionist. “His position is that we need to keep pressing the case for the Union and the strength of the Union in Scotland, not just with financial support but we realise you have to win hearts as well as minds.” READ MORE: ‘Cosy club’ House of Lords SHAMED as MP unleashes on Chamber
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--Abolish the House of Lords! Unelected peers to unite with 'undemocratic EU' in Brexit plot

David Jones MP , the deputy-chairman of the eurosceptic European Research Group ( ERG ) has predicted any amendments peers make will be swiftly overturned when the legislation returns to the House of Commons .
And Robert Oulds , director of the pro-Brexit Bruges Group , warned it was no surprise the unelected chamber is `` siding with the undemocratic EU '' .
The Bill is undergoing detailed line-by-line scrutiny in the House of Lords and is currently scheduled for four days of consideration at committee stage .
Cross-party amendments have been tabled to strike out clauses linked to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which aim to give ministers the power to breach the Brexit divorce deal - known as the Withdrawal Agreement - brokered with Brussels last year .
The amendments are in the name of Lord Judge , a former lord chief justice , shadow attorney-general Lord Falconer of Thoroton and former Conservative former Lord Howard of Lympne .
Mr Kawczynski , MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham , told Express.co.uk : `` This is yet another example where many of us believe if their lordships do implement what they are threatening to do , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the campaign to abolish the House of Lords will gain even more momentum .
`` The fact that these unelected people can seek to overturn the common will of the democratically elected lower house shows the huge anachronism of our current constitutional make-up .
`` If you are going to overturn the will of a democratically elected chamber then you must be elected yourself .
`` I would much rather have an elected senate of 100 senators - I 've said this for many years .
We do n't need 900 elected peers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five minutes to bank their £350 daily pay .
READ MORE : Vengeful Brussels banning trade talks in 'to punish UK' '' I am horrified at the likes of Lord Howard .
He was absolutely at the forefront of propagating discipline when he was party leader .
`` And now he is no longer the leader of the party , he is seeking to undermine the collective will of over 99 percent of the Parliamentary party . ''
Mr Jones said : `` The elected House of Commons has already voted to pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU warned of collapse - 'Northern states could form new group ' [ INSIGHT ] EU warned economic split could 'blow the whole thing up ' [ ANALYSIS ] EU split as Macron and Varadkar slam trade deal - 'They lied to us ! '
[ INSIGHT ] '' There have many occasions when domestic legislation does not reflect treaty provisions .
`` Germany , among other countries , has asserted its sovereign right to deviate from international obligations .
`` The Lords should respect the will of the people and the will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt that any amendments that pass will be rejected when they return to the Commons . ''
Mr Oulds said : `` The House of Lords is sailing close to the wind if they amend the Internal Market Bill .
`` It is no surprise that the unelected House is siding with the undemocratic EU .
`` The Lords are putting the sovereignty and integrity of the UK at risk . ''
Liberal Democrat Lords leader Lord Newby and the Bishop of Leeds , the Rt Rev Nick Baines , are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposals .

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David Jones MP, the deputy-chairman of the eurosceptic European Research Group (ERG) has predicted any amendments peers make will be swiftly overturned when the legislation returns to the House of Commons. And Robert Oulds, director of the pro-Brexit Bruges Group, warned it was no surprise the unelected chamber is "siding with the undemocratic EU". The Bill is undergoing detailed line-by-line scrutiny in the House of Lords and is currently scheduled for four days of consideration at committee stage.
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Cross-party amendments have been tabled to strike out clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill, which aim to give ministers the power to breach the Brexit divorce deal - known as the Withdrawal Agreement - brokered with Brussels last year. The amendments are in the name of Lord Judge, a former lord chief justice, shadow attorney-general Lord Falconer of Thoroton and former Conservative former Lord Howard of Lympne. Mr Kawczynski, MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, told Express.co.uk: "This is yet another example where many of us believe if their lordships do implement what they are threatening to do, there is no doubt in my mind that the campaign to abolish the House of Lords will gain even more momentum.
Former Tory leader Lord Howard and Prime Minister Boris Johnson
ERG deputy chairman David Jones MP
"The fact that these unelected people can seek to overturn the common will of the democratically elected lower house shows the huge anachronism of our current constitutional make-up. "If you are going to overturn the will of a democratically elected chamber then you must be elected yourself. "I would much rather have an elected senate of 100 senators - I've said this for many years. We don't need 900 elected peers who only need to turn up for five minutes to bank their £350 daily pay. READ MORE: Vengeful Brussels banning trade talks in 'to punish UK'
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Daniel Kawczynski MP said the move made abolition more likely
Michael Howard talking to ITV
Robert Oulds said the Lords was "sailing close to the wind"
"There have many occasions when domestic legislation does not reflect treaty provisions. "Germany, among other countries, has asserted its sovereign right to deviate from international obligations. "The Lords should respect the will of the people and the will of the Commons. "I have no doubt that any amendments that pass will be rejected when they return to the Commons."
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Mr Oulds said: "The House of Lords is sailing close to the wind if they amend the Internal Market Bill. "It is no surprise that the unelected House is siding with the undemocratic EU. "The Lords are putting the sovereignty and integrity of the UK at risk." Liberal Democrat Lords leader Lord Newby and the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev Nick Baines, are also among supporters of some of the cross-party proposals.
Former PM Theresa May has been critical of the Internal Market Bill


thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--Staggering cost of no deal Brexit for Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron - new report

The bloc ’ s largest economies will shoulder the burden of a £30 billion loss in trade with the UK in a no deal scenario , according to a new report .
German insurance giants Allianz have revealed potential slumps in business for car-makers , chemical producers and other manufacturers across the bloc if Michel Barnier refuses to budge in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal .
Its report urges EU leaders , such as Germany ’ s Angela Merkel and France ’ s Emmanuel Macron , to agree to a compromise to prevent a loss of £30 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK because of the introduction of trade tariffs .
“ A hard Brexit could cost as much as €33 billion in annual exports to the EU , ” it says .
Researchers predict Germany could lose as much as £7.4 billion in annual trade with the UK as a result of a no deal Brexit .
And France would be set for a £3.3 billion loss unless an agreement can be found in the next three weeks .
Boris Johnson has been adamant Britain will trade with the EU on “ Australia-style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer concessions on its demands for continued access to Britain ’ s fishing waters and a regulatory level-playing field , including on state subsidies for businesses .
The Prime Minister ’ s plan would see the introduction of trade tariffs between the UK and EU unless compromises are found .
Until now , President Macron has been the EU ’ s most uncompromising leader , insisting the bloc maintains its hardline stance in the row over fisheries and state aid .
According to the study , this would impact a number of crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And Johan Geeroms , risk director for Euler Hermes , a Dutch subsidiary of Allianz , said the risk of a “ hard Brexit has risen to almost 50 percent ” .
“ If we get a no deal Brexit , the entire export business to the UK will be overhauled , ” he added .
“ New agreements are needed for this .
Road , air , sea transport .
Also consider enormous disruption within supply chains , administrative hurdles , higher transport costs and loss of time.
” France will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipment , chemicals , machinery and electrical equipment , food and beverages , and pearls , precious stones and metals ” .
Germany ’ s main blows come in “ transport equipment , machinery and electrical equipment , chemicals , plastics and rubber , and base metals ” .
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If President Macron and Chancellor Merkel agree to compromise in the Brexit talks the loss of trade with the UK could be almost halved immediately while both sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Allianz called on the EU and UK to conclude their negotiations in three weeks to ensure businesses on both sides have enough time to adapt to the changes .
They claimed a “ technical extension ” to the post-Brexit transition period could be used to ensure any agreement is fully operational .
Their report says : “ It ’ s worth mentioning that if an agreement between the UK and the EU is not finalised by the end of October/mid-November , there won ’ t be enough time for a full ratification of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
“ Hence , we don ’ t exclude the possibility of a technical extension of the transition period despite the commitment of both sides not to do so.
” The insurance firm also noted Britain would see a “ five percent contraction in GDP and a 15 percent drop in exports ” if it walked away from the EU without an agreement .
Mr Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , has agreed to remain in London until Wednesday to continue trade talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resume their wrangling over a free-trade agreement later this week in Brussels .
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The bloc’s largest economies will shoulder the burden of a £30 billion loss in trade with the UK in a no deal scenario, according to a new report. German insurance giants Allianz have revealed potential slumps in business for car-makers, chemical producers and other manufacturers across the bloc if Michel Barnier refuses to budge in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal. Its report urges EU leaders, such as Germany’s Angela Merkel and France’s Emmanuel Macron, to agree to a compromise to prevent a loss of £30 billion in the bloc’s exports to the UK because of the introduction of trade tariffs.
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“A hard Brexit could cost as much as €33 billion in annual exports to the EU,” it says. Researchers predict Germany could lose as much as £7.4 billion in annual trade with the UK as a result of a no deal Brexit. And France would be set for a £3.3 billion loss unless an agreement can be found in the next three weeks. Boris Johnson has been adamant Britain will trade with the EU on “Australia-style” terms if the bloc refuses to offer concessions on its demands for continued access to Britain’s fishing waters and a regulatory level-playing field, including on state subsidies for businesses.
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel to be hit by at least £10 billion blow after a no-deal Brexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
The Prime Minister’s plan would see the introduction of trade tariffs between the UK and EU unless compromises are found. Until now, President Macron has been the EU’s most uncompromising leader, insisting the bloc maintains its hardline stance in the row over fisheries and state aid. According to the study, this would impact a number of crucial industries in both Germany and France. And Johan Geeroms, risk director for Euler Hermes, a Dutch subsidiary of Allianz, said the risk of a “hard Brexit has risen to almost 50 percent”.
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French President Emmanuel Macron
“If we get a no deal Brexit, the entire export business to the UK will be overhauled,” he added. “New agreements are needed for this. Road, air, sea transport. Also consider enormous disruption within supply chains, administrative hurdles, higher transport costs and loss of time.” France will see hits mainly to exports of “transport equipment, chemicals, machinery and electrical equipment, food and beverages, and pearls, precious stones and metals”. Germany’s main blows come in “transport equipment, machinery and electrical equipment, chemicals, plastics and rubber, and base metals”. MUST READ: David Davis makes Brexit trade deal prediction - 'Not there yet!'
Boris Johnson has said he is prepared to quit the EU without a trade deal
If President Macron and Chancellor Merkel agree to compromise in the Brexit talks the loss of trade with the UK could be almost halved immediately while both sides settle into their new trading relationship. Allianz called on the EU and UK to conclude their negotiations in three weeks to ensure businesses on both sides have enough time to adapt to the changes. They claimed a “technical extension” to the post-Brexit transition period could be used to ensure any agreement is fully operational. Their report says: “It’s worth mentioning that if an agreement between the UK and the EU is not finalised by the end of October/mid-November, there won’t be enough time for a full ratification of the FTA before the end of the year. “Hence, we don’t exclude the possibility of a technical extension of the transition period despite the commitment of both sides not to do so.” The insurance firm also noted Britain would see a “five percent contraction in GDP and a 15 percent drop in exports” if it walked away from the EU without an agreement. Mr Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has agreed to remain in London until Wednesday to continue trade talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost. The pair are then expected to resume their wrangling over a free-trade agreement later this week in Brussels. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--David Davis makes Brexit trade deal prediction...but warns 'we are not there yet'

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Ms @ @ @ @ @ we going to get a Brexit deal or not ? ''
Mr Davis replied : @ @ @ @ @ sound like a broken record now ?
`` Do you remember the first three years @ @ @ @ @ three weeks ?
`` We are not yet at the last three weeks , it @ @ @ @ @ will go on .
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The former Brexit secretary told talkRADIO he thinks the UK will eventually get a trade deal with the European Union. Mr Davis told Julia Hartley-Brewer that the first three years of the negotiations matter less than the last three weeks.
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Ms Hartley-Brewer asked: "Are we going to get a Brexit deal or not?" Mr Davis replied: "Am I going to sound like a broken record now? "Do you remember the first three years matter less than the last three weeks? "We are not yet at the last three weeks, it will go on and it will go on. READ MORE: Farming warning: How Dutch farmers' 'big bailout' could 'undermine' UK
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David Davis stated some EU nations do not want the UK to succeed
"We will eventually get a deal, that is my best guess. "It is about 75 to 80 percent probable." Last week Mr Davis claimed some European nations do not want Britain to be successful after Brexit which has led to the deadlock in negotiations. The former Brexit Secretary told LBC the European Union has "paranoia" regarding other countries wanting to follow the UK in leaving the trading bloc.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-26--EU PANIC: Brussels bloc set to suffer £30billion meltdown unless Barnier compromises now

As wrangling over a free trade agreement reaches a crunch point , a new report has warned Germany , France and the Netherlands have the most to lose if Michel Barnier refuses to compromise in the rows over fisheries and common standards .
German insurance giant Allianz said the chances of a no-deal Brexit have “ considerably increased to 45 percent ” .
Their study adds : “ A Hard Brexit could cost as much as €33billion in annual exports to the EU , with Germany , the Netherlands and France hit the hardest.
” Researchers said the consequences of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would further compile economic misery on the bloc , which faces its deepest recession on record in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
They predict Germany could lose as much as £7.4 billion in annual trade with the UK as a result of a no-deal Brexit .
Boris Johnson has been adamant the Britain will trade with the EU on “ Australia-style ” terms , which would see the introduction of trade tariffs on imports and exports , if EU refuses to budge in the Brexit talks .
The Netherlands would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and France of £3.3 billion in business with Britain if negotiators can not broker a future relationship pact before the end of the year .
The report points out the impact of German car-makers , which would suffer a £2.6 billion-a-year slump , in a no-deal Brexit .
And Dutch manufacturers would also lose out on at least £950 million in trade with Britain each year without an agreement in place .
Allianz called on the EU and UK to conclude their negotiations in three weeks to ensure businesses on both sides have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They claimed a “ technical extension ” to the post-Brexit transition period could be used to ensure any agreement is fully operational .
Their report says : “ It ’ s worth mentioning that if an agreement between the UK and the EU is not finalised by the end of October/mid-November , there won ’ t be enough time for a full ratification of the FTA before the end of the year .
“ Hence , we don ’ t exclude the possibility of a technical extension of the transition period despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so.
” The insurance firm also noted Britain would see a “ five percent contraction in GDP and a 15 percent drop in exports ” if it walked away from the EU without an agreement .
Mr Barnier , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator , has agreed to remain in London until Wednesday to continue trade talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost .
MUST READ : 'If I was Britain I 'd walk away ' - EU fury at Barnier over Brexit The pair are then expected to resume their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week in Brussels .
According to the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman , the UK and EU have finally begun work on a joint legal text .
Mr Barnier had previously refused to put pen to paper on the Brexit deal until Mr Johnson made significant concessions on fisheries and the so-called level-playing field .
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As wrangling over a free trade agreement reaches a crunch point, a new report has warned Germany, France and the Netherlands have the most to lose if Michel Barnier refuses to compromise in the rows over fisheries and common standards. German insurance giant Allianz said the chances of a no-deal Brexit have “considerably increased to 45 percent”. Their study adds: “A Hard Brexit could cost as much as €33billion in annual exports to the EU, with Germany, the Netherlands and France hit the hardest.”
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Researchers said the consequences of failing to secure a Brexit trade deal would further compile economic misery on the bloc, which faces its deepest recession on record in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. They predict Germany could lose as much as £7.4 billion in annual trade with the UK as a result of a no-deal Brexit. Boris Johnson has been adamant the Britain will trade with the EU on “Australia-style” terms, which would see the introduction of trade tariffs on imports and exports, if EU refuses to budge in the Brexit talks. The Netherlands would be hit by a decrease of £4.3 billion and France of £3.3 billion in business with Britain if negotiators cannot broker a future relationship pact before the end of the year.
Germany, France and the Netherlands set for big no-deal Brexit hits
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
The report points out the impact of German car-makers, which would suffer a £2.6 billion-a-year slump, in a no-deal Brexit. And Dutch manufacturers would also lose out on at least £950 million in trade with Britain each year without an agreement in place. Allianz called on the EU and UK to conclude their negotiations in three weeks to ensure businesses on both sides have enough time to adapt to the changes. They claimed a “technical extension” to the post-Brexit transition period could be used to ensure any agreement is fully operational.
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France's Emmanuel Macron has taken a tough line in Brexit talks
Their report says: “It’s worth mentioning that if an agreement between the UK and the EU is not finalised by the end of October/mid-November, there won’t be enough time for a full ratification of the FTA before the end of the year. “Hence, we don’t exclude the possibility of a technical extension of the transition period despite the commitment of both sides not to do so.” The insurance firm also noted Britain would see a “five percent contraction in GDP and a 15 percent drop in exports” if it walked away from the EU without an agreement. Mr Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has agreed to remain in London until Wednesday to continue trade talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost. MUST READ: 'If I was Britain I'd walk away' - EU fury at Barnier over Brexit
Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--End of Boris? Tory MPs form rebel alliance to keep PM in check – 50 join powerful NRG

The Northern Research Group ( NRG ) , led by former Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry , have written to the Prime Minister to express their concerns .
The group 's members also include four former , but highly-prominent Cabinet ministers — David Davis , David Jones , Esther McVey and David Mundell .
A huge North-South divide has been developing over recent weeks around the Government 's new three-tier lockdown systems , as most areas with the strictest rules are located in the North of England .
The NRG are calling on Mr Johnson to detail a `` clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown and to develop a strong economic recovery plan for the north of the country .
They also want the Government to prioritise several key infrastructure projects and to accelerate the creation of jobs throughout the region .
The NRG said in their letter to Mr Johnson : “ We share concerns that the cost of COVID could be paid for by the downgrading of the levelling-up agenda , and northern constituencies like ours will be left behind .
“ We believe this would threaten to undermine the Government ’ s hard-won mandate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling for your support to create a pathway down the tiering system and to create a Northern Economic Recovery Plan to help our constituents build back better out of this COVID crisis.
” “ Providing greater clarity about how local areas move down the tiering system and reopen economies ” … “ Prioritizing and accelerating ” key infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail and ultrafast broadband … And Chancellor Rishi Sunak “ working on a regional basis to create employment opportunities and growth.
” “ We urge you to reflect carefully on our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the last election with the levelling-up agenda and make our region central to the country ’ s economic recovery.
” Former Northern Powerhouse Minister Mr Berry said : `` Our party 's return to Government in December was won on the back of hard-working people in constituencies like ours who backed the Conservatives for the first time in a generation , and who did so on the promise that they would not be forgotten .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Boris given days to secure 'laws , borders , cash , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we must deliver on our commitments made during that election , to level-up northern communities and create opportunity across our region . ''
Mr Berry , who is also Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen , also warned the North is experiencing `` a level of disruption unparalleled with other parts of the country '' as a result of the devastating impact from the coronavirus pandemic .
He added : `` The virus has exposed in sharp relief the deep structural and systemic disadvantage faced by our communities and it threatens to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and South still further .
`` Our constituents have been some of the hardest hit by this virus with many losing jobs , businesses , and livelihoods .
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`` However , instead of moving forwards on our shared ambitions , the cost of COVID and the virus itself threatens to send the North into reverse . ''
Last December , Mr Johnson led his Conservative Party to an 80-seat majority in the general election , winning many seats from traditional Labour constituencies in the North , known famously as the Red Wall .
But he is coming under increasing pressure , with MPs warning Labour could regain these seats at the next election in 2024 if the Government breaks its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .

Boris Johnson cutting self isolation period is a 'risk' says expert
The Northern Research Group (NRG), led by former Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry, have written to the Prime Minister to express their concerns. The group's members also include four former, but highly-prominent Cabinet ministers — David Davis, David Jones, Esther McVey and David Mundell. A huge North-South divide has been developing over recent weeks around the Government's new three-tier lockdown systems, as most areas with the strictest rules are located in the North of England.
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The NRG are calling on Mr Johnson to detail a "clear road-map" to exit the current coronavirus lockdown and to develop a strong economic recovery plan for the north of the country. They also want the Government to prioritise several key infrastructure projects and to accelerate the creation of jobs throughout the region. The NRG said in their letter to Mr Johnson: “We share concerns that the cost of COVID could be paid for by the downgrading of the levelling-up agenda, and northern constituencies like ours will be left behind. “We believe this would threaten to undermine the Government’s hard-won mandate in December.
Boris Johnson is coming under increasing pressure fromo his own Tory MPs
The Prime Minister is facing calls to detail a clear strategy to enter the coronavirus lockdown
“We are today calling for your support to create a pathway down the tiering system and to create a Northern Economic Recovery Plan to help our constituents build back better out of this COVID crisis.” “Providing greater clarity about how local areas move down the tiering system and reopen economies” … “Prioritizing and accelerating” key infrastructure projects such as high-speed rail and ultrafast broadband … And Chancellor Rishi Sunak “working on a regional basis to create employment opportunities and growth.” “We urge you to reflect carefully on our promise to people living in the north during the last election with the levelling-up agenda and make our region central to the country’s economic recovery.” Former Northern Powerhouse Minister Mr Berry said: "Our party's return to Government in December was won on the back of hard-working people in constituencies like ours who backed the Conservatives for the first time in a generation, and who did so on the promise that they would not be forgotten. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris given days to secure 'laws, borders, cash, fish'
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Liverpool was the first area to enter Tier 3 lockdown
"We cannot forget that we must deliver on our commitments made during that election, to level-up northern communities and create opportunity across our region." Mr Berry, who is also Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen, also warned the North is experiencing "a level of disruption unparalleled with other parts of the country" as a result of the devastating impact from the coronavirus pandemic. He added: "The virus has exposed in sharp relief the deep structural and systemic disadvantage faced by our communities and it threatens to continue to increase the disparity between the North and South still further. "Our constituents have been some of the hardest hit by this virus with many losing jobs, businesses, and livelihoods. DON'T MISS
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Jake Berry is leading the newly-formed Northern Research Group
Several areas in the North have been hit with the strictest lockdown measures
"Never has there been a more pertinent and urgent political and economic case to support people living in the North. "However, instead of moving forwards on our shared ambitions, the cost of COVID and the virus itself threatens to send the North into reverse." Last December, Mr Johnson led his Conservative Party to an 80-seat majority in the general election, winning many seats from traditional Labour constituencies in the North, known famously as the Red Wall. But he is coming under increasing pressure, with MPs warning Labour could regain these seats at the next election in 2024 if the Government breaks its promise to "level up" the country.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--Will she EVER leave? Merkel scraps contest to find successor as coronavirus crisis erupts

Her Christian Democratic Union party confirmed the search for its next leader would be postponed because the “ pandemic situation ” means a planned convention in December could not take place .
The announcement came after the German Chancellor warned her party Germany is on the brink of losing control of its fight against COVID-19 and the “ situation is threatening ” and “ every day counts ” .
In a private meeting , she told CDU members their country faces some “ very , very difficult months ahead ” as the disease rides roughshod across Europe .
Paul Ziemiak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said he hopes to reorganise the convention in either late December or January in order for delegates to elect a new leader .
A special April convention for about 1,000 delegates to choose the new CDU leader fell victim to the the first phase of the COVID-19 crisis .
The party put off the decision until a regular convention in Stuttgart on December 4 .
Current party leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced in February that she would not run for chancellor in the next federal election , which is expected to be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the leadership .
An online vote to select a new candidate is not legally possible in Germany , but the CDU was said to be pushing for this policy to be scrapped .
Whoever secures the CDU ’ s leadership will be favourite to replace Mrs Merkel as the next German chancellor .
Friedrich Merz , a former leader of the CDU ’ s parliamentary party , Armin Laschet , the governor of the North Rhine-Westphalia state , and Norbert Roetgen , chair of the Bundestag ’ s influential foreign affairs committee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests that Mr Merz , who narrowly lost out to Ms Kramp-Karrenbauer in 2018 , is favourite with the CDU ’ s grassroots supporters .
He slammed the party ’ s decision to delay the ballot , insisting it was a “ decision against the CDU rank and file ” .
The CDU ’ s poll ratings have been bolstered by Mrs Merkel ’ s handling of the pandemic , despite infections rates starting to soar as part of a second wave of the virus in Europe .
MUST READ : Coronavirus symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long COVID ’ Helge Braun , the German Chancellor ’ s chief of staff , has warned of a worrying rise in infection rates .
The Robert Koch Institute , Germany ’ s centre for disease prevention and control , reported almost 9,000 new cases on Monday .
According to the officials figures , infections have doubled in the last week and deaths are steadily increasing .
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Her Christian Democratic Union party confirmed the search for its next leader would be postponed because the “pandemic situation” means a planned convention in December could not take place. The announcement came after the German Chancellor warned her party Germany is on the brink of losing control of its fight against COVID-19 and the “situation is threatening” and “every day counts”. In a private meeting, she told CDU members their country faces some “very, very difficult months ahead” as the disease rides roughshod across Europe.
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Paul Ziemiak, the CDU’s general secretary, said he hopes to reorganise the convention in either late December or January in order for delegates to elect a new leader. A special April convention for about 1,000 delegates to choose the new CDU leader fell victim to the the first phase of the COVID-19 crisis. The party put off the decision until a regular convention in Stuttgart on December 4. Current party leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced in February that she would not run for chancellor in the next federal election, which is expected to be held next year, and would also quit the leadership.
Angela Merkel's CDU sucessor ballot postponed due to Germany's coronavirus outbreak
Angela Merkel is Germany's Chancellor
An online vote to select a new candidate is not legally possible in Germany, but the CDU was said to be pushing for this policy to be scrapped. Whoever secures the CDU’s leadership will be favourite to replace Mrs Merkel as the next German chancellor. Friedrich Merz, a former leader of the CDU’s parliamentary party, Armin Laschet, the governor of the North Rhine-Westphalia state, and Norbert Roetgen, chair of the Bundestag’s influential foreign affairs committee, are the three main contenders.
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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is the CDU's current leader, but is stepping down
Polling suggests that Mr Merz, who narrowly lost out to Ms Kramp-Karrenbauer in 2018, is favourite with the CDU’s grassroots supporters. He slammed the party’s decision to delay the ballot, insisting it was a “decision against the CDU rank and file”. The CDU’s poll ratings have been bolstered by Mrs Merkel’s handling of the pandemic, despite infections rates starting to soar as part of a second wave of the virus in Europe. MUST READ: Coronavirus symptoms that are most likely to cause ‘long COVID’
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--Brexit LIVE: Boris given days to secure 'our laws, borders, cash and fish' or lose No10

On Monday , Britain warned `` time is very short '' to bridge the several significant remaining gaps on key issues in talks with the European Union , as Brussels ' chief Brexit negotiator Michael Barnier prepares to head to London on Wednesday for further talks .
Talks had collapsed at the European council summit earlier this month , but British ministers are no claiming real progress is being made , increasing the likelihood of a deal between the two sides .
Progress has been made on competition guarantees including state aid rules , but the biggest issue remains fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back control over Britain 's waters while the EU wants continues access .
But Brexiteer and former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib ha warned in a tweet : `` We are in the final days of determining what sort of Brexit Boris Johnson will deliver .
`` The political consequences of not taking back control of our laws borders cash and fish would be vast .
`` It would promote Keir Starmer to Number 10 . ''
Mr Habib had earlier warned a Brexit betrayal , on top of the economic damage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservatives .
He said : “ Unless a new political force emerges , we ’ d better get ready for a Starmer government in 2024 .
`` Boris made a contract with the British people to take back control of our laws , our borders , our cash and our fish that the United Kingdom would leave the EU whole and intact .
“ That is a much more important contract than the withdrawal agreement .
He needs to choose between the British people and the European Union .
And he needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a direct message to Mr Johnson , fellow Brexiteer Martin Daubney had also warned : “ We ’ ve been patient .
We 've been subservient .
We did what we were told but the lockdown .
“ We 're waiting for action now .
On Brexit .
Do n't let the country down !
” 1pm update : Joe Biden Brexit warning : Boris Johnson warned Merkel and Macron will jump in importance Boris Johnson has been issued a dire Brexit warning by a former UK diplomat ahead of the US election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peer , Peter Ricketts claimed this week , Germany and France will become the centre of gravity for the US if Joe Biden wins next month ’ s election .
The UK has long been seen as America ’ s link to Europe but due to Brexit and Donald Trump potentially leaving office , the former National Security Advisor and ambassador to France claimed Britain will not be as important for the US .
He said : “ When Biden looks towards Europe , he will see Paris and Berlin more as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really important for America in Europe , both economically and in security terms , and Britain will be seen rather as an outlier , rather outside the mainstream of Europe .
“ There will continue to be an important bilateral relationship on defence and security of course , but in other areas , Britain will not have the same prominence it has been used to having in Washington because , frankly , Britain is less useful to the US administration.
” 12.21pm update : Brexit trade talks will move to Brussels on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post-Brexit trade deal will continue in Brussels on Thursday .
The UK team led by Lord Frost and the EU 's team under Michel Barnier are currently meeting in London since talks resumed last week .
The European Commission has now said the both sides will move to the Belgian capital to continue their discussions .
Spokesman Dan Ferrie told reporters : `` I can confirm that negotiations are ongoing in London right now , they will run until tomorrow and then they will take place here in Brussels , as of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the EU and Britain are `` engaging intensively '' to clinch a post-Brexit trade deal before the transition period ends on December 31 .
A Commission spokesman told a press briefing : `` Both sides are engaging intensively to reach a deal . ''
The UK and EU are meeting in London until Wednesday for further talks , before negotiations move to Brussels .
11.30am update : Andrew Neil hits out at £180m post-Brexit spending splurge – ‘ We have civil servants ’ Andrew Neil has lashed out at the huge £180million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies , including Deloitte and McKinsey , have been offered contracts worth £30million in order to help deliver the UK ’ s post-Brexit independence .
Other companies included in securing the delivery of the UK ’ s newfound independence , are Bain and Company , KPMG , Accenture , and PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC ) .
Commenting on the vast amount of money spent on consultants , the former BBC presenter said : “ Deloitte and McKinsey , among other management consultants , have landed contracts worth £180m to carry out ‘ strategic programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period .
“ Surely that ’ s why we have civil servants .
“ And £180m would more than cover free school meals over recess.
” 11am update : Barnier resumes trade talks in London as UK warns time is running out for deal The EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has resumed talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost in London as the two sides desperately try to agree a last-monute post-Brexit trade agreement .
Britain left the bloc on January 31 and with the transition oeriod ending on December 31 , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
On Monday , Downing Street said there is not very little time to close significant gaps between the UK and EU on sticking points in talks about a post-Brexit trade deal .
Boris Johnson 's spokesman said : `` There is also much work to be done if we 're going to bridge what are the significant gaps that remain between our positions in the most difficult areas and time is very short . ''
10.13am update : POLL : If Brexit deal is not completed by mid-November should Boris walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK and EU resumed last week in a last-ditch attempt at securing a trade deal before the transition period ends .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered the bloc a final-chance lifeline after previously vowing to walk away from negotiations over a fishing stalemate .
But do you think Boris Johnson was ever truly ready to follow through with no-deal Brexit threat ?
The EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said both sides had a `` common responsibility '' to strike a deal as he returned to London last week .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compromise on issues including fishing arrangements as neither side has so far been willing to back down .
He said : `` I think we have a huge common responsibility .
Every day counts . ''
However , Number 10 warned `` significant gaps '' remain between the two sides , so it was `` entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed '' .
9.45am update : Pound unlikely to lift much even if UK and EU clinch trade deal - analysts Financial analysts believe the value of the pound wo n't chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU agree a post-Brexit trade deal .
On Monday , Michel Barnier said he would remain in London until Wednesday for further talks with UK counterparts , after which talks will switch to Brussels .
But sterling only increased slightly against the euro , and fell against the US doallr .
The pound is currently flat against both currencies at 90.70 pence and $ 1.3021 respectively .
Derek Halpenny , head of research at MUFG , said : `` We are becoming increasingly confident that the lift the pound would derive from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be modest .
`` Yesterday was a good example of some good news failing to provide much lift at all for sterling . ''
9am update : Merkel urged to step in after Macron ’ s ‘ egregious ’ refusal on fisheries Angela Merkel has been urged by Government sources to step into Brexit talks after Emmanuel Macron has refused to budge on European Union demands on fishing .
The German Chancellor has been touted by Government sources to break the deadlock in talks on UK fishing after the French President has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position on the dead-end talks .
Fishing has been a major point of contention in negotiations between the UK and the EU , with the UK wanting more control over its own waters against the EU ’ s concerns for its trawling industry .
It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned the UK to prepare for no-deal after blaming the EU for no breakthrough in negotiations .
Mr Johnson is also believed to be waiting on the results of the US election next week before committing to a decision on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost of no deal Brexit for Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron - new report Germany and France are set for a whopping £10.7 billion blow unless the European Union can secure a Brexit deal with Britain , a new report has warned .
The bloc ’ s largest economies will shoulder the burden of a £30 billion loss in trade with the UK in a no deal scenario , according to a new report .
German insurance giants Allianz have revealed potential slumps in business for car-makers , chemical producers and other manufacturers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to budge in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal .
Its report urges EU leaders , such as Germany ’ s Angela Merkel and France ’ s Emmanuel Macron , to agree to a compromise to prevent a loss of £30 billion in the bloc ’ s exports to the UK because of the introduction of trade tariffs .
“ A hard Brexit could cost as much as €33 billion in annual exports to the EU , ” it says .
8am update : House of Lords prepares to strip out controversial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is undergoing detailed line-by-line scrutiny from peers , and is scheduled for four days of consideration at committee stage .
Several cross-party amendments have been tabled to eliminate clauses linked to the most contentious part of the Bill , which gives ministers the power to breach the Withdrawal Agreement brokered with the EU last year .
The amendments are in the name of Lord Judge , a former lord chief justice , shadow attorney general Lord Falconer of Thoroton and Conservative former leader Lord Howard of Lympne .
Liberal Democrat Lords leader Lord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rt Rev Nick Baines , are also among several others supporting some of the cross-party proposals .
Labour has suggested peers could hold votes at committee stage this week to remove these sections of the Bill rather than waiting for report stage .

On Monday, Britain warned "time is very short" to bridge the several significant remaining gaps on key issues in talks with the European Union, as Brussels' chief Brexit negotiator Michael Barnier prepares to head to London on Wednesday for further talks. Talks had collapsed at the European council summit earlier this month, but British ministers are no claiming real progress is being made, increasing the likelihood of a deal between the two sides. Progress has been made on competition guarantees including state aid rules, but the biggest issue remains fisheries - Mr Johnson has insisted on taking back control over Britain's waters while the EU wants continuous access.
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But Brexiteer and former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib has warned in a tweet: "We are in the final days of determining what sort of Brexit Boris Johnson will deliver. "The political consequences of not taking back control of our laws borders cash and fish would be vast. "It would promote Keir Starmer to Number 10." Mr Habib had earlier warned a Brexit betrayal, on top of the economic damage of the lockdown could spell curtains for the Conservatives.
Brexit latest: Boris Johnson has warned he could hand power to Keir Starmer
He said: “Unless a new political force emerges, we’d better get ready for a Starmer government in 2024. "Boris made a contract with the British people to take back control of our laws, our borders, our cash and our fish that the United Kingdom would leave the EU whole and intact. “That is a much more important contract than the withdrawal agreement. He needs to choose between the British people and the European Union. And he needs to ditch the withdrawal agreement!” In a direct message to Mr Johnson, fellow Brexiteer Martin Daubney had also warned: “We’ve been patient. We've been subservient. We did what we were told but the lockdown. “We're waiting for action now. On Brexit. Don't let the country down!” FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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9.25pm update: EU chief admits Brexit talks remain on the brink European Council President Charles Michel has cast doubt over the chances of a Brexit trade deal being reached between the UK and EU. Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal webinar, he said: “Will we get a deal? I don't know it will depend on what will be on the table.”
A timeline of Brexit talks between the UK and EU
7.50pm update: EU chief orders UK to outline plans for financial services The UK must outline how far it wants to diverge from European Union rules if it wants access to the bloc's financial market from January, a top European Commission official said Future access for the City of London hinges on UK financial rules staying aligned or "equivalent" to regulation in the bloc. John Berrigan, head of the European Commission's financial services unit, said Brussels has asked the Westminster Government for more clarification on Britain's intentions to work out what is an "acceptable level" of divergence. Speaking to the European Parliament, Mr Berrigan said: "We are almost ready. "There will be divergence... but we have to get some mutual understanding of how much divergence is likely to happen, and is that going to be sufficient to allow us to maintain an equivalence arrangement." 6.15pm update: Brussels REJECTS UK olive branch - Westminster and Dublin ignored EU chiefs have rejected the UK’s plan to stop Northern Ireland businesses being hit with new trade barriers after the leaves the European Union. The Westminster Government offered to allow the province to be included in the European Union’s free-trade agreements despite it leaving the customs union at the end of the year. Without a special deal, traders on both sides of the border face being slapped with new trade tariffs when exporting their around the world. READ MORE: No thank you! Brussels REJECTS UK olive branch - Westminster and Dublin ignored
Boris Johnson called out by Ridge for 'magically resuming talks'
5.30pm update: Spain prepares emergency Brexit deal with Gibraltar The Spanish is hoping to secure an 11th our Brexit agreement with Gibraltar in order to halt any disruption at the border for thousands of workers. Arancha Gonzalez, Spain’s foreign minister told the Financial Times: “On the Spanish side, we will leave no stone unturned to get to a deal. “If we don’t do this the border of Europe will be Gibraltar, with all the consequences that this has, but if we invest in a deal, we can create this space of shared prosperity that we have been talking about for a while. “On the big sovereignty issue, we know where things stand — we will not renounce sovereignty, nor will the UK — but, below that, on the things that matter for everyday life, we know that we can make it smoother, we can make it simpler, we can make it less costly.” READ MORE: Spain prepares EMERGENCY Brexit deal with Gibraltar - Will 'leave no stone unturned' 4.45pm update: Irish chief admits no deal Brexit ‘hugely disruptive’ Simon Coveney said: "There's no such thing as a no-deal Brexit any more, what we're now fighting for is a no trade deal Brexit which from an agricultural perspective would be hugely disruptive on many, many levels. "We've got to be ready for the 1st of January, there's going to be no more extensions of time, no more transition periods. Time is up at the end of the year." 4.20pm update: Simon Coveney says Brexit negotiations in ‘very serious zone’ Simon Coveney, Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister, said Brexit talks between the UK and EU are currently in a "very serious zone of negotiation".
Simon Coveney has issued a warning over a no deal Brexit
4.00pm update: Ireland says Brexit deal ‘likely’ between UK and EU A Brexit deal between the UK and the European Union is “likely”, according to Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister. Simon Coveney added he was "under no illusion of the challenges” faced by both sides to complete a deal. He said: "We're likely to get a deal but it won't be easy.” 3.15pm update: Brexiteer tears apart Remainers as UK signs major trade deal - 'We're winning' Britain’s post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, worth an estimated £15billion, has shut down the arguments of Remainers and is proof the UK will flourish outside of the European Union, according to a Tory MP. Writing in Conservative Home, Richard Holden MP for North West Durham, said: “The Japan deal is proof that we can strike good trade deals for Britain, despite the derision of arch-Remainers. “Britain is out there and we’re winning. “It proves we can go further and faster than the EU in such areas as digital and technology, including enabling the free flow of data, a commitment to uphold the principles of net neutrality and a ban on data localisation that will prevent British businesses from having the extra cost of setting up servers in Japan. “Britain is at its best when it is an optimistic, outward-looking nation that engages with the world. READ MORE: Here we go! Brexiteer tears apart Remainers as UK signs major trade deal - 'We're winning'
Brexit latest: Michel Barnier will hold further talks in London this week
2pm update: Brexit POLL: Should Boris Johnson pull out of EU trade talks TOMORROW? Trade talks between the UK and the EU are set to wrap up in London tomorrow and move across the Channel to Brussels. Should Boris Johnson call it quits, saving David Frost's team another trip to the EU and opting to go down the no-deal route? Post-Brexit negotiations were continued for an extra three days this week after both sides showed a hint of cautious optimism following last weekend’s meetings. Negotiators are expected to take stock of the current round of “intensive” talks this weekend when they will decide whether enough progress has been made to reach a free trade deal. 1pm update: Joe Biden Brexit warning: Boris Johnson warned Merkel and Macron will jump in importance Boris Johnson has been issued a dire Brexit warning by a former UK diplomat ahead of the US election next month. Former diplomat and cross-bench peer, Peter Ricketts claimed this week, Germany and France will become the centre of gravity for the US if Joe Biden wins next month’s election. The UK has long been seen as America’s link to Europe but due to Brexit and Donald Trump potentially leaving office, the former National Security Advisor and ambassador to France claimed Britain will not be as important for the US. He said: “When Biden looks towards Europe, he will see Paris and Berlin more as the centre of gravity of what’s really important for America in Europe, both economically and in security terms, and Britain will be seen rather as an outlier, rather outside the mainstream of Europe. “There will continue to be an important bilateral relationship on defence and security of course, but in other areas, Britain will not have the same prominence it has been used to having in Washington because, frankly, Britain is less useful to the US administration.”
Brexit latest: Boris Johnsion has been sent a warning if Joe Biden wins the US election
12.21pm update: Brexit trade talks will move to Brussels on Thursday Negotiations between the UK and EU on a post-Brexit trade deal will continue in Brussels on Thursday. The UK team led by Lord Frost and the EU's team under Michel Barnier are currently meeting in London since talks resumed last week. The European Commission has now said the both sides will move to the Belgian capital to continue their discussions. Spokesman Dan Ferrie told reporters: "I can confirm that negotiations are ongoing in London right now, they will run until tomorrow and then they will take place here in Brussels, as of Thursday." 11.55am update: UK and EU engaging 'intensively' to reach Brexit deal The European Commission has said the EU and Britain are "engaging intensively" to clinch a post-Brexit trade deal before the transition period ends on December 31. A Commission spokesman told a press briefing: "Both sides are engaging intensively to reach a deal." The UK and EU are meeting in London until Wednesday for further talks, before negotiations move to Brussels. 11.30am update: Andrew Neil hits out at £180m post-Brexit spending splurge – ‘We have civil servants’ Andrew Neil has lashed out at the huge £180million spent on post-Brexit consultancy advice. Consultancy companies, including Deloitte and McKinsey, have been offered contracts worth £30million in order to help deliver the UK’s post-Brexit independence. Other companies included in securing the delivery of the UK’s newfound independence, are Bain and Company, KPMG, Accenture, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Commenting on the vast amount of money spent on consultants, the former BBC presenter said: “Deloitte and McKinsey, among other management consultants, have landed contracts worth £180m to carry out ‘strategic programme management’ on end of Brexit transition period. “Surely that’s why we have civil servants. “And £180m would more than cover free school meals over recess.”
Brexit latest: The UK and EU are 'engaging intensively' to clinch a trade deal
11am update: Barnier resumes trade talks in London as UK warns time is running out for deal The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has resumed talks with UK counterpart Lord Frost in London as the two sides desperately try to agree a last-monute post-Brexit trade agreement. Britain left the bloc on January 31 and with the transition oeriod ending on December 31, there are just 10 weeks to strike a deal. On Monday, Downing Street said there is not very little time to close significant gaps between the UK and EU on sticking points in talks about a post-Brexit trade deal. Boris Johnson's spokesman said: "There is also much work to be done if we're going to bridge what are the significant gaps that remain between our positions in the most difficult areas and time is very short." 10.13am update: POLL: If Brexit deal is not completed by mid-November should Boris walk away for good? Brexit talks between the UK and EU resumed last week in a last-ditch attempt at securing a trade deal before the transition period ends. Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered the bloc a final-chance lifeline after previously vowing to walk away from negotiations over a fishing stalemate. But do you think Boris Johnson was ever truly ready to follow through with no-deal Brexit threat? The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said both sides had a "common responsibility" to strike a deal as he returned to London last week. He added both sides needed to find a compromise on issues including fishing arrangements as neither side has so far been willing to back down. He said: "I think we have a huge common responsibility. Every day counts." However, Number 10 warned "significant gaps" remain between the two sides, so it was "entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed".
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9.45am update: Pound unlikely to lift much even if UK and EU clinch trade deal - analysts Financial analysts believe the value of the pound won't chance by much even if the UK and EU agree a post-Brexit trade deal. On Monday, Michel Barnier said he would remain in London until Wednesday for further talks with UK counterparts, after which talks will switch to Brussels. But sterling only increased slightly against the euro, and fell against the US doallr. The pound is currently flat against both currencies at 90.70 pence and $1.3021 respectively. Derek Halpenny, head of research at MUFG, said: "We are becoming increasingly confident that the lift the pound would derive from a Brexit deal being confirmed is likely to be modest. "Yesterday was a good example of some good news failing to provide much lift at all for sterling." 9am update: Merkel urged to step in after Macron’s ‘egregious’ refusal on fisheries Angela Merkel has been urged by Government sources to step into Brexit talks after Emmanuel Macron has refused to budge on European Union demands on fishing. The German Chancellor has been touted by Government sources to break the deadlock in talks on UK fishing after the French President has been accused of adopting an “egregious” position on the dead-end talks. Fishing has been a major point of contention in negotiations between the UK and the EU, with the UK wanting more control over its own waters against the EU’s concerns for its trawling industry. It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned the UK to prepare for no-deal after blaming the EU for no breakthrough in negotiations. Mr Johnson is also believed to be waiting on the results of the US election next week before committing to a decision on a no-deal Brexit.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--SNP faces legal challenge as 'unreasonable' election decision sees Joanna Cherry penalised

Joanna Cherry intended to stand for the Edinburgh Central seat for Holyrood which is currently held by former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson .
The Edinburgh SNP MP however faced competition from ex-SNP Edinburgh Central MSP Marco Biagi for party selection and former Westminster leader Angus Robertson .
But a decision was made that serving SNP MPs would have to step down ahead of next year 's Scottish Parliament election to be able to stand on the SNP ticket for a Holyrood seat following a decision by the party National Executive Committee ( NEC ) .
David Henry , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association and the secretary of the Sighthill and Stenhouse branch of the Party , has lodged papers in Edinburgh Sheriff Court over the ruling .
Mr Henry , who put his name forward to the SNP ’ s next national secretary , demanded actions and papers as part of his court bid including details of any advice relating to the rule change , records showing the votes and the results on the rule change on the NEC and an investigation into the conduct of the respondents over the decision .
The respondents include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s husband Peter Murrell , business convener and deputy leader of the party at Westminster Kirsten Oswald and party governance officer Ian McCann .
The activist is asking the SNP for £5,000 in membership fees and donations to the party if the demands lodged in the papers are not met but he made clear he didn ’ t want the money , stressing he wanted the problems fixed .
Speaking on a Scottish Prism Podcast , Mr Henry said : “ This came out completely of the blue .
“ It was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought it must have been a mistake , an error has taken place '' .
But after releasing the decision was not a mistake , he said : “ So I drafted a letter , I researched the constitution which I wished more people would do in the party , I pulled out the standing orders and I took some advice from a lot of different people .
READ MORE : Boris snaps back : PM to fight 'tooth and nail ' to defeat Sturgeon' “ I wrote a very strong and legalistic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders and the bits I felt couldn ’ t possibly be in compliance with .
“ I demanded an answer within seven days otherwise legal action may follow.
” He stressed that he “ didn ’ t want to take ” the party to court originally and lodged the papers at Edinburgh Sheriff Court .
Mr Henry , a supporter of Joanna Cherry , claimed the SNP were “ messing ” him around after the party failed to respond to him .
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Joanna Cherry intended to stand for the Edinburgh Central seat for Holyrood which is currently held by former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson. The Edinburgh SNP MP however faced competition from ex-SNP Edinburgh Central MSP Marco Biagi for party selection and former Westminster leader Angus Robertson.
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But a decision was made that serving SNP MPs would have to step down ahead of next year's Scottish Parliament election to be able to stand on the SNP ticket for a Holyrood seat following a decision by the party National Executive Committee (NEC). David Henry, the organiser for the SNP Edinburgh Pentlands Constituency Association and the secretary of the Sighthill and Stenhouse branch of the Party, has lodged papers in Edinburgh Sheriff Court over the ruling. Mr Henry, who put his name forward to the SNP’s next national secretary, demanded actions and papers as part of his court bid including details of any advice relating to the rule change, records showing the votes and the results on the rule change on the NEC and an investigation into the conduct of the respondents over the decision. The respondents include SNP chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, business convener and deputy leader of the party at Westminster Kirsten Oswald and party governance officer Ian McCann.
The SNP is facing a legal challenge from an activist
Joanna Cherry is Edinburgh South West MP
The activist is asking the SNP for £5,000 in membership fees and donations to the party if the demands lodged in the papers are not met but he made clear he didn’t want the money, stressing he wanted the problems fixed. Speaking on a Scottish Prism Podcast, Mr Henry said: “This came out completely of the blue. “It was a shock, first of all, I thought it must have been a mistake, an error has taken place". But after releasing the decision was not a mistake, he said: “So I drafted a letter, I researched the constitution which I wished more people would do in the party, I pulled out the standing orders and I took some advice from a lot of different people. READ MORE: Boris snaps back: PM to fight 'tooth and nail' to defeat Sturgeon'
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“I wrote a very strong and legalistic letter detailing the constitution and the standing orders and the bits I felt couldn’t possibly be in compliance with. “I demanded an answer within seven days otherwise legal action may follow.” He stressed that he “didn’t want to take” the party to court originally and lodged the papers at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Mr Henry, a supporter of Joanna Cherry, claimed the SNP were “messing” him around after the party failed to respond to him. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--EU plot to 'cripple' UK defence exposed amid Von der Leyen's dream for Brussels army

Defence policy analyst and Brexit campaigner David Banks explained that the EU has set up the European Defence and Technological Industrial Base ( EDTIB ) to set out what all EU countries must achieve .
He claimed that the EU can advance its project of defence political integration with the plans .
Speaking to The David Ellis Report : EU Boobytrap , Mr Banks said : `` Ursula von der Leyen is one of the key characters behind the EU defence architecture and the growth of military EU .
`` The link between the EU directive and the EU 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it had to cripple or disable the link between member state defence equipment budgets and domestic industry in order for the EU to have the chance to be the principal supervisor of those industries .
`` That 's why they brought in the directive .
`` Once they 've got that integrated defence industry it 's far easier to advance the project of defence political integration than the joint working of EU capabilities alongside the EU integrated defence industry .
`` At the end of the day , being able to defend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capabilities . ''
It comes as talks with the European Union on a post-Brexit trade deal will take place in Brussels from Thursday .
The UK side led by Lord Frost and the EU 's team under Michel Barnier have been meeting in London since the process restarted last week In a sign that enough progress is being made to at least allow talks to continue , the teams will move to the Belgian capital to continue their discussions .
European Commission spokesman Dan Ferrie told reporters : `` I can confirm that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they will run until tomorrow and then they will take place here in Brussels , as of Thursday . ''
He would not be drawn on the status of the negotiations but said both sides are `` engaging intensively '' to reach a deal .
On Monday , Downing Street warned `` time is very short '' to bridge the `` significant '' gaps between the UK and EU .
The current transition arrangements expire at the end of the year and a deal will need to be reached within weeks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then .
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Defence policy analyst and Brexit campaigner David Banks explained that the EU has set up the European Defence and Technological Industrial Base (EDTIB) to set out what all EU countries must achieve. He claimed that the EU can advance its project of defence political integration with the plans. Speaking to The David Ellis Report: EU Boobytrap, Mr Banks said: "Ursula von der Leyen is one of the key characters behind the EU defence architecture and the growth of military EU.
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"The link between the EU directive and the EU's defence architecture is that the EU knew that it had to cripple or disable the link between member state defence equipment budgets and domestic industry in order for the EU to have the chance to be the principal supervisor of those industries. "That's why they brought in the directive. "Once they've got that integrated defence industry it's far easier to advance the project of defence political integration than the joint working of EU capabilities alongside the EU integrated defence industry. "At the end of the day, being able to defend yourself comes down to money and technological capabilities." READ MORE: Joe Biden Brexit warning: Boris Johnson warned over waning influence
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Mr Banks explained that the EU can advance its project of defence political integration
It comes as talks with the European Union on a post-Brexit trade deal will take place in Brussels from Thursday. The UK side led by Lord Frost and the EU's team under Michel Barnier have been meeting in London since the process restarted last week In a sign that enough progress is being made to at least allow talks to continue, the teams will move to the Belgian capital to continue their discussions. European Commission spokesman Dan Ferrie told reporters: "I can confirm that negotiations are ongoing in London right now, they will run until tomorrow and then they will take place here in Brussels, as of Thursday."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--Rishi Sunak defended after 'petty and immature' attack attempts to undermine Chancellor

Rishi Sunak faced significant criticism following the release of a video by the One Rule For Them campaign group .
The video questions whether `` Dishy Rishi '' is on the side of the people with his coronavirus financial strategies .
Rather than focussing on the details of his coronavirus financial packages , however , it highlights his individual wealth and his endeavours outside of politics .
The narrator said : `` Look at his celebrity lifestyle , he has even got his own California beach house , not forgetting a whole country estate and a mansion in Kensington to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy .
`` He has got an army of spin doctors and personal brand consultants , what are they trying to hide ?
`` He is an ex-city banker , he is planning big tax-cuts for his old mates in the city .
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`` Whatever happens to them smooth-talking Rishi will be just fine . ''
While the video does make reference to newspaper headlines supporting the claims made , some social media viewers were not convinced .
One Twitter user wrote : `` When criticising a Chancellor , it is probably not best for the headline to be that he is smart with money . ''
Rishi Sunak : Rather than focussing on the details of his coronavirus financial packages , however , it highlights his individual wealth and his endeavours outside of politics @

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Rishi Sunak faced significant criticism following the release of a video by the One Rule For Them campaign group. The video questions whether "Dishy Rishi" is on the side of the people with his coronavirus financial strategies. Rather than focussing on the details of his coronavirus financial packages, however, it highlights his individual wealth and his endeavours outside of politics.
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The narrator said: "Look at his celebrity lifestyle, he has even got his own California beach house, not forgetting a whole country estate and a mansion in Kensington to boot. "That is what you can get making millions working for a hedge fund that helped crash the economy. "He has got an army of spin doctors and personal brand consultants, what are they trying to hide? "He is an ex-city banker, he is planning big tax-cuts for his old mates in the city. DON'T MISS: Coronavirus chaos: Sunak vows to lift lid on havoc of circuit breaker
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Rishi Sunak has been defended for his coronavirus financial efforts following criticism in a scathing video.
"This is while slashing pay for key workers who put their lives at risk for us, a betrayal of those who have sacrificed the most. "Whatever happens to them smooth-talking Rishi will be just fine." While the video does make reference to newspaper headlines supporting the claims made, some social media viewers were not convinced. One Twitter user wrote: "When criticising a Chancellor, it is probably not best for the headline to be that he is smart with money."
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Rishi Sunak: Rather than focussing on the details of his coronavirus financial packages, however, it highlights his individual wealth and his endeavours outside of politics.
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Rishi Sunak: While the video does make reference to newspaper headlines supporting the claims made, some social media viewers were not convinced.


thedailyexpress--2020-10-27--Nigel Farage insists with '100% certainty' Donald Trump will win US election next week

The former Brexit Party leader explained he has been `` amused '' listening to commentators who believe Joe Biden might win the US election next week , claiming it is a `` replay from 2016 '' .
But Nigel Farage noted that if mail-in voting was abused , Americans would be in `` real trouble '' .
Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch , Mr Farage said : `` I 've watched with amusement at commentators in this country saying , 'it 's a slam dunk , Biden 's won , Trump 's got no chance ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we saw back in 2016 .
`` I say 100 percent of those that go out to vote on November 3 , Donald Trump will win a majority in the electoral college .
`` What I do n't know is the extent to which this early mail-in voting is being used and potentially abused .
`` If we finished with a situation where 10 days after Trump has won the election and it turns out Biden 's won the election then America is going to be in very real trouble .
`` One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Brexit Party was wake people up to the scale of abuse to postal voting in our country .
`` That is the dark cloud that hangs over the US election and I just do n't know the numbers involved at this stage , no one does . ''
With just a week to go until the November 3 election , the two candidates will criss-cross the country on Tuesday in an intense day of campaigning that will also see former President Barack Obama back on the stump .
Trailing Mr Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will hold rallies in three states key to his reelection hopes - Michigan , Wisconsin and Nebraska - while Mr Biden journeys to Georgia and Mr Obama campaigns on Mr Biden 's behalf in critical Florida .
The 2020 US presidential campaign has been unlike any other as a raging coronavirus pandemic that has so far killed more than 225,000 Americans pushes record early voting .
More than 64 million votes have been cast so far , approaching half the total 2016 vote , according to the US Elections Project at the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail ballots could take days or weeks to tally , experts have said .
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The former Brexit Party leader explained he has been "amused" listening to commentators who believe Joe Biden might win the US election next week, claiming it is a "replay from 2016". But Nigel Farage noted that if mail-in voting was abused, Americans would be in "real trouble". Speaking to Jonathan Saxty on Brexit Watch, Mr Farage said: "I've watched with amusement at commentators in this country saying, 'it's a slam dunk, Biden's won, Trump's got no chance'.
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"It's all a replay of what we saw back in 2016. "I say 100 percent of those that go out to vote on November 3, Donald Trump will win a majority in the electoral college. "I say that 100 percent. "What I don't know is the extent to which this early mail-in voting is being used and potentially abused. READ MORE: Watch out, Biden! Piers Morgan exposes Donald Trump's secret weapon
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"If we finished with a situation where 10 days after Trump has won the election and it turns out Biden's won the election then America is going to be in very real trouble. "One of the things we tried to do in the Brexit Party was wake people up to the scale of abuse to postal voting in our country. "That is the dark cloud that hangs over the US election and I just don't know the numbers involved at this stage, no one does." With just a week to go until the November 3 election, the two candidates will criss-cross the country on Tuesday in an intense day of campaigning that will also see former President Barack Obama back on the stump.
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Trailing Mr Biden in national opinion polls, Mr Trump will hold rallies in three states key to his reelection hopes - Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska - while Mr Biden journeys to Georgia and Mr Obama campaigns on Mr Biden's behalf in critical Florida. The 2020 US presidential campaign has been unlike any other as a raging coronavirus pandemic that has so far killed more than 225,000 Americans pushes record early voting. More than 64 million votes have been cast so far, approaching half the total 2016 vote, according to the US Elections Project at the University of Florida. The huge volume of mail ballots could take days or weeks to tally, experts have said. DON'T MISS Trump mocks Joe Biden after embarrassing 'George' blunder [INSIGHT]
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