thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Boris Johnson calls son ‘wonderful kid’ and insists he's ‘hands on’

Mr Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds welcomed their son Wilfred at the end of April , just weeks after the Prime Minister recovered from his life-threatening battle with coronavirus .
Despite the pressures of leading the country through the Covid 19 crisis , the PM insisted he is playing his part looking after the newborn .
“ It is a very detailed operation and there 's a lot of it , but I 'm pretty hands-on , ” he said .
Mr Johnson has always been reluctant to speak about his family and private life but was drawn on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a caller to LBC during a phone-in .
Neil asked the PM how he had found “ running the country and taking an active role ” in looking after baby Wilfred .
`` But for me at any rate it is very , very busy so the concept of paternity leave is not one that I 've really been able to deal with .
Mr Johnson protested that he “ doesn ’ t usually go on about all of this ” to presenter Nick Ferrari but was pushed to explain what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby - “ cuddling him , changing him , feeding him , reading to him ?
” .
The Prime Minister recently insisted he has `` changed a lot of nappies '' when quizzed about his parenting during a visit to a school .
Mr Symonds gave birth to their son two days after the PM returned to Downing Street following his recovery from Covid 19 .
The couple named him Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson after their grandfathers , and two doctors - Dr Nick Price and Prof Nick Hart - who helped @ @ @ @ @ @

Boris Johnson quizzed on baby son Wilfred by reporter
Mr Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds welcomed their son Wilfred at the end of April, just weeks after the Prime Minister recovered from his life-threatening battle with coronavirus. Despite the pressures of leading the country through the Covid 19 crisis, the PM insisted he is playing his part looking after the newborn.
“It is a very detailed operation and there's a lot of it, but I'm pretty hands-on,” he said. Mr Johnson has always been reluctant to speak about his family and private life but was drawn on the pressures of parenting a new baby by a caller to LBC during a phone-in. Neil asked the PM how he had found “running the country and taking an active role” in looking after baby Wilfred. “It’s an absolutely wonderful time,” Mr Johnson replied. "But for me at any rate it is very, very busy so the concept of paternity leave is not one that I've really been able to deal with.
Boris Johnson said his baby son is a 'wonderful kid'
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds welcomed their son Wilfred at the end of April
“He’s a wonderful kid, an absolutely wonderful kid.” Mr Johnson protested that he “doesn’t usually go on about all of this” to presenter Nick Ferrari but was pushed to explain what he likes most about looking after his new baby - “cuddling him, changing him, feeding him, reading to him?”. "All that,” Mr Johnson replied. The Prime Minister recently insisted he has "changed a lot of nappies" when quizzed about his parenting during a visit to a school. Mr Symonds gave birth to their son two days after the PM returned to Downing Street following his recovery from Covid 19. The couple named him Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson after their grandfathers, and two doctors - Dr Nick Price and Prof Nick Hart - who helped save Mr Johnson's life.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Michel Barnier attacked after blaming UK for Brexit deadlock - ‘Long may it continue'

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Former British MEP Roger Helmer has praised the UK Brexit negotiating team for placing pressure onto the European Union by not making any concessions during the latest round of talks in Brussels .
Face-to-face discussions between the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended a day earlier than planned on Thursday .
Mr Barnier firmly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisting only the EU had engaged “ constructively ” and called for more of the same from Britain .
Roger Helmer , former Conservative and UKIP MEP for the East Midlands , said : “ When Michel Barnier speaks of ‘ a failure to negotiate ’ , he means a failure to make concessions , a failure to do as we ’ re told .
Following the talks , Mr Frost said the personal showdown had given `` extra depth and flexibility '' to talks , however , the positivity was quickly replaced @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Former British MEP Roger Helmer has praised the UK Brexit negotiating team for placing pressure onto the European Union by not making any concessions during the latest round of talks in Brussels. Face-to-face discussions between the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended a day earlier than planned on Thursday.
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Mr Barnier firmly pointed the blame on the UK by insisting only the EU had engaged “constructively” and called for more of the same from Britain. Roger Helmer, former Conservative and UKIP MEP for the East Midlands, said: “When Michel Barnier speaks of ‘a failure to negotiate’, he means a failure to make concessions, a failure to do as we’re told. “Long may it continue.” Following the talks, Mr Frost said the personal showdown had given "extra depth and flexibility" to talks, however, the positivity was quickly replaced with a feeling of Groundhog Day.
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David Frost has rejected EU demands for a level playing field
Mr Frost firmly rejected Mr Barnier’s demands for a level-playing field on trade and access to UK fisheries. The Brussels chief has refused to shift from a mandate given by member states to ensure the UK is bound by EU regulations on trade, in order to protect the single market from being undercut in any future agreements. In a statement, Mr Frost said: “We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days. "The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful.
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Brexit talks ended a day earlier than scheduled
“But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues." Mr Barnier warned there were still “serious divergences” between the two sides He said: "Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement. "However, after four days of discussions, serious divergences remain." The French europhile insisted the EU had engaged "constructively" and added officials needed to see an "equivalent engagement from the UK side". READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Significant gaps in Boris Johnson’s data
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Mr Barnier also warned the UK must respect the negotiating position of the EU. He added: “We will continue to insist on parallel progress on all areas. "The EU expects, in turn, its positions to be better understood and respected in order to reach an agreement. “We need an equivalent engagement by the United Kingdom." Boris Johnson insisted the UK had respected the EU stance and stated he was more optimistic than Mr Barnier that a deal could be reached. DON'T MISS: FTSE 100 LIVE: Global stocks rise as coronavirus recovery hopes grow [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Keir Starmer warned: The challenge of 'Everest proportions' facing Labour leader

Jeremy Corbyn led Labour to a crushing defeat in December 's election and its worst result since the 1930s , handing Mr Johnson and the Tories a huge 80-seat majority in the House of Commons , providing the ruling party with massive power on any parliamentary votes and motions .
But crucially , Labour saw thousands of voters turn against the party in the general election , losing traditional heartlands and constituencies in the north of England that it had held and relied on for decades .
Immediately after becoming leader on April 4 , former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by vicious infighting , a baffling Brexit position and antisemitism allegations that had swept through the party under Mr Corbyn 's leadership .
He also reshuffled his top team but last week sacked education spokeswoman Rebecca Long-Bailey - a strong ally of Mr Corbyn - after she shared an article online which included a reference to what he called an `` antisemitic conspiracy theory '' .
Political experts have warned just three months into his new job , the magnitude of the task ahead of Sir Keir is already evident .
He would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ topple the Prime Minister and the Tories .
John Macdonald , Head of Government Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute think tank , told Express.co.uk `` Sir Keir has benefited not only in not being Corbyn , but in demonstrating a degree of competency at the opposition dispatch box not seen in a Labour leader for a long time .
`` However , no major party has ever increased their number of MPs by over 60 percent , which Starmer would need to accomplish to win in 2024 .
`` He must neutralise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , create a popular narrative , and build a cohesive electoral coalition .
`` To do what no opposition party has done before is no ordinary mountain to climb .
`` Sir Keir is facing a challenge of Everest proportions .
Time will tell if he , or another Labour leader , is the one to make it to the top . ''
Ben Harris-Quinney , chairman , Bow Group think tank , warned Sir Keir is already at risk of falling into a traditional Labour `` trap '' in failing to define @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metropolitan liberals .
He told this website : `` Keir Starmer is in danger of falling into the trap most recent Labour leaders have , which is to ignore the wishes of the working classes in favour of woke metropolitan liberals , whose views are often diametrically opposed .
`` Labour needs to understand that the concerns of the British working classes are not the concerns of metropolitan liberals .
`` By majority the British working class is patriotic and socially conservative .
`` They voted for Brexit , want to see immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the `` woke '' agenda . ''
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He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is threefold : firstly , he needs to convince “ enough ” of its traditional ( often older ) working-class supporters to vote in order to win back a sufficient number of traditional seats ( think Sedgefield in the North East ) .
`` Secondly , he needs to get much better at convincing younger voters and ethnic minorities ( both of whom support the Labour Party in large numbers ) to register and vote .
`` Thirdly , his shadow cabinet needs sufficient credibility to convince people who were “ put-off ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , behaviour or policy ) to vote Labour . ''
The latest warnings come two weeks after Labour was told it has a `` mountain to climb to get back into power in the next five years '' in a damning report that laid bare the crumbling leadership of Mr Corbyn and huge challenge facing Sir Keir .

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Jeremy Corbyn led Labour to a crushing defeat in December's election and its worst result since the 1930s, handing Mr Johnson and the Tories a huge 80-seat majority in the House of Commons, providing the ruling party with massive power on any parliamentary votes and motions. But crucially, Labour saw thousands of voters turn against the party in the general election, losing traditional heartlands and constituencies in the north of England that it had held and relied on for decades. Immediately after becoming leader on April 4, former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir vowed to reunite a party dogged by vicious infighting, a baffling Brexit position and antisemitism allegations that had swept through the party under Mr Corbyn's leadership.
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No major party has ever increased their number of MPs by over 60 percent, which Starmer would need to accomplish to win in 2024 John Macdonald
He also reshuffled his top team but last week sacked education spokeswoman Rebecca Long-Bailey - a strong ally of Mr Corbyn - after she shared an article online which included a reference to what he called an "antisemitic conspiracy theory". Political experts have warned just three months into his new job, the magnitude of the task ahead of Sir Keir is already evident. He would have to create British political history to topple the Prime Minister and the Tories. John Macdonald, Head of Government Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute think tank, told Express.co.uk "Sir Keir has benefited not only in not being Corbyn, but in demonstrating a degree of competency at the opposition dispatch box not seen in a Labour leader for a long time. "However, no major party has ever increased their number of MPs by over 60 percent, which Starmer would need to accomplish to win in 2024.
Keir Starmer has been warned he faces an almost impossible task to topple Boris Johnson and Tories
The Labour leader immediately vowed to reunite the party
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"He must neutralise the toxicity at the heart of Labour, create a popular narrative, and build a cohesive electoral coalition. "To do what no opposition party has done before is no ordinary mountain to climb. "Sir Keir is facing a challenge of Everest proportions. Time will tell if he, or another Labour leader, is the one to make it to the top." Ben Harris-Quinney, chairman, Bow Group think tank, warned Sir Keir is already at risk of falling into a traditional Labour "trap" in failing to define the requirements of the working classes and metropolitan liberals. READ MORE: Keir Starmer crisis: Labour Party leader warned over Corbyn
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He told this website: "Keir Starmer is in danger of falling into the trap most recent Labour leaders have, which is to ignore the wishes of the working classes in favour of woke metropolitan liberals, whose views are often diametrically opposed. "Labour needs to understand that the concerns of the British working classes are not the concerns of metropolitan liberals. "By majority the British working class is patriotic and socially conservative. "They voted for Brexit, want to see immigration fall significantly and are not signed up to the "woke" agenda." DON'T MISS
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Keir Starmer would have to create British political history to overturn the majority held by the Tories
Alex De Ruyter, professor at Birmingham City University who also serves as Director of its Centre for Brexit Studies, warned Labour is faced with a "series of structural challenges that make winning the next election unlikely". He explained: "The challenge for Starmer is threefold: firstly, he needs to convince “enough” of its traditional (often older) working-class supporters to vote in order to win back a sufficient number of traditional seats (think Sedgefield in the North East). "Secondly, he needs to get much better at convincing younger voters and ethnic minorities (both of whom support the Labour Party in large numbers) to register and vote. "Thirdly, his shadow cabinet needs sufficient credibility to convince people who were “put-off” by Corbyn (whether due to image, behaviour or policy) to vote Labour." The latest warnings come two weeks after Labour was told it has a "mountain to climb to get back into power in the next five years" in a damning report that laid bare the crumbling leadership of Mr Corbyn and huge challenge facing Sir Keir.
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-05--AT LAST! Priti Patel to overhaul Tony Blair's 'soft' UK asylum laws

The changes are expected to tabled in the Foreign National Offenders Bill which will unpick the “ over generous ” rules set in 1999 by Tony Blair ’ s Immigration and Asylum Act .
The Sunday Express understands that the plans were put in motion following a meeting between the Home Secretary and the influential new Common Sense group of more than 40 parliamentarians set up by former security minister Sir John Hayes to tackle the problems of holes in the immigration system .
According to a source close to Ms Patel she is “ fed up with lefty activist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ relentless ” challenges to attempts to deport foreign nationals , usually criminals , who have no right to be in the country .
The source noted : “ The Home Secretary is clear that she does not want murderers , drug pushers or grooming gang members who have no right to be here to remain in this country.
” The source added : “ The problem is that one excuse to remain gets turfed out by the courts and then they just come back with another one .
It ’ s relentless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end to the stream of vexatious claims and make it easier and quicker to deport people who have no right to be here.
” Around 14,000 asylum claims a year are rejected by the courts but only a third of these claimants are then deported , the rest stay .
The problem came to a head in February when a last minute court ruling prevented the deportation of 25 out of 50 people , including a killer , two rapists and seven violent criminals , back to the Carribean .
More recently a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their claims were given permission to sue the government over the conditions they are being held in .
Writing for the Sunday Express , Sir John said : `` Our Kingdom ’ s history is graced by the willingness of Britons to provide a safe haven for those in desperate need .
We should be proud of the difference we ’ ve made in the past , but Britain ’ s role as a good Samaritan is being undermined by an asylum system that has become a vehicle for all kinds of horrors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have built business on perpetuating bogus claims and heartless people traffickers who see humans as nothing more than goods to be shipped , to economic migrants encouraged to feign fear of persecution , the degraded asylum regimen is as unethical as it is ineffective .
`` The unwillingness of successive regimes to tackle this issue has undermined public faith in the efficacy of Government .
This failure , at least in part , accounts for the EU referendum result and the collapse of Labour ’ s ‘ red wall ’ in last December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people spoke - demanding that the Government take back control of our borders ; now their will must prevail . ''
He added : `` We have a Prime Minister and Home Secretary who are willing to face facts and act , with the ‘ chatterati ’ dominated by a guilt ridden , doubt fuelled privileged class who equate immigration controls with prejudice , media coverage is tainted , and discourse tarnished .

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The changes are expected to tabled in the Foreign National Offenders Bill which will unpick the “over generous” rules set in 1999 by Tony Blair’s Immigration and Asylum Act. The Sunday Express understands that the plans were put in motion following a meeting between the Home Secretary and the influential new Common Sense group of more than 40 parliamentarians set up by former security minister Sir John Hayes to tackle the problems of holes in the immigration system.
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According to a source close to Ms Patel she is “fed up with lefty activist lawyers” using public money to bring “relentless” challenges to attempts to deport foreign nationals, usually criminals, who have no right to be in the country. The source noted: “The Home Secretary is clear that she does not want murderers, drug pushers or grooming gang members who have no right to be here to remain in this country.” The source added: “The problem is that one excuse to remain gets turfed out by the courts and then they just come back with another one. It’s relentless. “She wants to put an end to the stream of vexatious claims and make it easier and quicker to deport people who have no right to be here.”
Priti Patel is planning to overhaul the asylum system
Around 14,000 asylum claims a year are rejected by the courts but only a third of these claimants are then deported, the rest stay. The problem came to a head in February when a last minute court ruling prevented the deportation of 25 out of 50 people, including a killer, two rapists and seven violent criminals, back to the Carribean. More recently a group of Afghans awaiting a decision on their claims were given permission to sue the government over the conditions they are being held in. Writing for the Sunday Express, Sir John said: "Our Kingdom’s history is graced by the willingness of Britons to provide a safe haven for those in desperate need. We should be proud of the difference we’ve made in the past, but Britain’s role as a good Samaritan is being undermined by an asylum system that has become a vehicle for all kinds of horrors. READ MORE: UK primary destination for unaccompanied child asylum-seekers
Priti Patel is expected to tabled in the Foreign National Offenders Bill
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"From fat cat lawyers who have built business on perpetuating bogus claims and heartless people traffickers who see humans as nothing more than goods to be shipped, to economic migrants encouraged to feign fear of persecution, the degraded asylum regimen is as unethical as it is ineffective. "The unwillingness of successive regimes to tackle this issue has undermined public faith in the efficacy of Government. This failure, at least in part, accounts for the EU referendum result and the collapse of Labour’s ‘red wall’ in last December’s general election. "The people spoke - demanding that the Government take back control of our borders; now their will must prevail." He added: "We have a Prime Minister and Home Secretary who are willing to face facts and act, with the ‘chatterati’ dominated by a guilt ridden, doubt fuelled privileged class who equate immigration controls with prejudice, media coverage is tainted, and discourse tarnished.
Priti Patel is understood to back the change


thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--POLL: Is it time for UK consumers to buy British and show EU we won't be pushed around?

Brexit talks between the UK ’ s chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended on Thursday a day earlier than planned after no trade agreement was forthcoming .
Following the first face-to-face meeting since the coronavirus crisis , Mr Frost stated “ significant differences ” remain , while Michel Barnier refused to shift on the EU ’ s red-lines on a level playing field and access to UK fishing waters .
The end of the fourth round of discussions has put both sides on course for a no deal scenario at the end of the transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made it clear the UK would like a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement ( FTA ) with the European Union .
Mr Barnier has so far rejected the proposition and has insisted on a deal covering all aspects of the future relationship and not just trade .
The Brussels chief has been given a mandate by the EU27 member states to demand Britain follows a level playing field on trade with the EU , in order to protect the single market from being undercut in any future agreements .
Should no trade agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year it would result in hefty tariffs being placed on EU products imported into the UK and the levying of tariffs on UK products imported into the EU .
The tariffs would increase the price of EU goods coming into the UK – therefore hitting the British consumer hardest in the pocket .
On fishing , Mr Frost has rejected EU demands for access to UK waters and Britain is set to leave the controversial Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) .
By leaving the CFP and taking back control of UK territories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large swathes of fish stocks being shipped to the continent by European trawlers .
Following the talks in Brussels , Mr Frost said : “ We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days .
`` The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful .
“ But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues . ''
Mr Barnier warned there were still “ serious divergences ” between the two sides .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement .
`` However , after four days of discussions , serious divergences remain . ''
The EU negotiator firmly pointed the blame towards the UK and said the bloc had engaged `` constructively '' and added officials needed to see an `` equivalent engagement from the UK side '' .
Mr Barnier also warned the UK must respect the negotiating position of the EU .
He added : “ We will continue to insist on parallel progress on all areas .
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Brexit: EU told Barnier not to 'compromise' on fishing says expert
Brexit talks between the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended on Thursday a day earlier than planned after no trade agreement was forthcoming. Following the first face-to-face meeting since the coronavirus crisis, Mr Frost stated “significant differences” remain, while Michel Barnier refused to shift on the EU’s red-lines on a level playing field and access to UK fishing waters. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. VIEW THE RESULTS HERE.
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The end of the fourth round of discussions has put both sides on course for a no deal scenario at the end of the transition period on December 31. Boris Johnson has made it clear the UK would like a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union. Mr Barnier has so far rejected the proposition and has insisted on a deal covering all aspects of the future relationship and not just trade. The Brussels chief has been given a mandate by the EU27 member states to demand Britain follows a level playing field on trade with the EU, in order to protect the single market from being undercut in any future agreements.
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Should no trade agreement be reached by the end of the year it would result in hefty tariffs being placed on EU products imported into the UK and the levying of tariffs on UK products imported into the EU. The tariffs would increase the price of EU goods coming into the UK – therefore hitting the British consumer hardest in the pocket. On fishing, Mr Frost has rejected EU demands for access to UK waters and Britain is set to leave the controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). By leaving the CFP and taking back control of UK territories, Britain will be able to prevent large swathes of fish stocks being shipped to the continent by European trawlers.
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The EU has demanded access to UK fisheries
Following the talks in Brussels, Mr Frost said: “We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days. "The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful. “But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues." Mr Barnier warned there were still “serious divergences” between the two sides. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: UK records 44 hospital deaths as pubs reopen
Michel Barnier has called on the UK to respect the position of the EU
He said: "Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement. "However, after four days of discussions, serious divergences remain." The EU negotiator firmly pointed the blame towards the UK and said the bloc had engaged "constructively" and added officials needed to see an "equivalent engagement from the UK side". Mr Barnier also warned the UK must respect the negotiating position of the EU. He added: “We will continue to insist on parallel progress on all areas. DON'T MISS China FINALLY admits coronavirus failure as it announces crackdown [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--'Our waters!’ Britons FURIOUS over French plot to block UK fishing ports after Brexit

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Brexit talks between the UK and the European Union ended prematurely on Thursday with outstanding issues remaining over trade and fisheries .
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has demanded a level playing field with the UK over trade as well as access to UK fishing waters after the transition period – something his counterpart David Frost has rejected .
Britain is on course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( CFP ) next year and become an independent coastal state – free to set its own tariffs and quotas on stocks .
Following the breakdown of talks , fishing expert and CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen 's Organisation Barrie Deas , has warned French fisherman could block UK ports if its fisherman have reduced access to UK waters .
The proposition of a stand-off in the English Channel has prompted a furious response from a number of Express.co.uk readers , who let their feelings known on the websites Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They 're our waters , we let the EU use them to the detriment of our own fishing industry when we foolishly joined the EU .

Brexit: EU told Barnier not to 'compromise' on fishing says expert
Brexit talks between the UK and the European Union ended prematurely on Thursday with outstanding issues remaining over trade and fisheries. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has demanded a level playing field with the UK over trade as well as access to UK fishing waters after the transition period – something his counterpart David Frost has rejected.
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Britain is on course to leave the controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) next year and become an independent coastal state – free to set its own tariffs and quotas on stocks. Following the breakdown of talks, fishing expert and CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisation Barrie Deas, has warned French fisherman could block UK ports if its fisherman have reduced access to UK waters. The proposition of a stand-off in the English Channel has prompted a furious response from a number of Express.co.uk readers, who let their feelings known on the websites Facebook page. One angry user said: “They're our waters, we let the EU use them to the detriment of our own fishing industry when we foolishly joined the EU.
French fisherman could block UK ports according to an expert
Britain is set to leave the Common Fisheries Policy
“The French or any EU country does not have the right to fish in our sovereign territory unless we say so." A second reader said: “They have plundered our fish stocks long enough- time to give nature a rest, and to give our fishermen the rights to fish unhindered in our own waters!” A third commented: “Typical of macron wants everything his own way. “They are British fishing waters, not French, pay for what you take and only take what we say.”
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Brexit talks between David Frost and Michel Barnier ended a day early
Meanwhile a fourth simply said: “Our waters our fish they need to accept that.” Mr Deas explained how a lack of a deal on fisheries would impact the fishing Industry in France. He claimed the current deal negotiated in 1983, ensured 84 percent of the quota of cod in the English Channel went to France, compared to just nine percent staying in the UK. He told Express.co.uk: “French fishermen have a long track record of blockading Channel ports when they're upset about something. "They've done it for much lesser reasons than the UK becoming an independent coastal state, renegotiation of quotas, even if there is access for French fishermen. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: UK records 44 hospital deaths as pubs reopen
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Furious Macron scolds Barnier after 'giving up too much' on fisheries 'Do NOT compromise!'

Emmanuel Macron led a group of eight infuriated member-states in scolding the EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier last month .
The French President accused Mr Barnier of compromising `` too much '' with the his British counterpart , David Frost .
He singled out the area of fisheries , where it is suggested that Mr Barnier was willing to back down on the EU 's original red lines .
The shock confrontation between the two came during a `` difficult meeting '' with the so-called 'group of eight ' EU member-states who want status quo access to British waters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , RTE 's Europe Editor , mentioned the meeting during a conversation with the IIEA , where he offered his insights on the latest state of play in the negotiations between the EU and the UK .
Connelly said : `` Barnier apparently had a fairly difficult meeting with the Group of Eight fishing countries , of which Ireland and France are a member .
`` They told him to stick to the mandate and warned him it is not the time to comprise on their red lines on fisheries . ''
JUST @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries plotting EXITS He continued : `` The UK wants an annual negotiations with the EU on the share-out of quotas , and the EU has said , 'Absolutely not , that will never work ' .
`` The UK has pointed to the annual negotiations the EU have with Norway .
`` But the EU says they share seven species with Norway , but over a hundred with the UK so annual negotiations on that scale are technically impossible .
`` That is the deadlock we have on fisheries .
The UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some quota for EU fleet but not the status quo .
`` Barnier has signalled that the EU could compromise on the demands but he was called out by the member-states . ''
Connelly added : `` In the negotiating mandate , fishing was the one area where member-states sent the draft back , insisting they wanted a tougher line from the Commission .
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Brexit: EU told Barnier not to 'compromise' on fishing says expert
Emmanuel Macron led a group of eight infuriated member-states in scolding the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier last month. The French President accused Mr Barnier of compromising "too much" with the his British counterpart, David Frost. He singled out the area of fisheries, where it is suggested that Mr Barnier was willing to back down on the EU's original red lines.
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The shock confrontation between the two came during a "difficult meeting" with the so-called 'group of eight' EU member-states who want status quo access to British waters after the transition period. Tony Connelly, RTE's Europe Editor, mentioned the meeting during a conversation with the IIEA, where he offered his insights on the latest state of play in the negotiations between the EU and the UK. Connelly said: "Barnier apparently had a fairly difficult meeting with the Group of Eight fishing countries, of which Ireland and France are a member. "They told him to stick to the mandate and warned him it is not the time to comprise on their red lines on fisheries." JUST IN: Brussels insider names the three countries plotting EXITS
Emmanuel Macron led a group of eight infuriated member-states in scolding the EU's chief negotiator
It is suggested that Mr Barnier was willing to back down on the EU's red lines
He continued: "The UK wants an annual negotiations with the EU on the share-out of quotas, and the EU has said, 'Absolutely not, that will never work'. "The UK has pointed to the annual negotiations the EU have with Norway. "But the EU says they share seven species with Norway, but over a hundred with the UK so annual negotiations on that scale are technically impossible. "That is the deadlock we have on fisheries. The UK believes it is being reasonable, accepting some quota for EU fleet but not the status quo.
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The French President accused Mr Barnier of compromising "too much" with the his British counterpart, David Frost
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"Barnier has signalled that the EU could compromise on the demands but he was called out by the member-states." Connelly added: "In the negotiating mandate, fishing was the one area where member-states sent the draft back, insisting they wanted a tougher line from the Commission. "They want the status quo to remain but Britain wants to be in the driver's seat, and have control over who comes in and how much quota they get." DON'T MISS: WW3 warnings: China puts India on alert with bombing tests [VIDEO]
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Tony Connelly, RTE's Europe Editor, noted the meeting during a conversation with the IIEA


thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Sturgeon faces inquiry: Demands for investigation after SNP abandons Scotland schools plan

Education Secretary John Swinney has said pupils should prepare to return to school on a full-time basis in August .
The move was seen as a U-turn after the SNP led administration drew up plans for a `` blended model '' of learning .
The move would have seen pupils attending classes for some of the week and learning from home the rest of the time .
But Mr Swinney then told MSPs schools will be able to reopen to all pupils from August 11 so long as the spread of the disease `` is sufficiently low to provide assurance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus '' .
However , the blended learning plan caused a backlash from parents who claim that the plans would `` damage their children ’ s education '' .
Meanwhile , opposition MSPs slammed the sudden U-turn made by the government and questioned the lack of answers .
Iain Gray MSP , Scottish Labour 's Education spokesman , told Express.co.uk : “ In the long term the shambles of reopening schools could well be subject to some kind of inquiry .
“ Much more urgent though is getting answers right now to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government is silent , including what health measure will be in place in schools to ensure they are as safe as possible .
“ We have heard nothing on PPE , distancing for staff , testing or deep cleaning .
We still do not know if school buses will be able to operate as normal .
“ Hundreds of probationer and newly qualified teachers remain without posts at a time when we need every teacher in our schools.
” READ MORE : Scotland rejects Boris ' bridge plan and demands cash instead Larry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Scotland ’ s largest teaching union , however , stressed that “ political noises ” were a distraction of supporting teachers and pupils .
He added to Express.co.uk : “ The EIS view is we should be focused on ensuring the resources are there to support a national education recovery effort , including the employment of more teachers to support those pupils most disadvantaged by lockdown.
” Blended learning will now be the Scottish Government 's `` contingency '' if it is deemed unsafe for schools to reopen without social distancing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because of the efforts of our fellow citizens to stay at home , we have seen Scotland make significant progress .
He added : `` If we stay on track if we all continue to do what is right and if we can further suppress this terrible virus , the Government believes that we should prepare for children to be able to return to school full time in August .
`` I must stress , this is the aim that the Government is now working towards . ''
A Scottish Government spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a full-time return to schools is conditional on infection rates being sufficiently low to continue to suppress the virus , public health and testing systems being in place , risk assessments being carried out in schools and protective measures , including the use of PPE where appropriate , being in place .
“ The health and wellbeing of pupils and school staff is our priority and getting back to school will require a huge joint effort .
`` The Education Recovery Group , which brings together councils , teachers ’ representatives , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to meet over the summer to discuss the next steps as we plan for the safe re-opening of schools .
“ We will also need all possible teaching resources at our disposal over the next year to compensate for any loss of learning suffered during lockdown , as well as to bring much needed resilience to the education system at this challenging time . ''

Education Secretary John Swinney has said pupils should prepare to return to school on a full-time basis in August. The move was seen as a U-turn after the SNP led administration drew up plans for a "blended model" of learning.
The move would have seen pupils attending classes for some of the week and learning from home the rest of the time. But Mr Swinney then told MSPs schools will be able to reopen to all pupils from August 11 so long as the spread of the disease "is sufficiently low to provide assurance that we can continue to control the virus". However, the blended learning plan caused a backlash from parents who claim that the plans would "damage their children’s education". Meanwhile, opposition MSPs slammed the sudden U-turn made by the government and questioned the lack of answers.
Iain Gray MSP, Scottish Labour's Education spokesman, told Express.co.uk : “In the long term the shambles of reopening schools could well be subject to some kind of inquiry. “Much more urgent though is getting answers right now to a raft of questions on which the Scottish Government is silent, including what health measure will be in place in schools to ensure they are as safe as possible. “We have heard nothing on PPE, distancing for staff, testing or deep cleaning. We still do not know if school buses will be able to operate as normal. “Hundreds of probationer and newly qualified teachers remain without posts at a time when we need every teacher in our schools.”
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Larry Flanagan, General Secretary of the EIS, Scotland’s largest teaching union, however, stressed that “political noises” were a distraction of supporting teachers and pupils. He added to Express.co.uk : “The EIS view is we should be focused on ensuring the resources are there to support a national education recovery effort, including the employment of more teachers to support those pupils most disadvantaged by lockdown.” Blended learning will now be the Scottish Government's "contingency" if it is deemed unsafe for schools to reopen without social distancing. Mr Swinney added: "Since May, because of the efforts of our fellow citizens to stay at home, we have seen Scotland make significant progress.
He added: "If we stay on track if we all continue to do what is right and if we can further suppress this terrible virus, the Government believes that we should prepare for children to be able to return to school full time in August.
"I must stress, this is the aim that the Government is now working towards."
A Scottish Government spokesperson said in response: “The plan for a full-time return to schools is conditional on infection rates being sufficiently low to continue to suppress the virus, public health and testing systems being in place, risk assessments being carried out in schools and protective measures, including the use of PPE where appropriate, being in place.
“The health and wellbeing of pupils and school staff is our priority and getting back to school will require a huge joint effort.
"The Education Recovery Group, which brings together councils, teachers’ representatives, parent bodies and trades unions, will continue to meet over the summer to discuss the next steps as we plan for the safe re-opening of schools.
“We will also need all possible teaching resources at our disposal over the next year to compensate for any loss of learning suffered during lockdown, as well as to bring much needed resilience to the education system at this challenging time."


thedailyexpress--2020-07-05--China WAR warning: Beijing launches ‘invasion’ in terrifying military rehearsal

It emerges just days after Beijing caused fury in Britain and democracies worldwide by imposing a new security law on the former colony , breaking terms of the handover treaty which guaranteed it democracy under “ one nation two systems ” until 2047 .
But last night experts warned that President Xi Jinping ‘ s aggressive policies may be running out of fuel as he struggles to deliver economic promises while unemployment in China soars .
There have been two military exercises designed to practice the military takeover of Hong Kong in the last eight months , sources say , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troops to quell dissent .
The first , in November , consisted of two groups of four Changhe Z-8 troop- carrying helicopters which practiced in mountainous regions to simulate Hong King ’ s geographical terrain .
That exercise , which was held at night , was curtailed after one of the eight helicopters crashed , killing 17 soldiers and crew .
The second was held at the end of February , just six weeks before the Chinese Communist Party began to deliberately circulate rumours about the intended introduction of the new national security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also a night-time exercise using troop-carrying helicopters , it is understood to have focussed on northern Hong Kong and was completed successfully .
Though full details of the new security law have not been published , summaries suggest it will make secessionist , subversive , or terrorist activities illegal , as well as foreign intervention in the city 's internal affairs .
Other reports have suggested that it will let Hong Kong ’ chief executive pick judges for national security cases , for cases to be tried in mainland courts – which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and that it could be applied retroactively .
It is already having its effect , with pro-democracy leaders branded secessionists even though they have not argued for Hong Kong ’ s independence .
Despite strict Covid-19 lockdown measures , more than 300 demonstrators were arrested after the new law was announced last week .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called the move a “ grave and deeply disturbing '' breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration that set out Hong Kong 's mostly autonomous rule for 50 years after the territory was handed back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bespoke citizenship rights to around 3 million Hong Kong nationals , and the US has imposed visa restriction in Chinese officials .
But while the world watches China further isolate itself as it pursues an increasingly aggressive foreign policy , the underpinning of Xi ’ s power may not be as secure as many think , warned China expert Matthew Henderson , of the Henry Jackson Society think tank .
This is because China ’ s actions in South China Sea , which it plans next year to brand an Air Defence Identification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – India , where border clashes are escalating and even Hong Kong , where foreign investment is expected to dry up , is not helping Xi to keep promises of economic growth .
“ China ’ s people are under increased surveillance , subject to AI monitoring and the social credit system ( which grades the population ’ s civic mindedness and curtails freedoms for low scorers ) – all in return for which they were promised six percent growth .
Xi needs this to maintain social order .
But it isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former diplomat who worked in both Hong Kong and Beijing , “ During the National People ’ s Congress in May , the party didn ’ t even set a target for growth because it knows the economy has actually contracted by 6.8 percent over the last year .
“ It needs 3 percent growth just to meet employment targets .
And employment is the big deal .
“ There have been around 70 million lost jobs so far since the Covid-19 pandemic began , according to Western observers with inside knowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher.
” In addition , some 373 million people are earning less than $ 5.5 a day while 291 million migrants have zero employment opportunities , he said .
China ’ s domestic economy had already stalled because Xi refused to privatise State Owned Enterprises to make the economy more spontaneous and innovative .
And Xi ’ s signature Belt and Road Initiative , designed to boost Chinese employment by selling often unnecessary infrastructure projects to developing countries in return for high loan returns and the use of Chinese labour , was already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ At Davis 2017 China portrayed itself as the economic superpower that looks after the developing world , “ said Henderson .
“ What we actually saw was an export of debt , shoddy standards , and dams and railways and massively redundant infrastructure being sold as vanity projects which were vehicles for money laundering by the corrupt elite .
“ BRI caused great damage to economies overseas which were fragile ; it left swathes of Africa and much of South America in a state of economic disarray , with countries like Venezuela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasing damage to Brazil , Argentina and Chile.
” Instead of leveraging huge accumulations of wealth to buy its way in to more dynamic markets , much of the money loaned by China will have to be written off , he said .
“ BRI was desperation dressed up as benevolence and there is no doubt at all that it has failed .
“ Economies that were beginning to stabilise and diversify were forced back to selling resources .
These countries will now be questioning whether they made a mistake.
” Even the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy and effected Chinese exports , happened on his watch when he hesitated for two weeks before imposing a lockdown that was too late to stop the epidemic spreading .
More than this , Xi broke the cardinal rule imposed by former President Deng Xiaoping – that the CCP can only effectively operate as a collective .
“ Deng knew what would happen if another Mao came along , so he imposed checks and balances which Xi has now swept aside , ” said Henderson .
“ Xi micromanages everything , from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a series of small leadership groups which are essentially echo chambers consisting of cronies who block him from reality .
“ The biggest stress is the unwillingness to criticise him .
People are extremely scared , so they don ’ t .
“ He goes on thinking his policies are working because no one is telling him they aren ’ t ” Protests across China after the death of whistleblower Dr Li Wenliang prove that citizens still have a voice , he said .
“ Dr Li said it was wrong when a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we now know China does not have only one voice .
“ The people spoke very briefly , but their voices were heard .
“ This is a brittle system under extreme stress and the economy that drives it is flawed , and getting worse .
Xi can not control this and nor can he control what might happen in the future . ''

China: Soldiers take part in live ammunition training
It emerges just days after Beijing caused fury in Britain and democracies worldwide by imposing a new security law on the former colony, breaking terms of the handover treaty which guaranteed it democracy under “one nation two systems” until 2047. But last night experts warned that President Xi Jinping ‘s aggressive policies may be running out of fuel as he struggles to deliver economic promises while unemployment in China soars.
There have been two military exercises designed to practice the military takeover of Hong Kong in the last eight months, sources say, suggesting Beijing is preparing itself to use troops to quell dissent. The first, in November, consisted of two groups of four Changhe Z-8 troop- carrying helicopters which practiced in mountainous regions to simulate Hong King’s geographical terrain. That exercise, which was held at night, was curtailed after one of the eight helicopters crashed, killing 17 soldiers and crew. The second was held at the end of February, just six weeks before the Chinese Communist Party began to deliberately circulate rumours about the intended introduction of the new national security law to gauge response among its cadres. Also a night-time exercise using troop-carrying helicopters, it is understood to have focussed on northern Hong Kong and was completed successfully. Though full details of the new security law have not been published, summaries suggest it will make secessionist, subversive, or terrorist activities illegal, as well as foreign intervention in the city's internal affairs. Other reports have suggested that it will let Hong Kong’ chief executive pick judges for national security cases, for cases to be tried in mainland courts – which notoriously have a 99 percent conviction rate – and that it could be applied retroactively.
Beijing prepares for ‘invasion’ in terrifying military rehearsal
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China
It is already having its effect, with pro-democracy leaders branded secessionists even though they have not argued for Hong Kong’s independence. Despite strict Covid-19 lockdown measures, more than 300 demonstrators were arrested after the new law was announced last week. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called the move a “grave and deeply disturbing" breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration that set out Hong Kong's mostly autonomous rule for 50 years after the territory was handed back in 1997. Britain has now offered bespoke citizenship rights to around 3 million Hong Kong nationals, and the US has imposed visa restriction in Chinese officials. But while the world watches China further isolate itself as it pursues an increasingly aggressive foreign policy, the underpinning of Xi’s power may not be as secure as many think, warned China expert Matthew Henderson, of the Henry Jackson Society think tank. This is because China’s actions in South China Sea, which it plans next year to brand an Air Defence Identification Zone – tantamount to imposing territorial authority – India, where border clashes are escalating and even Hong Kong, where foreign investment is expected to dry up, is not helping Xi to keep promises of economic growth. “China’s people are under increased surveillance, subject to AI monitoring and the social credit system (which grades the population’s civic mindedness and curtails freedoms for low scorers) – all in return for which they were promised six percent growth. Xi needs this to maintain social order. But it isn’t happening,” said Henderson, a former diplomat who worked in both Hong Kong and Beijing,
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China: 'Now is the time for UK government to act' says expert
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab called the move a 'grave and deeply disturbing' breach of the Sino-British Joint Declaration
“During the National People’s Congress in May, the party didn’t even set a target for growth because it knows the economy has actually contracted by 6.8 percent over the last year. “It needs 3 percent growth just to meet employment targets. And employment is the big deal. “There have been around 70 million lost jobs so far since the Covid-19 pandemic began, according to Western observers with inside knowledge, but the figure is probably much higher.” In addition, some 373 million people are earning less than $5.5 a day while 291 million migrants have zero employment opportunities, he said. China’s domestic economy had already stalled because Xi refused to privatise State Owned Enterprises to make the economy more spontaneous and innovative. And Xi’s signature Belt and Road Initiative, designed to boost Chinese employment by selling often unnecessary infrastructure projects to developing countries in return for high loan returns and the use of Chinese labour, was already failing even before the Covid-19 crisis. “At Davis 2017 China portrayed itself as the economic superpower that looks after the developing world, “ said Henderson. “What we actually saw was an export of debt, shoddy standards, and dams and railways and massively redundant infrastructure being sold as vanity projects which were vehicles for money laundering by the corrupt elite. “BRI caused great damage to economies overseas which were fragile; it left swathes of Africa and much of South America in a state of economic disarray, with countries like Venezuela and Ecuador completely destroyed economically, and increasing damage to Brazil, Argentina and Chile.” Instead of leveraging huge accumulations of wealth to buy its way in to more dynamic markets, much of the money loaned by China will have to be written off, he said.
Britain has now offered bespoke citizenship rights to around 3 million Hong Kong nationals


thedailyexpress--2020-07-05--Britain is braced for SECOND Coronavirus outbreak: Next wave imminent – poll

Exclusive polling reveals that more than seven out of 10 of us ( 72 percent ) expect the country to be hit with a second wave of the deadly virus .
Nearly six out of 10 ( 58 percent ) say people who broke the rules or were not cautious will be to blame if this disaster happens .
Just 31 percent would pin the blame on the Government for easing lockdown restrictions too quickly .
The research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies comes amid concern that protesters and revellers who attend large public gatherings may be fuelling the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 73 percent ) want police to be given more powers to prevent mass gatherings until the coronavirus situation in the UK is completely under control , with only one in 10 people disagreeing .
The findings arrive as concern mounts that illegal “ raves ” across the country are a threat to public health – and anger that police who attempt to break up these parties have come under attack .
More than eight out of 10 ( 81 percent ) support tough sentences for people who attack police officers , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers were injured when they tried to shut down a rave in White City , London , on Friday night , with yobs pelting the police with bricks .
This came on the heels of violence in Brixton last month which left 22 officers injured .
Ashfield Conservative MP Lee Anderson , who this weekend is taking part in a clean-up exercise after a rave at Skegby Brook in his constituency , called for tough action to stop the illegal parties .
He condemned “ mindless yobs and morons who seem hellbent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our police , disrespecting our health service and disrespecting the people who live in the community ” .
Mr Anderson added : “ Unless any of these people have been living on the moon for the last three months they know that hundreds of thousands of people on this planet have died from this awful disease.
” The Redfield and Wilton research suggests public health chiefs may face a further challenge in the months ahead if a vaccine against coronavirus is perfected .
Mass vaccination could allow the country to return to true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ anti-vaxxers ” have stirred fears about the side-effects of vaccines .
The polling shows that 29 percent of people would not have a vaccine or are uncertain .
However , 71 percent of respondents said they would have a vaccine if one becomes available at little to no financial cost within the next year .
The pollsters also respondents about racism in the UK .
More than half ( 53 percent ) said it remains a significant problem , with fewer than one in five ( 19 percent ) disagreeing .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who “ took the knee ” during recent Black Lives Matter protests .
Nearly half ( 46 percent ) of people said the officers were right to do so , with only 26 percent disagreeing .
However , 40 percent said that the UK is not a racist country , with just one in three disagreeing .
Thirty-nine percent thought systemic racism was more a perception than a reality and 32 percent disagreed .
There is little support for anyone who attacks war memorials or statues .
Seven out of 10 said such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes .
Only one in 10 disagreed .

Boris Johnson: Huge amount of work devoted to second wave
Exclusive polling reveals that more than seven out of 10 of us (72 percent) expect the country to be hit with a second wave of the deadly virus. Nearly six out of 10 (58 percent) say people who broke the rules or were not cautious will be to blame if this disaster happens.
Just 31 percent would pin the blame on the Government for easing lockdown restrictions too quickly.
The research by Redfield & Wilton Strategies comes amid concern that protesters and revellers who attend large public gatherings may be fuelling the spread of Covid-19.
Nearly three-quarters of people (73 percent) want police to be given more powers to prevent mass gatherings until the coronavirus situation in the UK is completely under control, with only one in 10 people disagreeing.
The findings arrive as concern mounts that illegal “raves” across the country are a threat to public health – and anger that police who attempt to break up these parties have come under attack.
More than eight out of 10 (81 percent) support tough sentences for people who attack police officers, with a mere six percent disagreeing.
Seven officers were injured when they tried to shut down a rave in White City, London, on Friday night, with yobs pelting the police with bricks. This came on the heels of violence in Brixton last month which left 22 officers injured.
Britain is braced for a second wave of coronavirus
Bars on Hilton Street in the Northern Quarter set out tables for customers on the closed road
Ashfield Conservative MP Lee Anderson, who this weekend is taking part in a clean-up exercise after a rave at Skegby Brook in his constituency, called for tough action to stop the illegal parties.
He condemned “mindless yobs and morons who seem hellbent on ignoring all the lockdown rules and disrespecting our police, disrespecting our health service and disrespecting the people who live in the community”.
Mr Anderson added: “Unless any of these people have been living on the moon for the last three months they know that hundreds of thousands of people on this planet have died from this awful disease.”
The Redfield and Wilton research suggests public health chiefs may face a further challenge in the months ahead if a vaccine against coronavirus is perfected. Mass vaccination could allow the country to return to true normality but online conspiracy theorists known as “anti-vaxxers” have stirred fears about the side-effects of vaccines.
The polling shows that 29 percent of people would not have a vaccine or are uncertain.
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Jenny Harries says a second peak ‘is not ruled out’


thedailyexpress--2020-07-05--Jeremy Corbyn's legacy: Labour strongholds to turn blue as UK's Red Wall falls

Professor Matthew Goodwin argues the Tories can tap into support in seats that stuck with Labour in the December election .
He said : “ That well is still deeper than the Conservatives have currently realised ...
There are a number of Labour-held seats today that have much more smaller majorities but are filled with the exact same types of voters that are in seats that just went from Labour to the Conservatives .
“ There is a very clear incentive for the Conservatives to get this right.
” However , the professor acknowledged the Tories enjoyed a unique tactical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target voters who wanted to see Brexit become a reality .
He said : “ The moment the Conservatives took this election and turned it into essentially another referendum on that Brexit question they always held a big advantage over a more divided Remain camp.
” Speaking on former Work and Pension Secretary Esther McVey ’ s Blue Collar Conversations podcast , he said the challenge facing the Conservatives now is how to keep together a “ coalition between blue collar workers , self-employed workers , small business people and their traditional sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the middle class ” .
He described the Covid-19 crisis as a “ watershed moment ” , saying the first people who have been hit by the virus and the economic fall-out are the “ very same groups that have gone out and voted for Brexit and voted for the Conservatives ” .
Ms McVey argues the Conservative party needs “ to find its inner pragmatism ” to give people the support they need and get broadband infrastructure in place .
She is concerned that “ without that practical problem-solving we will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ” .

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Professor Matthew Goodwin argues the Tories can tap into support in seats that stuck with Labour in the December election. He said: “That well is still deeper than the Conservatives have currently realised... There are a number of Labour-held seats today that have much more smaller majorities but are filled with the exact same types of voters that are in seats that just went from Labour to the Conservatives.
“There is a very clear incentive for the Conservatives to get this right.” However, the professor acknowledged the Tories enjoyed a unique tactical advantage in 2019 by being able to target voters who wanted to see Brexit become a reality. He said: “The moment the Conservatives took this election and turned it into essentially another referendum on that Brexit question they always held a big advantage over a more divided Remain camp.”
Keir Starmer will have to fight to protect Labour's 'red wall'
Speaking on former Work and Pension Secretary Esther McVey’s Blue Collar Conversations podcast, he said the challenge facing the Conservatives now is how to keep together a “coalition between blue collar workers, self-employed workers, small business people and their traditional sometimes more economically secure and affluent supporters from the middle class”. He described the Covid-19 crisis as a “watershed moment”, saying the first people who have been hit by the virus and the economic fall-out are the “very same groups that have gone out and voted for Brexit and voted for the Conservatives”. Ms McVey argues the Conservative party needs “to find its inner pragmatism” to give people the support they need and get broadband infrastructure in place. She is concerned that “without that practical problem-solving we will see new inequalities and new divides in the country”.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-05--Nicola Sturgeon BEGS Boris for cash as Scottish economy faces existential crisis

Kate Forbes , Scottish Finance Secretary has written to the Chancellor ahead of his economic update on Wednesday asking for a range of measures to deal with the economic impact of COVID-19 .
In a letter , Ms Forbes said the debt proposals would help households `` experiencing financial hardship '' .
The calls come after figures show that Scottish GDP fell by 18.9 percent in April , the highest drop on record .
The SNP has warned there is a £500million hole between the extra cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and the funding given to Scotland from Westminster .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the record economic decline `` confirms the scale of the economic crisis that has inevitably been caused by the health crisis we face '' .
In the letter , Ms Forbes , said : `` It is clear that there has already been a significant and widespread increase in debt as a result of COVID-19 .
`` This affects all parts of society , not just government .
We need a National Debt Plan to deal with this in a way that promotes fairness as well as economic recovery .
`` For households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that loan , mortgage and rent holidays can be extended to those experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 and that alternative payment plans are put in place to help prevent people losing their homes.
” She urged Rishi Sunak to consider scrapping interest charges on COVID-19 related loans or converting these loans to equity , managed by public policy banks such as the Scottish National Investment Bank .
Ms Forbes also wants to see the UK Government introduce a jobs guarantee for young people , with the Scottish Government previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme on a number of occasions .
READ MORE : Brexit panic for Sturgeon as SNP terrified of Boris 'plot ' for power She added in the letter : `` It is also clear that young people have been particularly affected by the pandemic , as they are more likely to work in industries affected by closure , and less likely to be able to work at home .
`` The UK Government should introduce a jobs guarantee for young people , to ensure that they have access to work , an apprenticeship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects of being out of the labour market at the beginning of their working lives .
`` We also need to take steps to support consumer confidence , particularly in sectors that have been especially impacted by the lockdown.
” As part of other measures , she also suggested a temporary reduction in the standard rate of VAT to 15 percent would also help boost consumer confidence as more sectors such as hospitality look to start up again with new restrictions in place to combat the virus .
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The MSP has warned that any funding is `` critical '' to securing recovery from the coronavirus crisis .
Ms Forbes previously wrote to the Treasury to ask to borrow up to £500million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , as well as having greater flexibility over its capital budget .
But she claims that the request for more financial powers has been `` kicked into the long grass '' by the Treasury .

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Kate Forbes, Scottish Finance Secretary has written to the Chancellor ahead of his economic update on Wednesday asking for a range of measures to deal with the economic impact of COVID-19. In a letter, Ms Forbes said the debt proposals would help households "experiencing financial hardship".
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The calls come after figures show that Scottish GDP fell by 18.9 percent in April, the highest drop on record. The SNP has warned there is a £500million hole between the extra cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and the funding given to Scotland from Westminster. First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the record economic decline "confirms the scale of the economic crisis that has inevitably been caused by the health crisis we face". In the letter, Ms Forbes, said: "It is clear that there has already been a significant and widespread increase in debt as a result of COVID-19.
Kate Forbes is worried about the Scottish economy.
The SNP say there is a £500m blackhole in essential funding for Holyrood.
"This affects all parts of society, not just government. We need a National Debt Plan to deal with this in a way that promotes fairness as well as economic recovery. "For households, this means working with lenders to ensure that loan, mortgage and rent holidays can be extended to those experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 and that alternative payment plans are put in place to help prevent people losing their homes.” She urged Rishi Sunak to consider scrapping interest charges on COVID-19 related loans or converting these loans to equity, managed by public policy banks such as the Scottish National Investment Bank. Ms Forbes also wants to see the UK Government introduce a jobs guarantee for young people, with the Scottish Government previously calling for an extension of the furlough scheme on a number of occasions. READ MORE: Brexit panic for Sturgeon as SNP terrified of Boris 'plot' for power
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Kate Forbes wrote to Rishi Sunak.
She added in the letter: "It is also clear that young people have been particularly affected by the pandemic, as they are more likely to work in industries affected by closure, and less likely to be able to work at home. "The UK Government should introduce a jobs guarantee for young people, to ensure that they have access to work, an apprenticeship or training that helps prevent the damaging effects of being out of the labour market at the beginning of their working lives. "We also need to take steps to support consumer confidence, particularly in sectors that have been especially impacted by the lockdown.” As part of other measures, she also suggested a temporary reduction in the standard rate of VAT to 15 percent would also help boost consumer confidence as more sectors such as hospitality look to start up again with new restrictions in place to combat the virus. DON'T MISS:
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Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has also asked for more powers from Westminster.
It comes ahead of beer gardens and pavement cafes reopening tomorrow as the country is expected to move into phase three of its route map out of lockdown. The MSP has warned that any funding is "critical" to securing recovery from the coronavirus crisis. Ms Forbes previously wrote to the Treasury to ask to borrow up to £500million more to deal with the impact of coronavirus, as well as having greater flexibility over its capital budget. But she claims that the request for more financial powers has been "kicked into the long grass" by the Treasury.
Concerns have been raised over the Scottish economy.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-05--Coronavirus action plan: Rishi Sunak launches Boris' UK economy boost

With pubs , restaurants , hairdressers and churches all opening up this weekend thousands of people across the UK took the chance to have a pint or enjoy a meal out with friends and family .
But with the country reopening for business , Mr Sunak is preparing to make a major statement on how to create thousands of jobs .
He hopes to see off the large scale unemployment threat created by the coronavirus slump that has accounted for a 20 percent fall in GDP .
The Sunday Express has learnt that the Chancellor will announce on Wednesday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaches from 13,500 to 27,000 , one of the largest ever increases in front line job centre staff .
He is also set to put in £32 million for the National Careers Service to help young people get jobs with what Treasury sources are suggesting will be a major focus on the young .
It means around 250,000 more young people will benefit from tailored jobs advice through a £32 million investment .
There was also strong speculation from senior Conservative sources last night that Mr Sunak is considering a holiday on employers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remove a barrier to employ people .
There is also speculation that he may look at changing the furlough system to help pay the wages of people in some struggling sectors who are working but not sitting at home .
And it is understood that while Wednesday ’ s announcement is not a budget and will not focus on tax he is also looking at slashing stamp duty to rescue the housing market and reforming business rates which are currently suspended .
This all comes amid growing fears that coronavirus could reverse years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historically low levels and leave hundreds of thousands without a job .
Ahead of his big speech on Wednesday , the Chancellor visited the Bell & Crown pub in Chiswick yesterday to mark the reopening of much of the economy on what is being dubbed “ Super Saturday ” in England for lockdown being eased .
Mr Sunak said : “ The hospitality sector is a vital part of our economy and crucial to people ’ s livelihoods - Britain ’ s pubs and bars alone employ almost half a million people - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good news that so many people are able to return to work this weekend , helping us all to enjoy summer safely.
” The pub was one of 27 pubs that Fuller ’ s are opening on Saturday , with the aim of having over 80 percent of their pubs and hotels open safely by the end of July .
More than 600 of their staff returned from furlough this weekend.ƒmcw The hospitality sector has been hit hard by the outbreak , with most of the county ’ s pubs and restaurants having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left staff without jobs , resulting in 1.4 million workers in the hospitality sector being furloughed , including more than 90 percent of staff in the pub sector .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson also welcomed the reopening of many sectors on his Twitter account but warned people to remain alert to the disease .
He said : “ As pubs and restaurants open across England today , it ’ s absolutely vital that everyone follows the rules on social distancing .
We ’ ve worked so hard and together saved so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this weekend , keep apart from others and wash your hands several times a day.
” With many churches reopening today , he added : “ Places of worship are at the heart of so many communities , which is why I am delighted that thousands of churches , mosques , synagogues , gurdwaras and temples are preparing to welcome back their congregations safely for communal prayer and religious practice.
” Advice for the Chancellor has also come from one of his predecessors Laord Lamont who was in 11 Downing Street for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former cabinet minister Esther McVey for her latest Blue Collar Conservative conversation podcast , he said : “ I have great admiration for Rishi Sunak .
I think he is acting boldly and quickly .
Therefore deserves all the plaudits and praise he is getting .
“ The difficult part is still to come .
I ’ m afraid we are going to see job losses , we are going to see unemployment rise .
He added : “ He needs to cut the cost of employing people .
I would have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period of time .
If you can cut the cost of employing people that will be the best way to retain jobs.
” Meanwhile , leading Brexiteer Tory MP John Redwood , who headed up Margaret Thatcher ’ s policy unit , has urged Mr Sunak to borrow his way out of the crisis in the short term , In conversation with Ms McVey , he said : “ As long as you can persuade people , it ’ s a one off it ’ s reasonable to borrow large sums of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit of the crisis .
“ Everything has to be [ also ] done to take obstacles away to spending , investing and redeploying jobs .
“ It ’ s affordable because it coincides with an era of very low interest rates so the cost of borrowing is very low.
” Ms McVey , who founded the powerful Blue Collar caucus of more than 150 Tory MPs , is also pushing for business rates to be scrapped and replaced with a new sales tax which would pull in revenue from companies like Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s high time to get rid of business rates for the high street , and bring in a fair sales tax that treats online retailers the same as high street ones.
” Her call comes as the resolution foundation has proposed a £30 billion voucher scheme to help save the High Street .
Meanwhile , writing for the Sunday Express , newly elected West Bromwich West MP has welcomed the emphasis on creating new apprenticeships but also urged the government to turn failing universities into vocational colleges.
” He said : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roots and makes sure that local people can gain the qualifications .
“ These colleges should be local and build a connection between the experience and knowledge of retired people at the service of training the young .
We could train local people in the new clean technologies so we can build , insulate and heat their homes using renewable energy and utilising the latest technology and techniques.
” With lockdown easing rail services across Britain will be ramped up from today as demand for public transport is expected to grow .
Industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) said services will increase from around 70 percent of pre-lockdown levels to 85 percent .
RDG director of nations and regions Robert Nisbet said : `` While we are still asking people only to take the train if necessary , as the lockdown is eased further we are stepping up timetables and taking other steps so people can travel with confidence .
`` In return , we want people to help us by avoiding the busiest times , wearing a face covering and checking the latest train information online before setting off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs in England had an instant impact with an increase in footfall from last week of 24.9 percent in the High Streets and 10.6 percent in shopping centres with an overall rise of 15.2 percent .
In Wales , where Labour 's Mark Drakeford is maintaining most of the lockdown , there was an overall fall in 3.6 percent in footfall .
But in Scotland the ending of a five mile travel rule for leisure and recreation activities along with the first weekend of retailers opening meant there was an overall rise of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive of the British Retail Consortium , said : `` The reopening of restaurants , bars and other services will help encourage people back to our high streets .
`` This is vital to reviving our town centres and we hope the public plays their part in supporting our local high streets .
`` Every purchase we make is a shop helped and a job supported.
” Andrew Goodacre , chief executive of the British Independent Retailers Consortium , said : `` This ( footfall rise ) is good news but we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still a long way to go . ''

UK economy is a 'gathering storm' amid pandemic says expert
With pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and churches all opening up this weekend thousands of people across the UK took the chance to have a pint or enjoy a meal out with friends and family. But with the country reopening for business, Mr Sunak is preparing to make a major statement on how to create thousands of jobs.
He hopes to see off the large scale unemployment threat created by the coronavirus slump that has accounted for a 20 percent fall in GDP. The Sunday Express has learnt that the Chancellor will announce on Wednesday that he will double the number of work coaches from 13,500 to 27,000, one of the largest ever increases in front line job centre staff. He is also set to put in £32 million for the National Careers Service to help young people get jobs with what Treasury sources are suggesting will be a major focus on the young. It means around 250,000 more young people will benefit from tailored jobs advice through a £32 million investment. There was also strong speculation from senior Conservative sources last night that Mr Sunak is considering a holiday on employers having to pay national insurance contributions to remove a barrier to employ people. There is also speculation that he may look at changing the furlough system to help pay the wages of people in some struggling sectors who are working but not sitting at home.
And it is understood that while Wednesday’s announcement is not a budget and will not focus on tax he is also looking at slashing stamp duty to rescue the housing market and reforming business rates which are currently suspended. This all comes amid growing fears that coronavirus could reverse years of hard work on reducing unemployment to historically low levels and leave hundreds of thousands without a job. Ahead of his big speech on Wednesday, the Chancellor visited the Bell & Crown pub in Chiswick yesterday to mark the reopening of much of the economy on what is being dubbed “Super Saturday” in England for lockdown being eased. Mr Sunak said: “The hospitality sector is a vital part of our economy and crucial to people’s livelihoods - Britain’s pubs and bars alone employ almost half a million people - which is why it’s such good news that so many people are able to return to work this weekend, helping us all to enjoy summer safely.” The pub was one of 27 pubs that Fuller’s are opening on Saturday, with the aim of having over 80 percent of their pubs and hotels open safely by the end of July. More than 600 of their staff returned from furlough this weekend.ƒmcw The hospitality sector has been hit hard by the outbreak, with most of the county’s pubs and restaurants having to stop trading entirely.
Rishi Sunak launches Boris' UK economy boost
The hospitality sector has been hit hard by the outbreak, with most of the county’s pubs and restaurants having to stop trading entirely
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This has left staff without jobs, resulting in 1.4 million workers in the hospitality sector being furloughed, including more than 90 percent of staff in the pub sector. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson also welcomed the reopening of many sectors on his Twitter account but warned people to remain alert to the disease. He said: “As pubs and restaurants open across England today, it’s absolutely vital that everyone follows the rules on social distancing. We’ve worked so hard and together saved so many lives. “Stick to the rules this weekend, keep apart from others and wash your hands several times a day.” With many churches reopening today, he added: “Places of worship are at the heart of so many communities, which is why I am delighted that thousands of churches, mosques, synagogues, gurdwaras and temples are preparing to welcome back their congregations safely for communal prayer and religious practice.” Advice for the Chancellor has also come from one of his predecessors Laord Lamont who was in 11 Downing Street for the 1992 Black Wednesday crisis. Speaking to former cabinet minister Esther McVey for her latest Blue Collar Conservative conversation podcast, he said: “I have great admiration for Rishi Sunak. I think he is acting boldly and quickly. Therefore deserves all the plaudits and praise he is getting. “The difficult part is still to come. I’m afraid we are going to see job losses, we are going to see unemployment rise.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson also welcomed the reopening of many sectors on his Twitter account
He added: “He needs to cut the cost of employing people. I would have a holiday for employers’ national insurance for a period of time. If you can cut the cost of employing people that will be the best way to retain jobs.” Meanwhile, leading Brexiteer Tory MP John Redwood, who headed up Margaret Thatcher’s policy unit, has urged Mr Sunak to borrow his way out of the crisis in the short term, In conversation with Ms McVey, he said: “As long as you can persuade people, it’s a one off it’s reasonable to borrow large sums of money to see yourself through the immediate hit of the crisis. “Everything has to be [also] done to take obstacles away to spending, investing and redeploying jobs. “It’s affordable because it coincides with an era of very low interest rates so the cost of borrowing is very low.” Ms McVey, who founded the powerful Blue Collar caucus of more than 150 Tory MPs, is also pushing for business rates to be scrapped and replaced with a new sales tax which would pull in revenue from companies like Amazon. She said: “It’s high time to get rid of business rates for the high street, and bring in a fair sales tax that treats online retailers the same as high street ones.” Her call comes as the resolution foundation has proposed a £30 billion voucher scheme to help save the High Street.
The Sunday Express has learnt that the Chancellor will announce on Wednesday that he will double the number of work coaches
Meanwhile, writing for the Sunday Express, newly elected West Bromwich West MP has welcomed the emphasis on creating new apprenticeships but also urged the government to turn failing universities into vocational colleges.” He said: “We should take them back to their vocational roots and makes sure that local people can gain the qualifications. “These colleges should be local and build a connection between the experience and knowledge of retired people at the service of training the young. We could train local people in the new clean technologies so we can build, insulate and heat their homes using renewable energy and utilising the latest technology and techniques.” With lockdown easing rail services across Britain will be ramped up from today as demand for public transport is expected to grow. Industry body the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said services will increase from around 70 percent of pre-lockdown levels to 85 percent. RDG director of nations and regions Robert Nisbet said: "While we are still asking people only to take the train if necessary, as the lockdown is eased further we are stepping up timetables and taking other steps so people can travel with confidence. "In return, we want people to help us by avoiding the busiest times, wearing a face covering and checking the latest train information online before setting off."