thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Rishi Sunak to unveil economic masterplan to save jobs tomorrow as he CANCELS Budget

Mr Sunak tweeted : `` As our response to coronavirus adapts , tomorrow afternoon I will update the House of Commons on our plans to continue protecting jobs through the winter . ''
Number 11 said work on the scheme had been taking place alongside Budget preparations and the focus has been on jobs to avoid mass unemployment .
The Treasury said : `` We will always be honest with people about the difficult trade-offs that are involved here .
`` Not between health and the economy , but between keeping people in jobs and helping them find new ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now and rebuilding in the future .
That 's what people deserve . ''
A source close to the Treasury added : `` No-one wanted to be in this situation but we need to respond to it .
`` The Chancellor has shown he has been creative in the past and we hope that people will trust us to continue in that vein .
`` Giving people reassurance and businesses the help they need to get through this is uppermost in his mind . ''
The furlough scheme , which has cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finishes at the end of October .
READ MORE : Six months of lockdown : All the key dates and events of the pandemic Mr Sunak is reportedly working on a German-style scheme for when furlough comes to a close .
The new scheme would see the Government and firms sharing the cost of topping up wages for employees only able to work part-time due to the pandemic .
Calls have been growing for further support for businesses to survive a second coronavirus wave .
On Tuesday , Bank on England governor Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop and rethink '' the furlough scheme in favour of a targeted approach .
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TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working and upskilling scheme .
`` With the right approach we can stop mass unemployment scarring millions .
`` My message to ministers is clear : let 's get around the table and fast-track a new plan . ''
It comes as coronavirus cases in the UK are soaring , with 6,178 further infections confirmed today .
Boris Johnson yesterday announced draconian new rules for England aimed at curbing the spread of the virus .
At Prime Minister 's Questions , he was quizzed about support being withdrawn from businesses despite new restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for six months .
Mr Johnson said : `` What we will do is continue to put our arms around the people of this country going through a very tough time and come up with the appropriate creative and imaginative schemes to keep them in work and keep the economy moving .
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Boris Johnson addresses nation as coronavirus cases rise
The Chancellor will outline his plans in Parliament on Thursday. He announced the move on Twitter with a graphic titled "Winter Economy Plan".
Mr Sunak tweeted: "As our response to coronavirus adapts, tomorrow afternoon I will update the House of Commons on our plans to continue protecting jobs through the winter." Number 11 said work on the scheme had been taking place alongside Budget preparations and the focus has been on jobs to avoid mass unemployment. The Treasury said: "We will always be honest with people about the difficult trade-offs that are involved here. "Not between health and the economy, but between keeping people in jobs and helping them find new ones. And between help in the here and now and rebuilding in the future. That's what people deserve."
Rishi Sunak is set to announce new measures to save jobs from a second coronavirus wave this winter
The Chancellor will outline his plans in Parliament on Thursday
A source close to the Treasury added: "No-one wanted to be in this situation but we need to respond to it. "The Chancellor has shown he has been creative in the past and we hope that people will trust us to continue in that vein. "Giving people reassurance and businesses the help they need to get through this is uppermost in his mind." The furlough scheme, which has cost the Government £39.3 billion to date, finishes at the end of October. READ MORE: Six months of lockdown: All the key dates and events of the pandemic
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Mr Sunak announced the move on Twitter with a graphic titled "Winter Economy Plan"
Mr Sunak is reportedly working on a German-style scheme for when furlough comes to a close. The new scheme would see the Government and firms sharing the cost of topping up wages for employees only able to work part-time due to the pandemic. Calls have been growing for further support for businesses to survive a second coronavirus wave. On Tuesday, Bank on England governor Andrew Bailey insisted it was time to "stop and rethink" the furlough scheme in favour of a targeted approach. DON'T MISS
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As our response to coronavirus adapts, tomorrow afternoon I will update the House of Commons on our plans to continue protecting jobs through the winter. pic.twitter.com/eP6aqcocxd — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) September 23, 2020
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) added that the Government must "fast-track a new plan" to protect jobs. TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "We have published detailed proposals for a new short-time working and upskilling scheme. "With the right approach we can stop mass unemployment scarring millions. "My message to ministers is clear: let's get around the table and fast-track a new plan."
Calls have been growing for further support for businesses to survive a second coronavirus wave
Boris Johnson yesterday announced draconian new rules for England aimed at curbing the spread of the virus
It comes as coronavirus cases in the UK are soaring, with 6,178 further infections confirmed today. Boris Johnson yesterday announced draconian new rules for England aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. At Prime Minister's Questions, he was quizzed about support being withdrawn from businesses despite new restrictions which are expected to be in place for six months. Mr Johnson said: "What we will do is continue to put our arms around the people of this country going through a very tough time and come up with the appropriate creative and imaginative schemes to keep them in work and keep the economy moving.”
UK coronavirus map as of September 22
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Keir Starmer accused of exploiting coronavirus to launch party political broadcast on TV

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of `` politicising the pandemic '' by outraged Twitter users .
The reaction emerged online following the BBC 's broadcast of the Labour leader 's response to Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's address to the nation this week .
Sir Keir took the opportunity to attack the Government 's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and call for Britons to follow the rules .
The Opposition leader used the opportunity to criticise the lack of mass testing across the country , what he called a `` failure of Government '' .
He also highlighted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme beyond the October deadline set .
Mr Starmer warned that the consequences for not fixing mistakes made regarding the pandemic could be dire for the country .
He stressed that a `` better future is possible '' for the UK , and urged a vision of a nation that is `` the best place to grow up and grow old '' .
READ MORE : Labour MP dodges Brexit question THREE times on Starmer 's EU approach The Labour leader was mostly reiterating points that he had made during his party conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therefore accused of using the appearance as a `` party political broadcast '' to get his key conference speech lines across .
One user wrote : `` If there was ever politicising of a pandemic then Keir Starmer doing a `` right to reply '' address tonight is it .
`` Talk about distorting the message from the PM to the Country ...
The BBC is a disgrace ! ''
Philip posted : `` Am I missing something here ?
Keir Starmer addressing the nation .
When did this college union politics leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation ?
His party were left for dust at last election , yet here he is with his sirship being given airtime . ''
One user tweeted : `` That was n't a speech to rally the public , it was a doom and gloom party political broadcast , of finger wagging negativity .
It 's clear Starmer 's only policy is criticism without putting forward any ideas or solutions . ''
Another wrote : `` No substance , he is a puppet of the corrupt unions and soon the SNP ... only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 . ''
Anthea Bailey added : `` What is Starmer doing on my screen addressing the nation ?
Who the hell does he think he is ?
Lying too that everyone has done everything asked of them when we know full well they haven ’ t .
Appears the answer to everything is spend more money .
He really is the pits . ''

Keir Starmer criticises Boris Johnson in national address
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of "politicising the pandemic" by outraged Twitter users. The reaction emerged online following the BBC's broadcast of the Labour leader's response to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to the nation this week. Sir Keir took the opportunity to attack the Government's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and call for Britons to follow the rules.
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The Opposition leader used the opportunity to criticise the lack of mass testing across the country, what he called a "failure of Government". He also highlighted the importance of extending the job retention furlough scheme beyond the October deadline set. Mr Starmer warned that the consequences for not fixing mistakes made regarding the pandemic could be dire for the country. He stressed that a "better future is possible" for the UK, and urged a vision of a nation that is "the best place to grow up and grow old". READ MORE: Labour MP dodges Brexit question THREE times on Starmer's EU approach
Starmer slammed for exploiting coronavirus video to attack PM - 'A political broadcast!'
'Starmer just whinging and droning on. Why has he been given this airtime?'
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The Labour leader was mostly reiterating points that he had made during his party conference speech this same week. He was therefore accused of using the appearance as a "party political broadcast" to get his key conference speech lines across. One user wrote: "If there was ever politicising of a pandemic then Keir Starmer doing a "right to reply" address tonight is it. "Talk about distorting the message from the PM to the Country... The BBC is a disgrace!"
'Talk about distorting the message from the PM to the Country.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--EU vows to shutdown Calais migrant route with new asylum plans

It was announced as part of the European Commission ’ s proposed overhaul of the bloc ’ s failed migration and asylum rules .
Under the blueprint , France will be handed greater powers to deport migrants congregating in and around ports on the English Channel .
The route has become a key target for people traffickers sending men , women and children on the perilous journey to the south coast .
Home Secretary Ms Patel earlier this summer hit out at EU states for failing to curb the flow of migrants travelling to northern France .
The EU ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system would make it easier for national authorities to shutdown illegal smuggling routes and encampments .
Ylva Johansson said a strict registration scheme would be used to identify and relocate migrants previously assigned to another member state .
She said : “ It ’ s important that everybody that comes to the EU irregularly are being registered and screened , and that we have a decision for which country is responsible for dealing with the asylum application if the person applies .
“ That means we have a system and with everybody registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fingerprints in the Eurodac registration and who is responsible for this person.
” Eurocrats hope the plans will end years of bitter infighting between member states over how to handle migration from Africa and the Middle East .
Eastern countries , such as Poland and Hungry , have previously rejected proposals that impose a legal obligation to host an assigned “ quota ” of refugees .
But in a bid to soften their opposition to “ mandatory solidarity ” , states will be handed a £9,000-bung for each adult they host .
Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU would be assigned to specific countries based on family links , history of education or work , or having a visa issued by an EU state .
And if a single country is subject to “ migratory pressure ” and can not care for refugees , it can activate a “ compulsory solidarity mechanism ” .
All states would then be ordered to contribute , according to their economic situation and population .
MUST READ : EU crisis : Shock member state set to leave bloc after Brexit The Commission aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running from 2023 .
The proposals still need to be rubber-stamped by capitals and the European Parliament .
Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz has warned “ many states ” would reject any attempts by the EU to redistribute asylum seekers around the bloc .
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It was announced as part of the European Commission’s proposed overhaul of the bloc’s failed migration and asylum rules. Under the blueprint, France will be handed greater powers to deport migrants congregating in and around ports on the English Channel. The route has become a key target for people traffickers sending men, women and children on the perilous journey to the south coast.
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Home Secretary Ms Patel earlier this summer hit out at EU states for failing to curb the flow of migrants travelling to northern France. The EU’s home affairs chief said the new system would make it easier for national authorities to shutdown illegal smuggling routes and encampments. Ylva Johansson said a strict registration scheme would be used to identify and relocate migrants previously assigned to another member state. She said: “It’s important that everybody that comes to the EU irregularly are being registered and screened, and that we have a decision for which country is responsible for dealing with the asylum application if the person applies.
The European commission has unveiled new plans to cut out smuggling routes
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“That means we have a system and with everybody registered, it’s easy to find fingerprints in the Eurodac registration and who is responsible for this person.” Eurocrats hope the plans will end years of bitter infighting between member states over how to handle migration from Africa and the Middle East. Eastern countries, such as Poland and Hungry, have previously rejected proposals that impose a legal obligation to host an assigned “quota” of refugees. But in a bid to soften their opposition to “mandatory solidarity”, states will be handed a £9,000-bung for each adult they host.
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EU home affairs chief Ylva Johansson
Under the new proposal, arrivals in the EU would be assigned to specific countries based on family links, history of education or work, or having a visa issued by an EU state. And if a single country is subject to “migratory pressure” and cannot care for refugees, it can activate a “compulsory solidarity mechanism”. All states would then be ordered to contribute, according to their economic situation and population. MUST READ: EU crisis: Shock member state set to leave bloc after Brexit
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-23--Brexit LIVE: Barnier angrily rejects transition extension – even if free trade deal agreed

Trade adviser , Shanker Singham , had claimed today an implementation period could be used following the end of the transition .
This would allow both sides the needed time to implement elements of the Brexit deal .
In response , however , the EU said : `` The transition period ends on 31 December .
It can not be extended . ''
Speaking to the Westminster 's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee , Mr Singham said : `` If a political deal is done by even the end of the year , no lawyer in the Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to get in the way of finding a solution .
`` The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time , then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification , but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation . ''
UK ministers are to delay the passage of the bill through the Commons until December .
The legislation is not expected to be debated by the House of Lords until after a crucial EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passage of the legislation , the UK Government hopes to end any concerns on the continent , while also giving the David Frost and his negotiating team , as long as possible to agree a deal before the end of the transition stage .
One Government source also claimed if a Brexit deal is struck , the Government would withdraw certain elements in the bill which violate the withdrawal agreement .
That source told The Times : `` If we can reach a deal there will be no need for them . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no attempt to speed up the bill 's timetable despite its alleged importance .
They added : `` It is surprising that the bill is not even going to get its second reading until October 12 at the very earliest .
“ You would have thought that the government would have been keen to press ahead faster . ''
Currently , the legislation will complete its report stage on September 29 .
Once completed , it will then pass to the peers to be debated , while the crucial EU summit is set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8.09pm update : LSE warns no deal Brexit will cost UK more than coronavirus pandemic The economic cost of a no deal Brexit could be two or three times as bad as the impact of Covid , according to a new report .
Analysis by the London School of Economics and UK in a Changing Europe found “ a no deal Brexit would represent a further major shock to a UK economy ” with a “ major set of changes ” to the economic relationship with the country ’ s largest trading partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modelling with LSE of the impact of a no deal Brexit suggests that the total cost to the UK economy over the longer term will be two to three times as large as that implied by the Bank of England ’ s forecast for the impact of COVID-19.
” Hauliers will need special permits to gain access to Kent as the Government confirmed controversial plans to create an `` internal border '' in an attempt to avoid post-Brexit gridlock .
Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the permits could help avoid queues of up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English Channel after the UK leaves the single market and customs union at the end of the year .
The Kent Access Permit ( KAP ) system could be enforced by police or the use of cameras monitoring the number plates of vehicles entering the county at points such as the Dartford Crossing bringing freight from Essex .
Mr Gove , the minister responsible for preparing the UK for leaving the European Union 's economic structures , set out the measure as he outlined `` reasonable worst-case scenarios '' that could emerge from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK rival to the EU 's Galileo satellite constellation set to be scrapped , influential Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has demanded to know how the £92million allocated towards a feasibility study in 2018 was spent .
Mr Ellwood , chairman of the House of Commons defence committee , also lamented Britain 's exclusion from the project - a decision he said had been pushed by the French .
The UK Space Agency has been widely reported to be poised to pull the plug on the project and has not commented in the face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
The feasibility study was launched by then-Prime Minister Theresa May in 2018 , while Gavin Williamson was Defence Secretary , with the task of looking at options for the UK 's own Global Navigation Satellite System ( GNSS ) .
A Tory peer has insisted Britain will `` adhere strictly '' to any free trade agreement after being challenged over controversial Brexit legislation enabling the UK to break international law .
Tory frontbencher Lord Grimstone of Boscobel was tackled at Westminster over how other countries could have faith the Government would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` in the process of reneging '' on the EU Withdrawal Agreement brokered with Brussels last year .
Pressing the minister for investment , Labour peer and vocal Brexit critic Lord Foulkes of Cumnock said : `` Since the Government are in the process of reneging on the Withdrawal Agreement that they freely entered into , how can Australia , New Zealand , Canada and the other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have faith that this Government will abide by any agreement they make to become a member ? ''
In reply , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government take their responsibilities under agreements very seriously .
`` Sometimes , special circumstances arise where they have to take a view on the matters in the agreement .
`` But I assure him that we will adhere strictly to any free trade agreement that we sign . ''
Scotland 's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell has accused the the Government of committing an `` act of extraordinary recklessness '' by ending the Brexit transition period in 100 days ' time .
Mr Russell hit out after UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of December could result in queues of up 7,000 HGVs in Kent .
He said : `` In the midst of global pandemic , it is an act of extraordinary recklessness for the UK Government to end the Brexit transition period in 100 days .
`` The UK Government is fully prepared to add to the distress of Covid-19 with the economic damage and dislocation of Brexit .
`` It is lamentable that we are now having to prepare to face Brexit 's 'reasonable worst-case scenarios ' whilst we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is clear from today 's statement that Scotland and the UK as a whole are facing considerable economic disruption . ''
Senior Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh has called on ministers to rule out a Brexit `` implementation period '' in the event of late trade agreement .
Speaking in the Commons , the veteran MP for Gainsborough said : `` There 's breaking news just now that if a deal is conducted late , there indeed may not be an extension to the transition period , but there may be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd like to have now is an absolute commitment : no extension to transition , no implementation period .
`` We want a clean break as we promised the electorate at the end of this year . ''
Downing Street has warned time is running out to reach a post-Brexit trade deal which could be in place by January 1 .
The European Union 's negotiator Michel Barnier was in London for informal discussions on today ahead of the next round of talks next week .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is possible to get a deal but we need to make progress because time is obviously running out . ''
Asked whether there could be further rounds of formal talks in early October , the spokesman said : `` Let 's see how the negotiations progress .
`` There 's an EU council that 's due to take place in the middle of October .
`` We do think that it 's possible to reach a deal and we are committed to working hard to secure that . ''
A Kent MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lorries in the county would be `` intolerable '' .
Damian Collins , Tory MP for Folkestone and Hythe , spoke out after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove warned freight industry chiefs huge tailbacks and delays of up to two days is a `` reasonable worst-case scenario '' when the Brexit transition period expires on December 31 .
Mr Collins said : `` This worst-case scenario situation of 7,000 queuing lorries would be intolerable for people in Kent and in my constituency .
`` Even if it was only half that value , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coastbound M20 . ''
Mr Collins asked Mr Gove if he would do all he can `` to make sure that that is not the reality that people are confronted with next year ? ''
Mr Gove replied : `` It 's precisely because we want to avoid that scenario that we 're sharing it today in order that Government can be held to account for doing everything possible to avoid that and also so that we can work with business in order to avoid that . ''
3.01pm update : Gove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Gove has said he is confident free flowing capital and equivalence for UK financial services between Britain and the EU would continue after Brexit because Brussels had accelerated the process .
Mr Gove told MPs : `` One of the things about equivalence is it is what 's called an autonomous process within the EU , and I think since the Prime Minister drew attention to the slow progress of some of those autonomous processes , to be very fair to the EU , that has meant an acceleration .
`` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking today , trade adviser , Shanker Singham , who has been instrumental in shaping post-Brexit trade policy , claimed Mr Johnson may implement a transition period past the new year .
If a deal is agreed before the end of the year , he stated the two sides could implement a period to cover the ratification of the agreement .
He told Westminster 's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee : `` If a political deal is done by even the end of the year , no lawyer in the Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to get in the way of finding a solution .
`` The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time , then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification , but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation . ''
The EU has refuted this claim , insisting the transition can not be extended .
A statement read : `` The transition period ends on 31 December .
It can not be extended .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Brexit Select Committee that it is unlikely the EU will not give the UK a third country listing .
Due to this , it is unlikely there will be a food blockade .
Foreign Secretary , Dominic Raab , has hit back at US Speaker of the House Representatives , over her warnings over future trade deal with the UK .
Ms Pelosi stated a future deal will not happen if the UK endangers the Good Friday Agreement .
Mr Raab , however , has claimed the UK will not impose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Sky News : `` I have been out in Washington , I was there last week .
`` We have got relations with US congressmen and congresswomen from Republicans to Democrats .
`` We are very confident we will be a stalwart partner to the US regardless of who is in office , either in Downing Street or the Oval office .
`` That is the nature of the special relationship . ''
Amid the controversy surrounding the UK Internal Market Bill , France 's Europe Minister , Clement Beaune insisted Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the UK .
In October , the UK and EU agreed Northern Ireland would remain within Brussels ' state aid regime .
However , the UK Internal Market violates this as the Secretary of State is now responsible for disclosing the amount of state aid used in Northern Ireland to the EU Commission .
Mr Beaune said : `` We will see the parliamentary and political context in the UK in the coming weeks .
“ It is clear that we can not put in place an agreement on the future relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into question .
`` There , Europe has some leverage . ''
UK ministers are set to delay the passage of the new legislation through the Commons .
The bill is set to pass through the Lower House at the end of this month before proceeding to the Lords .
However , according to The Times , ministers have deliberately delayed its passage in order to calm concerns on the continent .
The final stages of the legislation could now be delayed until days before the end of the transition , in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agree a Brexit deal .
By delaying the legislation , one source claimed elements within the bill which violate the withdrawal agreement , could then be removed if a trade deal is agreed .
One source said : `` It is surprising that the bill is not even going to get its second reading until October 12 at the very earliest .
“ You would have thought that the government would have been keen to press ahead faster .
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Trade adviser, Shanker Singham, had claimed today an implementation period could be used following the end of the transition. This would allow both sides the needed time to implement elements of the Brexit deal. In response, however, the EU said: "The transition period ends on 31 December. It cannot be extended." Speaking to the Westminster's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee, Mr Singham said: "If a political deal is done by even the end of the year, no lawyer in the Commission , or no legal process, is going to get in the way of finding a solution. "The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time, then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification, but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation."
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UK ministers are to delay the passage of the bill through the Commons until December. The legislation is not expected to be debated by the House of Lords until after a crucial EU summit next month. By delaying the passage of the legislation, the UK Government hopes to end any concerns on the continent, while also giving the David Frost and his negotiating team, as long as possible to agree a deal before the end of the transition stage. One Government source also claimed if a Brexit deal is struck, the Government would withdraw certain elements in the bill which violate the withdrawal agreement. That source told The Times: "If we can reach a deal there will be no need for them." Another source said UK ministers had made no attempt to speed up the bill's timetable despite its alleged importance.
They added: "It is surprising that the bill is not even going to get its second reading until October 12 at the very earliest. “You would have thought that the government would have been keen to press ahead faster." Currently, the legislation will complete its report stage on September 29. Once completed, it will then pass to the peers to be debated, while the crucial EU summit is set to be held on October 15-16. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
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8.09pm update: LSE warns no deal Brexit will cost UK more than coronavirus pandemic The economic cost of a no deal Brexit could be two or three times as bad as the impact of Covid, according to a new report. Analysis by the London School of Economics and UK in a Changing Europe found “a no deal Brexit would represent a further major shock to a UK economy” with a “major set of changes” to the economic relationship with the country’s largest trading partner. The report says: “Our modelling with LSE of the impact of a no deal Brexit suggests that the total cost to the UK economy over the longer term will be two to three times as large as that implied by the Bank of England’s forecast for the impact of COVID-19.” 7.38pm update: Gove unveils permit plan for lorry drivers Hauliers will need special permits to gain access to Kent as the Government confirmed controversial plans to create an "internal border" in an attempt to avoid post-Brexit gridlock. Cabinet minister Michael Gove said the permits could help avoid queues of up to 7,000 trucks seeking to cross the English Channel after the UK leaves the single market and customs union at the end of the year. The Kent Access Permit (KAP) system could be enforced by police or the use of cameras monitoring the number plates of vehicles entering the county at points such as the Dartford Crossing bringing freight from Essex. Mr Gove, the minister responsible for preparing the UK for leaving the European Union's economic structures, set out the measure as he outlined "reasonable worst-case scenarios" that could emerge from January 1.
Lorry drivers will need a special permit to get into Kent
7.05pm update: MP demands answers on Galileo cash mystery With plans for a UK rival to the EU's Galileo satellite constellation set to be scrapped, influential Tory MP Tobias Ellwood has demanded to know how the £92million allocated towards a feasibility study in 2018 was spent. Mr Ellwood, chairman of the House of Commons defence committee, also lamented Britain's exclusion from the project - a decision he said had been pushed by the French. The UK Space Agency has been widely reported to be poised to pull the plug on the project and has not commented in the face of reports to that effect earlier this week. The feasibility study was launched by then-Prime Minister Theresa May in 2018, while Gavin Williamson was Defence Secretary, with the task of looking at options for the UK's own Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
6.42pm update: Tory peer insists UK wilk stick to free trade agreements A Tory peer has insisted Britain will "adhere strictly" to any free trade agreement after being challenged over controversial Brexit legislation enabling the UK to break international law. Tory frontbencher Lord Grimstone of Boscobel was tackled at Westminster over how other countries could have faith the Government would stick to future deals as it was "in the process of reneging" on the EU Withdrawal Agreement brokered with Brussels last year. Pressing the minister for investment, Labour peer and vocal Brexit critic Lord Foulkes of Cumnock said: "Since the Government are in the process of reneging on the Withdrawal Agreement that they freely entered into, how can Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have faith that this Government will abide by any agreement they make to become a member?" In reply, Lord Grimstone said: "The British Government take their responsibilities under agreements very seriously. "Sometimes, special circumstances arise where they have to take a view on the matters in the agreement. "But I assure him that we will adhere strictly to any free trade agreement that we sign." 5.22pm update: Scots accuse Government of recklessness over Brexit Scotland's Constitution Secretary Mike Russell has accused the the Government of committing an "act of extraordinary recklessness" by ending the Brexit transition period in 100 days' time. Mr Russell hit out after UK Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove told MPs disruption when the transition period finishes at the end of December could result in queues of up 7,000 HGVs in Kent. He said: "In the midst of global pandemic, it is an act of extraordinary recklessness for the UK Government to end the Brexit transition period in 100 days. "The UK Government is fully prepared to add to the distress of Covid-19 with the economic damage and dislocation of Brexit. "It is lamentable that we are now having to prepare to face Brexit's 'reasonable worst-case scenarios' whilst we are responding to a deadly virus, and it is clear from today's statement that Scotland and the UK as a whole are facing considerable economic disruption." 4.03pm update: Veteran Tory demands 'clean break' when transition period ends Senior Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh has called on ministers to rule out a Brexit "implementation period" in the event of late trade agreement. Speaking in the Commons, the veteran MP for Gainsborough said: "There's breaking news just now that if a deal is conducted late, there indeed may not be an extension to the transition period, but there may be a two-year implementation period. "What I'd like to have now is an absolute commitment: no extension to transition, no implementation period. "We want a clean break as we promised the electorate at the end of this year."
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3.35pm update: Downing Street warns 'time is running out' Downing Street has warned time is running out to reach a post-Brexit trade deal which could be in place by January 1. The European Union's negotiator Michel Barnier was in London for informal discussions on today ahead of the next round of talks next week. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "We do still believe that it is possible to get a deal but we need to make progress because time is obviously running out." Asked whether there could be further rounds of formal talks in early October, the spokesman said: "Let's see how the negotiations progress. "There's an EU council that's due to take place in the middle of October. "We do think that it's possible to reach a deal and we are committed to working hard to secure that." 3.19pm update: Kent MP demands reassurances over lorry tailbacks and delays A Kent MP has told MPs a queue of 7,000 lorries in the county would be "intolerable". Damian Collins, Tory MP for Folkestone and Hythe, spoke out after Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove warned freight industry chiefs huge tailbacks and delays of up to two days is a "reasonable worst-case scenario" when the Brexit transition period expires on December 31. Mr Collins said: "This worst-case scenario situation of 7,000 queuing lorries would be intolerable for people in Kent and in my constituency. "Even if it was only half that value, it would still require the closure of the coastbound M20." Mr Collins asked Mr Gove if he would do all he can "to make sure that that is not the reality that people are confronted with next year?" Mr Gove replied: "It's precisely because we want to avoid that scenario that we're sharing it today in order that Government can be held to account for doing everything possible to avoid that and also so that we can work with business in order to avoid that." 3.01pm update: Gove confident on financial services equivalence after Brexit Michael Gove has said he is confident free flowing capital and equivalence for UK financial services between Britain and the EU would continue after Brexit because Brussels had accelerated the process. Mr Gove told MPs: "One of the things about equivalence is it is what's called an autonomous process within the EU, and I think since the Prime Minister drew attention to the slow progress of some of those autonomous processes, to be very fair to the EU, that has meant an acceleration. "So I am confident, yes."
1.49pm update: Boris Johnson could use implementation period past December expert claims Speaking today, trade adviser, Shanker Singham, who has been instrumental in shaping post-Brexit trade policy, claimed Mr Johnson may implement a transition period past the new year. If a deal is agreed before the end of the year, he stated the two sides could implement a period to cover the ratification of the agreement. He told Westminster's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee: "If a political deal is done by even the end of the year, no lawyer in the Commission , or no legal process, is going to get in the way of finding a solution. "The issue is whether a political deal can be done in the time, then there can be implementation periods and specific periods to cover ratification, but no one is going to talk about this right now because we are still in a negotiation." The EU has refuted this claim, insisting the transition cannot be extended. A statement read: "The transition period ends on 31 December. It cannot be extended."
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12.15pm update: Michel Barnier "determined" to get a trade deal Arriving today for informal talks, the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier claimed he is determined to get a Brexit deal. He told Reuters: " I am determined. "We remain calm, respectful, realistic and firm." 11.06am update: No deal Brexit warning UBS Global Wealth Managements has said it expects the sterling to weaken in the event of a no deal Brexit. They also said the banking stocks could drop by 15-20 percent if there isn't a Brexit deal. Caroline Simmons, UK chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth, said: "Ultimately we think it’s likelier that a deal will be struck between the UK and EU, but a no-deal exit cannot be ruled out."
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10.13am update: Food blockade unlikely Trade consultant, Shanker Singham, told the Brexit Select Committee that it is unlikely the EU will not give the UK a third country listing. Due to this, it is unlikely there will be a food blockade. 9.40am update: Dominic Raab slaps down Nancy Pelosi Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has hit back at US Speaker of the House Representatives, over her warnings over future trade deal with the UK. Ms Pelosi stated a future deal will not happen if the UK endangers the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Raab, however, has claimed the UK will not impose a hard border in Ireland. He told Sky News: "I have been out in Washington, I was there last week. "We have got relations with US congressmen and congresswomen from Republicans to Democrats. "We are very confident we will be a stalwart partner to the US regardless of who is in office, either in Downing Street or the Oval office. "That is the nature of the special relationship."
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9.11am update: Government warns of 7,000-long queues in Kent Cabinet Office Minister, Michael Gove informed the freight industry may face long delays to trade following the end of the transition period. In a letter seen by the BBC, Mr Gove said this scenario is a "reasonable worst-case scenario". He wrote: "Maximum queues of 7,000 port bound trucks in Kent and associated maximum delays of up to two days. “Both imports and exports could be disrupted to a similar extent." 9.08am update: Government defeated over Brexit food standards The House of Lords voted 307 to 212 to protect British standards post-Brexit. On Tuesday, peers backed an amendment to the Agriculture Bill aimed at blocking the import of food products from abroad at a lower animal welfare standards. This means the any future trade deal must meet or exceed current domestic standards.
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Brexit: Staying in the EU is 'bad news' for Scotland warns Cash
8am update: EU continues threat of legal action Amid the controversy surrounding the UK Internal Market Bill, France's Europe Minister, Clement Beaune insisted Brussels had not ruled out taking legal action against the UK. In October, the UK and EU agreed Northern Ireland would remain within Brussels' state aid regime. However, the UK Internal Market violates this as the Secretary of State is now responsible for disclosing the amount of state aid used in Northern Ireland to the EU Commission. Mr Beaune said: "We will see the parliamentary and political context in the UK in the coming weeks. “It is clear that we cannot put in place an agreement on the future relationship if the withdrawal agreement has been called into question. "There, Europe has some leverage."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Rishi Sunak exposes Labour dithering on furlough scheme demands: 'Don't even have plan A!'

Rishi Sunak announced on Thursday a new jobs support scheme that would help firms keep people employed but on shorter hours , as he warned he could not save every business or role .
The Chancellor had ruled out a wholesale extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme , which supported 8.9 million private sector jobs at its peak in May and ends next month , but new restrictions to counter a growing second wave of COVID cases has brought clamour for a replacement .
He went on to expose Labour MP Anneliese Dodds for the party 's furlough scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 've called for the introduction of a system of targeted wage support 40 times .
That call has been rebuffed by this Government 20 times .
It 's a relief this Government have U-turned now .
`` But we must be open and honest .
That delay in introducing this new scheme will have impacted on businesses ' confidence .
`` I know that from talking to them , and I 'm sure members on the opposite benches know that from talking to businesses in their constituencies . ''
Mr Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks and months she has said that furlough should n't go on forever and then changed her mind and said that we should extend it .
READ MORE : Rishi Sunak to unveil plan to save jobs tomorrow as he CANCELS Budget '' Then she changed her mind and said it should be replaced .
`` Only yesterday the leader of the Opposition said it should be extended again .
That 's not the kind of certainty British businesses need . ''
He added : `` The party opposite does n't even have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced questions over why the Treasury has not announced further support for those businesses and employees in areas where local lockdowns are in place .
Labour 's Charlotte Nichols said : `` Large parts of the north , including my constituency of Warrington North , are under extra restrictions but are not being given additional support from the Treasury , whether for our local authorities or our businesses .
`` If this Government 's levelling-up agenda is to mean anything , this must be urgently addressed .
`` Today 's statement is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes ' , so what extra measures will the Chancellor provide to constituencies like mine to ensure that we are not levelled-down as a result of this pandemic ? ''
Mr Sunak replied : `` There is support in place through the NHS for local authorities , for any response in areas of tighter restrictions - whether that 's for community information , enhanced testing - and lately we outlined the self-isolation incentive payments of up to £500 and also , a business grant support scheme for businesses that had been ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU sets example for Britain [ ANALYSIS ] Boris ' refusal to 'cave to Brussels demands ' has left Barnier reeling [ INSIGHT ] There 's no amnesia like that of former PM – look at THERESA MAY [ COMMENT ]

Rishi Sunak criticises Labour over furlough scheme demands
Rishi Sunak announced on Thursday a new jobs support scheme that would help firms keep people employed but on shorter hours, as he warned he could not save every business or role. The Chancellor had ruled out a wholesale extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which supported 8.9 million private sector jobs at its peak in May and ends next month, but new restrictions to counter a growing second wave of COVID cases has brought clamour for a replacement. He went on to expose Labour MP Anneliese Dodds for the party's furlough scheme demands.
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Ms Dodds told MPs: "I've called for the introduction of a system of targeted wage support 40 times. That call has been rebuffed by this Government 20 times. It's a relief this Government have U-turned now. "But we must be open and honest. That delay in introducing this new scheme will have impacted on businesses' confidence. "I know that from talking to them, and I'm sure members on the opposite benches know that from talking to businesses in their constituencies." Mr Sunak replied: "In the last few weeks and months she has said that furlough shouldn't go on forever and then changed her mind and said that we should extend it. READ MORE: Rishi Sunak to unveil plan to save jobs tomorrow as he CANCELS Budget
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Rishi Sunak hit out at Labour's Anneliese Dodds
"Then she changed her mind and said it should be replaced. "Only yesterday the leader of the Opposition said it should be extended again. That's not the kind of certainty British businesses need." He added: "The party opposite doesn't even have a plan A." Mr Sunak faced questions over why the Treasury has not announced further support for those businesses and employees in areas where local lockdowns are in place.
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Labour's Charlotte Nichols said: "Large parts of the north, including my constituency of Warrington North, are under extra restrictions but are not being given additional support from the Treasury, whether for our local authorities or our businesses. "If this Government's levelling-up agenda is to mean anything, this must be urgently addressed. "Today's statement is a significant change of direction from 'whatever it takes', so what extra measures will the Chancellor provide to constituencies like mine to ensure that we are not levelled-down as a result of this pandemic?" Mr Sunak replied: "There is support in place through the NHS for local authorities, for any response in areas of tighter restrictions - whether that's for community information, enhanced testing - and lately we outlined the self-isolation incentive payments of up to £500 and also, a business grant support scheme for businesses that had been ordered to close. DON'T MISS Canada's turbot WAR with EU sets example for Britain [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Sacked on air? Awkward moment Labour MP learns she has lost frontbench role live on TV

Labour frontbencher Nadia Whittome appeared to get sacked from her position live on air last night in an astonishing move that sparked claims of chaos inside the Labour Party .
The awkward moment saw Ms Whittome deny Labour Party claims that she had resigned , after she broke with party whips on the Overseas Operations Bill .
The Nottingham MP had earlier joined Jeremy Corbyn and several other Labour politicians to rebel against Sir Keir 's order to abstain .
During a bizarre exchange on ITV 's Peston , co-host Anushka Asthana read out a breaking news tweet from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The tweet read : `` Labour whips are understood to consider three of the party 's PPS ' to have resigned tonight as a result of voting against the Overseas Operations Bill .
`` Beth Winter , Nadia Whittome and Olivia Blake voted against after being told to abstain .
They join 16 other Labour rebels . ''
Ms Whittome quickly corrected this claim , telling Peston : `` I have not resigned . ''
JUST IN : Jeremy Corbyn rebels in Commons vote on protecting UK troops When a bemused Peston asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resign , '' the MP struggled to respond , only saying : `` Well , um ... '' The ITV political host followed : `` The whip was that you should all abstain , but you voted with Jeremy Corbyn against this bill . ''
Ms Whittome explained : `` There was a one-line whip to abstain .
I thought the bill was a matter of conscience .
`` I understand why colleagues came to a different conclusion and thought they could amend it at committee stage .
That is reasonable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the major human rights organisations , like Amnesty and Human Rights Watch , and even the British legion , opposed this bill .
`` It is anti-veteran , anti-human rights , and would effectively decriminalise torture – and that ’ s why I voted against it . ''
Viewers were left stunned , with one saying : `` I do hope there ’ s a screenshot of Whittome ’ s face when she learned she ’ d been sacked on live TV . ''
Others commented on the `` chaos within Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Corbyn and Starmer wings of the party .
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Nadia Whittome: Labour MP denies resigning from PPS role
Labour frontbencher Nadia Whittome appeared to get sacked from her position live on air last night in an astonishing move that sparked claims of chaos inside the Labour Party. The awkward moment saw Ms Whittome deny Labour Party claims that she had resigned, after she broke with party whips on the Overseas Operations Bill. The Nottingham MP had earlier joined Jeremy Corbyn and several other Labour politicians to rebel against Sir Keir's order to abstain.
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During a bizarre exchange on ITV's Peston, co-host Anushka Asthana read out a breaking news tweet from the Daily Mirror's reporter Oliver Milne. The tweet read: "Labour whips are understood to consider three of the party's PPS' to have resigned tonight as a result of voting against the Overseas Operations Bill. "Beth Winter, Nadia Whittome and Olivia Blake voted against after being told to abstain. They join 16 other Labour rebels." Ms Whittome quickly corrected this claim, telling Peston: "I have not resigned." JUST IN: Jeremy Corbyn rebels in Commons vote on protecting UK troops
Nadia Whittome appeared to get sacked from her position live on air last night
Nadia Whittome appeared to learn that she had been fired by Sir Keir Starmer live on air last night
When a bemused Peston asked whether she "expected to be asked to resign," the MP struggled to respond, only saying: "Well, um..." The ITV political host followed: "The whip was that you should all abstain, but you voted with Jeremy Corbyn against this bill." Ms Whittome explained: "There was a one-line whip to abstain. I thought the bill was a matter of conscience. "I understand why colleagues came to a different conclusion and thought they could amend it at committee stage. That is reasonable.
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Steve Baker says he’s ‘certain’ Brady amendment will pass
The Nottingham MP joined Jeremy Corbyn and several other Labour politicians to rebel against Sir Keir's order


thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Tory civil war: Rebels '100% certain' of blocking PM's COVID powers 'It's rule by decree!'

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Sir Graham Brady has pushed ahead with his plan to table an amendment forcing the Government to put any new COVID-19 restrictions to a vote of MPs .
Speaking on ITV 's Peston on Wednesday night , fellow Tory MP , and supporter of the amendment , Steve Baker said that he was `` absolutely 100 percent certain it will pass '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour to back the amendment , challenging them on whether they were `` serious about taking back control in Parliament '' .
Mr Baker told Peston that he was confident that Sir Graham 's amendment , where Parliament must directly approve any new COVID restrictions before they come into force , will pass with the support of Labour and the SNP .
He explained : `` This would mean Parliament gets to vote for major national measures that infringe on our liberties before they come into force .
`` I am organising people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 percent certain it will pass if Labour and the SNP vote for it .
`` However , Labour and the SNP have been missing in action on civil liberties . ''
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Steve Baker says he’s ‘certain’ Brady amendment will pass
Sir Graham Brady has pushed ahead with his plan to table an amendment forcing the Government to put any new COVID-19 restrictions to a vote of MPs. Speaking on ITV's Peston on Wednesday night, fellow Tory MP, and supporter of the amendment, Steve Baker said that he was "absolutely 100 percent certain it will pass". However, he urged the SNP and Labour to back the amendment, challenging them on whether they were "serious about taking back control in Parliament".
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Mr Baker told Peston that he was confident that Sir Graham's amendment, where Parliament must directly approve any new COVID restrictions before they come into force, will pass with the support of Labour and the SNP. He explained: "This would mean Parliament gets to vote for major national measures that infringe on our liberties before they come into force. "I am organising people to back it. I am absolutely 100 percent certain it will pass if Labour and the SNP vote for it. "However, Labour and the SNP have been missing in action on civil liberties." JUST IN: Coronavirus rebellion: Boris must do FOUR things to avoid backlash
Steve Baker said that he was "absolutely 100% certain it will pass"
Sir Graham Brady has pushed ahead with his plan to table his amendment
Mr Baker added: "If they are serious about taking back control in Parliament, about doing their duty as a constructive Opposition, they need back Sir Graham's amendment. "We need to vote on Parliament before liberties are locked down." His confidence in the amendment won support from Commons Liaisons Committee Chair Bernard Jenkin, who tweeted: "He’s a pretty good judge of these things." This prompted the Peston programme's Twitter page to respond: "Rebellion incoming."
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Steve Baker urged the SNP and Labour to back the amendment
Graham Brady warns of 'intrusive' COVID government powers
Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the influential 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, has criticised ministers for having "got into the habit of ruling by decree". The vote on his amendment is set to go ahead next week ahead of a renewal of the Coronavirus Act which is debated in the Commons. Former cabinet minister David Davis said the Prime Minister’s latest lockdown measures had convinced him and several other Tories to back Sir Graham's amendment. DON'T MISS: BBC Weather warning: Temperatures plummet below freezing [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson's border in Kent 'plot to force deal' – will anger Leave voters

Mr Hawkes even suggested Boris Johnson is moving towards a Theresa-May style deal , which prompted outrage among Tory Brexiteers last year .
He wrote on Twitter : “ I can ’ t help thinking the Internal Markets Bill , talk of a 'border ' in Kent is all cover for the very Theresa May-like Brexit deal Boris will sign , say , at the end of October.
” Mr Johnson has given the EU a deadline of October 15 to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal , but the two sides are still at a stalemate over a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc also worsened following the Prime Ministers ’ plan to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement if a deal is not reached in time , as outlined in the Internal Markets Bill .
Yesterday Michael Gove , the minister responsible for no deal planning , has said truck drivers will need a permit to enter Kent after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 .
He said the permits could help avoid queues of up to 7,000 trucks seeking to cross the English Channel after the UK leaves the single market and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
The minister suggested the Kent Access Permit ( KAP ) system would be enforced by police and ANPR cameras .
Drivers will need to apply for the permits online and show they have all the paperwork they need to ferry goods to Europe .
2pm update : Northern Ireland protocol must be implemented in good faith , says Simon Coveney The deputy leader of Fine Gael has said the Northern Ireland Protocol must be implemented in full to give the region 's businesses the certainty they need .
Mr Coveney , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for foreign affairs , stressed the importance of operating the protocol in `` good faith '' as he met with the leaders of Stormont 's four main pro-EU parties .
He said : “ Since the beginning of the Brexit process , Ireland and the EU have been committed to finding a solution which works for the people of Northern Ireland and for the island as a whole .
`` The protocol does this .
There was strong agreement this morning on the vital importance of implementing the protocol in full and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the particular challenges facing business in Northern Ireland .
`` They need certainty , and this needs to be delivered through full implementation of the protocol . ''
1.08pm update : Brexit checks at Northern Ireland ports will not be ready in time , official confirms New checking facilities for goods arriving in Northern Ireland from Great Britain will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period , a senior official has confirmed .
Contingency arrangements are being prepared , including the repurposing of old buildings and an interim paper-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional regulatory checks at ports comes into effect on January 1 .
Denis McMahon , the permanent secretary in the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs , said he and his colleagues had been left in an `` impossible position '' as they worked on a project that was openly opposed by their minister , Edwin Poots .
He told his Assembly scrutiny committee : `` My message to you today is , despite monumental efforts by the team , not everything will be place by the 1st of January 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarity is still needed ahead of Brexit deadline Simon Byrne , a senior Britihs police officer who has served as chief constable of the police service of Northern Ireland since July 2019 , has said several areas concerning Brexit still need to be ironed out .
He said : `` We are still three months out from the finish line .
`` All we know is that finish line is coming quickly and there are details to tidy up . ''
Senior officers said the PSNI enjoyed close relations with the Garda and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engagements around the EU withdrawal which related to the Republic .
Assistant chief constable Mark McEwan said : `` There have been certain issues around clarity and some political sensitivities around direct negotiations , around our ongoing transfer of information and other matters in the justice and home affairs side of things .
`` Those conversations have stepped up , we have very strong relationships . ''
11.23am update : Attorney General says she is ‘ extremely proud ’ to be support the Internal Markets Bill The Attorney General faced a wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government ’ s controversial Internal Markets Bill .
But Suella Braverman continued to defend the Bill in the face of fierce opposition from Labour ’ s shadow solicitor general Ellie Reeves .
Ms Braverman said : I 'm extremely proud to be supporting this Bill .
`` It protects our country and safeguards the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland .
`` ( Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ) called for patriotism this week , but their opposition to this Bill is anything but patriotic .
`` How she can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United Kingdom Parliament and at the same time vote against a Bill that defends the unity of our country , maintains peace in Northern Ireland and enables the United Kingdom , our country , her country to thrive is not only illogical but does a grave disservice to the nation 's interests . ''
The Attorney General has faced calls to resign as she defended controversial Brexit legislation which enables the UK to break international law .
Suella Braverman told MPs it is `` entirely proper , entirely constitutional and lawful in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may operate in breach of international law or treaty obligations .
She added : `` It 's a pretty basic principle of law and if the honourable gentleman is having trouble understanding , I 'd be very happy to sit down and explain it to him . ''
Ms Braverman was replying to the SNP 's attorney general spokesman Stuart McDonald , who accused her of `` putting her political loyalties , her Brexit fanaticism ahead of her loyalty to the rule of law , when it should be the other way round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That is why she should resign . ''
10.04am update : Boris rattles Barnier as EU forced to accept its Brexit stance 'completely unrealistic ' The European Union has struggled to understand it has a `` completely unrealistic position '' in post-Brexit trade talks amid Boris Johnson 's refusal to `` cave in '' to its demands , according to a trade law expert Boris Johnson has taken a different approach to UK-EU talks from the previous Government according to Shanker Singham .
The CEO of trade law and economic policy consultancy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not cave into the EU 's demands and that the Prime Minister has successfully got that across to Michel Barnier .
Speaking to Westminster 's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee , Mr Singham said : `` I think what was going on in the sort of June/July period was the EU were essentially negotiating with the UK Government as it was prior to the new administration .
`` The history of the negotiation was that if the EU remained firm with its very strong opening bid and did not deviate off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the UK would cave in .
`` So , from a negotiating standpoint , I think the EU has just assumed that would continue , hence we have this issue where the EU has put forward this position .
`` I would describe it as a completely unrealistic position , that another country would adopt your rule of law , your own legal order .
`` They are doing that because they think the UK will ultimately cave in and simply accept the EU 's demands .
`` I think what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it has succeeded , is that it is not going to cave in like it had done in the past .
`` That is quite hard for the EU to understand : that there is quite a different approach now . ''
9.22am update : Lorry permit plan branded ‘ pointless and counterproductive ’ by an industry body Road Haulage Association ( RHA ) policy director Duncan Buchanan said the measure aimed at avoiding post-Brexit gridlock is simply a “ tick box exercise ” .
Mr Buchanan said he was involved in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicated that Kent Access Permits will be issued to all lorry drivers who claim their paperwork is in order , without any checks carried out .
He told the PA news agency : “ It ’ s an honesty box system .
It ’ s not an effective system to actually guarantee or ensure that someone is ready to cross the border .
“ It doesn ’ t do that .
It is just a logging system for someone to say ‘ I am going to the port and I promise I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t really do much more than that.
” He added : “ It ’ s not asking for reference numbers or anything like that .
It is super basic .
Thankfully the bureaucracy involved is negligible , but the function is also negligible .
“ The entire system is pointless and probably counterproductive.
” 8.41am update : Government urged to ramp up engagement with business as Brexit nears The Government is being urged to urgently ramp up engagement with business amid a series of `` unanswered questions '' over Brexit .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Brexit transition period , the British Chambers of Commerce ( BCC ) said there were 26 key questions that remain to be answered .
The business group said its research suggested that preparation for the coming changes was low because of the `` unprecedented challenges '' facing companies .
Fewer than two in five have done a Brexit risk assessment this year , compared to 57 % in 2019 , said the BCC .
Officials called for an immediate resumption of weekly business preparedness summits with senior ministers .
Ashford MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kent Access Permit ( KAP ) for lorries heading to the Port of Dover .
The former de facto deputy prime minister to Theresa May told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme he supported them to `` avoid chaos on Kent 's roads '' .
He said : `` Occasionally there are problems across the Channel and it is possible , I 'll put it politely , this could happen again on January 1 when the transition period ends .
`` What we have done in the past is get as many lorries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Channel Tunnel as possible and then stop them there so you have to close the motorways and you get chaos on Kent 's roads .
`` If you can say to these lorries there are problems , or in this case you do n't have the right paperwork so you are going to cause problems at the border , it is much more sensible to sort them out before thousands of lorries descend on Kent .
`` So actually spreading the problem around the country means it is not a problem for @ @ @

Brexit: Expert on impact of Internal Market Bill to EU's mandate
A political commentator has said the Government’s latest Brexit move could well be part of a wider plan, which is bound to anger Leave voters. Steve Hawkes, Director of Issues and Public Affairs at Burson Cohn & Wolfe, said discussions of a Kent border could be part of a wider plan to force the EU into signing a deal. THIS BLOG HAS CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR TODAY'S LIVE UPDATES.
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Mr Hawkes even suggested Boris Johnson is moving towards a Theresa-May style deal, which prompted outrage among Tory Brexiteers last year. He wrote on Twitter: “I can’t help thinking the Internal Markets Bill, talk of a 'border' in Kent is all cover for the very Theresa May-like Brexit deal Boris will sign, say, at the end of October.” Mr Johnson has given the EU a deadline of October 15 to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal, but the two sides are still at a stalemate over a number of key issues. Tensions with the bloc also worsened following the Prime Ministers’ plan to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement if a deal is not reached in time, as outlined in the Internal Markets Bill.
Brexit news: The Government has unveiled plans to create an 'internal border' in Kent
Yesterday Michael Gove, the minister responsible for no deal planning, has said truck drivers will need a permit to enter Kent after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. He said the permits could help avoid queues of up to 7,000 trucks seeking to cross the English Channel after the UK leaves the single market and customs union at the end of the year. The minister suggested the Kent Access Permit (KAP) system would be enforced by police and ANPR cameras. Drivers will need to apply for the permits online and show they have all the paperwork they need to ferry goods to Europe. FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE UPDATES:
10.15pm update: Brexit triumph: How Boris will guarantee GREAT investment into powerhouse Brexit Britain Brexiteer Robert Oulds argued that Boris Johnson has the ability to ensure Britain becomes an international powerhouse post-EU. The Bruges Group director Robert Oulds argued the UK will always be a point of key focus those looking into invest in foreign markets. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Oulds claimed that if Boris Johnson ensures a good tax policy, Britain will continue to thrive after Brexit and attract even more overseas investors. The Brexiteer noted that historically Britain has been a powerhouse internationally and would have the opportunity to become one again. 8pm update: Boris Johnson's Brexit move slammed by Tory: 'Thatchers would never do this!' Brexit trade talks erupted into chaos after Boris Johnson attempted to override the Withdrawal Agreement, a move Margaret Thatcher would never have done, according to former Attorney General Geoffrey Cox. The Internal Market Bill passed its first hurdle in the Commons last week as MPs voted in favour by 340 votes to 263, but not without controversy. It addresses the Northern Ireland Protocol – an element of the withdrawal agreement designed to prevent a hard border returning to the island of Ireland. The bill seeks to give powers to UK ministers so they can modify or "disapply" rules relating to the movement of goods – Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitted this could break international law.
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Boris Johnson faces backlash from Tory MPs
7pm update: EU crisis: Shock member state set to leave bloc after Brexit after issue ignored by bloc A Brexiteer has predicted one surprising nation will push to leave the EU after Brexit due to frustration with the bloc. The Bruges Group director Robert Oulds argued that euroscepticism was growing among member states. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Oulds insisted that Brexit had better exposed some of the issues with the European Union. He claimed that Italy is likely to be one nation that will push to leave the European Union after the UK. 6.30pm update: Government defeated in Lords over post-Brexit food standards deals The Government has been heavily defeated in the Lords over a cross-party move to guarantee British farming’s high food standards post-Brexit. Peers backed by a majority of 95 a change to the Agriculture Bill aimed at blocking the import of foodstuffs produced abroad to animal welfare and environmental standards lower than those adhered to in the UK. Voting on Tuesday night was 307 to 212 for an amendment proposed by Lord Grantchester which sought a “requirement for agricultural and food imports to meet domestic standards” – amid fears that British farmers could be undermined by future trade deals. 6pm update: Hospitals told to prepare for a no deal Brexit outcome NHS hospitals across the country have been told to prepare for the UK to leave the EU single market and customs union without a deal. Chief executives in England have been put on alert and asked to get the health servie ready for potential disruption as the transition period comes to an end in December. Hospitals have been asked to identify a “senior responsible officer” for no-deal preparations in the letter sent out by Professor Keith Willett — the NHS official in charge of planning for the UK’s exit. 5.15pm update: JPMorgan Chase & Co to move more bankers from London to Europe JP Morgan Chase & Co will move more bankers from London to continental Europe after some 200 employees were told they will need to transfer because of Brexit. According to Bloomberg, these relocations are the "first wave" to respond to the prospect of a no-deal Brexit. Dorothee Blessing, the head of the firm's Frankfurt unit announced the news via a webinar today. Transfers will depend on regulation, client needs and plans for growing the business in Europe. 4.15pm update: EU panic: Brussels announces 'urgent' overhaul as bloc loses access to London after Brexit Brussels today announced an "urgent" overhaul of its financial markets to safeguard the bloc from Brexit. Eurocrats want to end the European Union’s reliance on the City of London after Britain’s transition from the bloc’s rules expires at the end of the year. The proposals hope to give the EU market “strategic autonomy” when the UK quits the single market on December 31. It is also hoped a bolstered capital market will help firms bounce back as the bloc’s economy emerges from recession caused by pandemic lockdowns.
Michael Gove said truck drivers will need a permit to enter Kent
3.30pm update: Ireland chaos: Brexit panic as Dublin leaders hit by coronavirus - Varadkar self-isolates The danger to Ireland if the UK severs ties with the EU at the end of the year without a trade deal in place was stressed by the country's foreign minister Simon Coveney during a meeting with Northern Irish political leaders. Meanwhile Taoiseach and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin's struggling coalition government has been dealt a further blow after it was revealed four ministers - including his predecessor as Irish leader Leo Varadkar - are currently restricting their movements as a result of coronavirus concerns. Mr Coveney, of Fine Gael, is one of them - but was nevertheless clear to meet Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, Alliance leader Naomi Long and Green Party NI leader Clare Bailey in Dublin, during which time he outlined his concerns. Ireland is deeply concerned by the implications of the Internal Market Bill, which would give Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Government the power to override some aspects of the withdrawal agreement with the EU in relation to the Northern Ireland protocol. 3pm update: Steven Brown takes over from Emily Ferguson 2.15pm update: Northern Ireland protocol must be implemented in good faith, says Simon Coveney The deputy leader of Fine Gael has said the Northern Ireland Protocol must be implemented in full to give the region's businesses the certainty they need. Mr Coveney, who is also Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs, stressed the importance of operating the protocol in "good faith" as he met with the leaders of Stormont's four main pro-EU parties. He said: “Since the beginning of the Brexit process, Ireland and the EU have been committed to finding a solution which works for the people of Northern Ireland and for the island as a whole. "The protocol does this. There was strong agreement this morning on the vital importance of implementing the protocol in full and in good faith. "We also noted the particular challenges facing business in Northern Ireland. "They need certainty, and this needs to be delivered through full implementation of the protocol."
The Government wants to avoid long queues on the motorway leading to the Dover port
1.08pm update: Brexit checks at Northern Ireland ports will not be ready in time, official confirms New checking facilities for goods arriving in Northern Ireland from Great Britain will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period, a senior official has confirmed. Contingency arrangements are being prepared, including the repurposing of old buildings and an interim paper-based checking system, when the requirement for additional regulatory checks at ports comes into effect on January 1. Denis McMahon, the permanent secretary in the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, said he and his colleagues had been left in an "impossible position" as they worked on a project that was openly opposed by their minister, Edwin Poots. He told his Assembly scrutiny committee: "My message to you today is, despite monumental efforts by the team, not everything will be place by the 1st of January 2021." 12.19pm update: Police chief says clarity is still needed ahead of Brexit deadline Simon Byrne, a senior Britihs police officer who has served as chief constable of the police service of Northern Ireland since July 2019, has said several areas concerning Brexit still need to be ironed out. He said: "We are still three months out from the finish line. "All we know is that finish line is coming quickly and there are details to tidy up." Senior officers said the PSNI enjoyed close relations with the Garda and had influenced the UK-wide policing structure's engagements around the EU withdrawal which related to the Republic. Assistant chief constable Mark McEwan said: "There have been certain issues around clarity and some political sensitivities around direct negotiations, around our ongoing transfer of information and other matters in the justice and home affairs side of things. "Those conversations have stepped up, we have very strong relationships." 11.23am update: Attorney General says she is ‘extremely proud’ to be support the Internal Markets Bill The Attorney General faced a wave of criticism in the Commons this morning over the Government’s controversial Internal Markets Bill. But Suella Braverman continued to defend the Bill in the face of fierce opposition from Labour’s shadow solicitor general Ellie Reeves. Ms Braverman said: I'm extremely proud to be supporting this Bill. "It protects our country and safeguards the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. "(Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer) called for patriotism this week, but their opposition to this Bill is anything but patriotic. "How she can call herself an MP who sits in the United Kingdom Parliament and at the same time vote against a Bill that defends the unity of our country, maintains peace in Northern Ireland and enables the United Kingdom, our country, her country to thrive is not only illogical but does a grave disservice to the nation's interests."
Attorney General Suella Braverman has defended the Internal Markets Bill
10.46am update: Attorney General faces calls to resign over controversial Brexit legislation The Attorney General has faced calls to resign as she defended controversial Brexit legislation which enables the UK to break international law. Suella Braverman told MPs it is "entirely proper, entirely constitutional and lawful in domestic law" to enact legislation that may operate in breach of international law or treaty obligations. She added: "It's a pretty basic principle of law and if the honourable gentleman is having trouble understanding, I'd be very happy to sit down and explain it to him." Ms Braverman was replying to the SNP's attorney general spokesman Stuart McDonald, who accused her of "putting her political loyalties, her Brexit fanaticism ahead of her loyalty to the rule of law, when it should be the other way round". Mr McDonald added: "That is why she should resign." 10.04am update: Boris rattles Barnier as EU forced to accept its Brexit stance 'completely unrealistic' The European Union has struggled to understand it has a "completely unrealistic position" in post-Brexit trade talks amid Boris Johnson's refusal to "cave in" to its demands, according to a trade law expert Boris Johnson has taken a different approach to UK-EU talks from the previous Government according to Shanker Singham. The CEO of trade law and economic policy consultancy, Competere, said that the UK will not cave into the EU's demands and that the Prime Minister has successfully got that across to Michel Barnier. Speaking to Westminster's Future Relationship with the European Union Committee, Mr Singham said: "I think what was going on in the sort of June/July period was the EU were essentially negotiating with the UK Government as it was prior to the new administration. "The history of the negotiation was that if the EU remained firm with its very strong opening bid and did not deviate off its opening bid then the history was that the UK would cave in. "So, from a negotiating standpoint, I think the EU has just assumed that would continue, hence we have this issue where the EU has put forward this position. "I would describe it as a completely unrealistic position, that another country would adopt your rule of law, your own legal order. "They are doing that because they think the UK will ultimately cave in and simply accept the EU's demands. "I think what the UK had to get across, and it has succeeded, is that it is not going to cave in like it had done in the past. "That is quite hard for the EU to understand: that there is quite a different approach now."
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--‘You LOST, we have left!’ Widdecombe explodes in fiery Brexit debate with Remainer Femi

A furious row erupted on Channel 5 's Jeremy Vine Show between ardent Remainer Femi Oluwole and former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe .
Mr Oluwole attempted to challenge the Brexiteer over the likelihood Brexit would be successful for the UK .
Ms Widdecombe hit back at the comments , assuring that trade deals with other non-EU countries would be reached .
Mr Oluwole demanded the former MEP name a country she considered to be economically successful that does n't have a trade deal with any other nation within 2000 miles .
But , in response , Ms Widdecombe simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK 's agreement with Japan .
Mr Oluwole again repeated his demand for the Brexiteer to answer his question .
However , the former Tory MP told her co-panellist that the UK `` will make trade deals '' .
READ MORE : 'Brexit-critical ' bill MUST pass in Commons , demands Buckland She said : `` But we have been restricted by the terms of the withdrawal agreement from doing that , to which we have stuck .
`` It really is the case that when you say we 're breaking international law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know was predicated on there being a deal . ''
Mr Oluwole shot back : `` You have n't answered my question though .
It 's a simple yes or no .
`` Are you aware of a country you would consider to be economically successful that does n't have a single trade deal with any country within 2000 miles ? ''
Ms Widdecombe responded : `` The reason that you 're asking me that is because you want me to say that Britain has n't .
`` I 've just said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deflected from saying it , Femi , because it is a fact that we were restricted .
`` But we 've got a lot in the pipeline and we will have it , we will trade on WTO terms . ''
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Brexit: Widdecombe shuts down Femi Oluwole in heated debate
A furious row erupted on Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show between ardent Remainer Femi Oluwole and former Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe. Mr Oluwole attempted to challenge the Brexiteer over the likelihood Brexit would be successful for the UK. Ms Widdecombe hit back at the comments, assuring that trade deals with other non-EU countries would be reached.
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Mr Oluwole demanded the former MEP name a country she considered to be economically successful that doesn't have a trade deal with any other nation within 2000 miles. But, in response, Ms Widdecombe simply pointed to the recent announcement of the UK's agreement with Japan. Mr Oluwole again repeated his demand for the Brexiteer to answer his question. However, the former Tory MP told her co-panellist that the UK "will make trade deals". READ MORE: 'Brexit-critical' bill MUST pass in Commons, demands Buckland
'You lost!' Widdecombe shuts down Remainer Femi in fiery Brexit exchange
The former Tory MP told her co-panellist that the UK 'will make trade deals'.
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She said: "But we have been restricted by the terms of the withdrawal agreement from doing that, to which we have stuck. "It really is the case that when you say we're breaking international law, that withdrawal agreement as we all know was predicated on there being a deal." Mr Oluwole shot back: "You haven't answered my question though. It's a simple yes or no. "Are you aware of a country you would consider to be economically successful that doesn't have a single trade deal with any country within 2000 miles?"
'You haven't answered my question though. It's a simple yes or no.'
Brexit: Widdecombe discusses Boris' 'credibility' with no deal
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Nicola Sturgeon nightmare: George Galloway's plot to oust SNP leader surges in support

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George Galloway has placed Nicola Sturgeon under huge pressure after making it his mission to rid Scotland of the SNP .
Mr Galloway , who is leading the bipartisan Alliance 4 Unity , outlined his plan to unite the pro-union parties in Scotland and defeat the SNP next May .
Speaking to The Critic 's podcast , he said that Scotland was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering very badly from business as usual '' .
He said that the Alliance 4 Unity 's goal is to persuade the three unionist parties - the Conservatives , Labour and Liberal Democrats - not to oppose each other at the ballot box .
Mr Galloway explained that the future of the UK was at stake , with the SNP planning a new independence campaign if they win next May 's Holyrood elections .
The former MP said : `` Our purpose is to try and persuade the unionist parties not to oppose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one pro-union to stand in each seat , so we can put out a united front with the Alliance 4 Unity . ''
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George Galloway has placed Nicola Sturgeon under huge pressure after making it his mission to rid Scotland of the SNP. Mr Galloway, who is leading the bipartisan Alliance 4 Unity, outlined his plan to unite the pro-union parties in Scotland and defeat the SNP next May. Speaking to The Critic's podcast, he said that Scotland was in urgent need of change, after "suffering very badly from business as usual".
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He said that the Alliance 4 Unity's goal is to persuade the three unionist parties - the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats - not to oppose each other at the ballot box. Mr Galloway explained that the future of the UK was at stake, with the SNP planning a new independence campaign if they win next May's Holyrood elections. The former MP said: "Our purpose is to try and persuade the unionist parties not to oppose each other. "We want only one pro-union to stand in each seat, so we can put out a united front with the Alliance 4 Unity." JUST IN: Jacob Rees-Mogg brilliantly schools the SNP on finances
George Galloway has placed the SNP under huge pressure
Galloway's remarks come as his 'resign petition' for Nicola Sturgeon gathered pace this week
Mr Galloway said that the pro-unionists need to form an alliance, because the SNP was an independence alliance. He explained: "The SNP contains people like millionaire bankers like Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader. "The party also includes country toffs and right down to the militants who support the overthrow of the Queen. "They are an alliance, we have to be an alliance too."
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Galloway said that the pro-unionists need to form an alliance, because the SNP was an independence alliance
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Mr Galloway's remarks come as his "resign petition" for Nicola Sturgeon gathered pace this week. The political activist and former Labour MP launched the online campaign after the hashtag #ResignSturgeon began trending on social media. So far more than 25,000 people have already signed the petition calling for Nicola Sturgeon to resign or be removed from office. Mr Galloway is asking the public for a no confidence vote in the First Minister. DON'T MISS: EU predictions that UK trade deals would crumble are dismantled [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--Rishi Sunak children: How many children does Rishi Sunak have?

Not much is known of his daughters as he keeps them out of the public eye .
Although on his @ @ @ @ @ , the Chancellor does give an insight into his family life .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ to live , study and work internationally .
`` I met my wife , Akshata @ @ @ @ @ lived for a number of years before returning home .

Not much is known of his daughters as he keeps them out of the public eye.
Although on his UK Parliament About Me page, the Chancellor does give an insight into his family life.
He said: "I have been lucky to live, study and work internationally.
"I met my wife, Akshata, in California where we lived for a number of years before returning home.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-24--EU panic: Brussels announces 'urgent' overhaul as bloc loses access to London after Brexit

Eurocrats want to end the European Union ’ s reliance on the City of London after Britain ’ s transition from the bloc ’ s rules expires at the end of the year .
The proposals hope to give the EU market “ strategic autonomy ” when the UK quits the single market on December 31 .
It is also hoped a bolstered capital market will help firms bounce back as the bloc ’ s economy emerges from recession caused by pandemic lockdowns .
European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said : “ The strength of our economic recovery will depend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function and whether people and businesses can access the investment opportunities and market financing they need.
” He added : “ The EU is having one of the most open financial systems in the world .
We remain open for financial services with the US and we remain open for financial services in the UK .
“ This is particularly important in light of Brexit , as Europe ’ s biggest financial centre is leaving the single market.
” Brussels has been attempting to increase access to capital markets since 2014 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus crisis will give the efforts a welcome boost .
“ Brexit has made it more urgent , ” Mr Dombrovskis told reporters at a news conference in the Belgian capital .
“ There are specific risks , which we are seeing with so much financial activity moving out of the EU.
” He conceded the EU ’ s dependence on financial centres outside the bloc was “ one of the reasons why we are developing capital markets ” .
Commission officials have claimed they will need political support from member states to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans include the creation of a Capital Markets Union – to help companies refund themselves using the stocks and bonds market .
Digital finance reforms are also expected to play a key role in the effort , including new measures to regulate crypto assets .
The first set of rules for supervising providers of cloud computing-based services will also be implemented as banks outsource more crucial information technology .
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Eurocrats want to end the European Union’s reliance on the City of London after Britain’s transition from the bloc’s rules expires at the end of the year. The proposals hope to give the EU market “strategic autonomy” when the UK quits the single market on December 31. It is also hoped a bolstered capital market will help firms bounce back as the bloc’s economy emerges from recession caused by pandemic lockdowns.
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European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said: “The strength of our economic recovery will depend crucially on how well our capital markets function and whether people and businesses can access the investment opportunities and market financing they need.” He added: “The EU is having one of the most open financial systems in the world. We remain open for financial services with the US and we remain open for financial services in the UK. “This is particularly important in light of Brexit, as Europe’s biggest financial centre is leaving the single market.” Brussels has been attempting to increase access to capital markets since 2014.
Valdis Dombrovskis said the EU must reform to protect its markets from Brexit
But now the Commission believes Brexit and the coronavirus crisis will give the efforts a welcome boost. “Brexit has made it more urgent,” Mr Dombrovskis told reporters at a news conference in the Belgian capital. “There are specific risks, which we are seeing with so much financial activity moving out of the EU.” He conceded the EU’s dependence on financial centres outside the bloc was “one of the reasons why we are developing capital markets”.
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European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis
Commission officials have claimed they will need political support from member states to help drive through the reforms. Their plans include the creation of a Capital Markets Union – to help companies refund themselves using the stocks and bonds market. Digital finance reforms are also expected to play a key role in the effort, including new measures to regulate crypto assets. The first set of rules for supervising providers of cloud computing-based services will also be implemented as banks outsource more crucial information technology. MUST READ: Boris Johnson should 'scrap WHOLE withdrawal agreement'
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