thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Macron TERRIFIED as France demands changes to EU rules to avoid harming itself post Brexit

The UK formally left the EU back in January and while trade negotiations are still ongoing , there are less than 30 days for both sides to come to an agreement before the end of the transition period on December 31 .
But now , France ’ s top securities regulator , Robert Ophele , has urged the EU to adjust rules to avoid penalising branches of EU banks trading in London .
Under the bloc ’ s “ derivatives trading obligation ( DTO ) ” , EU bank branches in Britain must use an EU-based platform for trading or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has been approved by the bloc .
Last week , the European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA ) said the clash was due to how Britain applied its own rules and it would simply monitor the market .
Warning the EU , Mr Ophele said : “ If we do so it will be too late .
“ The harm will have been done .
“ I do hope that the European DTO can still be rapidly adjusted.
” He continued to say the bulk of trading covered by the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 70 percent of volumes handled by EU branches in the capital were at risk of being lost of moved to the US .
READ MORE : Brexit fury : Joe Biden ‘ poised to hand EU victory in trade talks ’ While Brussels is looking to create a deep capital market to reduce reliance on London , Mr Ophele said trying to achieve this from scratch in derivatives would one “ detrimental ” .
He warned doing so with “ no critical mass ” of strong players inside the bloc would put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Ophele also warned the EU needs to up its game in terms of financial regulation given the UK has “ made it clear ” it will be “ nimble and agile ” from January 1 .
Last year , Mr Ophele issued a similar warning adding the EU could grant UK market access for derivatives trading to supersede the DTO rules but said this was unlikely .
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French President Emmanuel Macron and his government made it clear to the EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier that he had to push for stronger commitments on regulatory alignments and access to UK fishing waters .
Last month , Mr Macron said : “ In no case shall our fishermen be sacrificed for Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been accused of exaggerating how important UK fishing rights are to the French .
A report by the European Commission says 60 percent of all fishing is done around UK waters , in the North East Atlantic .
In France , the fishing sector is worth less than the art business at €1.4billion ( £1.2billion ) a year .
The 2019 report says : `` By way of comparison , the overall holding capacity of the Norwegian fishing fleet was the largest in Europe .
`` It was also considerably more powerful than @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The UK formally left the EU back in January and while trade negotiations are still ongoing, there are less than 30 days for both sides to come to an agreement before the end of the transition period on December 31.
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But now, France’s top securities regulator, Robert Ophele, has urged the EU to adjust rules to avoid penalising branches of EU banks trading in London. Under the bloc’s “derivatives trading obligation (DTO)”, EU bank branches in Britain must use an EU-based platform for trading or a platform in countries like the US which has been approved by the bloc. British rules force UK counterparties to trade on a UK approved platform, making cross-Channel deals impractical. Last week, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said the clash was due to how Britain applied its own rules and it would simply monitor the market.
France demands changes to EU rules to avoid harm
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Warning the EU, Mr Ophele said: “If we do so it will be too late. “The harm will have been done. “I do hope that the European DTO can still be rapidly adjusted.” He continued to say the bulk of trading covered by the EU rules is concentrated in London and around 70 percent of volumes handled by EU branches in the capital were at risk of being lost of moved to the US. READ MORE: Brexit fury: Joe Biden ‘poised to hand EU victory in trade talks’
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France’s top securities regulator, Robert Ophele
While Brussels is looking to create a deep capital market to reduce reliance on London, Mr Ophele said trying to achieve this from scratch in derivatives would one “detrimental”. He warned doing so with “no critical mass” of strong players inside the bloc would put the EU at a disadvantage to London. Mr Ophele also warned the EU needs to up its game in terms of financial regulation given the UK has “made it clear” it will be “nimble and agile” from January 1. Last year, Mr Ophele issued a similar warning adding the EU could grant UK market access for derivatives trading to supersede the DTO rules but said this was unlikely. DON'T MISS
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European fishing dependence on UK waters
During negotiations, neither side has been able to come to an agreement on issues such as state aid and fishing quotas and rights. French President Emmanuel Macron and his government made it clear to the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier that he had to push for stronger commitments on regulatory alignments and access to UK fishing waters. Last month, Mr Macron said: “In no case shall our fishermen be sacrificed for Brexit." But Mr Macron has since been accused of exaggerating how important UK fishing rights are to the French.
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
A report by the European Commission says 60 percent of all fishing is done around UK waters, in the North East Atlantic. In France, the fishing sector is worth less than the art business at €1.4billion (£1.2billion) a year. The 2019 report says: "By way of comparison, the overall holding capacity of the Norwegian fishing fleet was the largest in Europe. "It was also considerably more powerful than that of any EU member state.
UK Brexit negotiator David Frost


thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--'Good grief!' Remainer Lord Heseltine demands UK re-join EU in 'deluded' plea

Speaking to Times Radio on Wednesday , Lord Michael Heseltine claimed growing support for Scottish independence was a mere result of the `` Brexit tragedy '' as he claimed the UK should start making its case to re-join the Brussels bloc to save the union .
He said : `` I believe strongly about the unity of the United Kingdom as I did about the unity of Europe .
But I 'm fully aware of the huge damage that Brexit has done and in the end , the Scottish people , if they are determined and they are prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get their independence .
`` That would break my heart but the fact is that in parliamentary democracies people have a vote . ''
He added : `` I 'm strongly of the view that the European movement should not give up .
`` We should start the argument for rejoining the European Union , and I believe that events will move our way .
`` So I would hope that we could keep Scotland while bringing England back into line as part of a great confederation of European power .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world is shrinking .
READ MORE : Brexit fears dismantled as Pfizer insists 'no disruption ' expected '' It is quite obvious that Asia is drawing together , that North America is a world power .
`` And places even like Africa are beginning to develop . ''
Asked how soon he could envisage the UK rejoining the Brussels bloc , he replied : `` A generation . ''
Confronted with the fact that for the SNP believe `` a generation '' is `` only five or six years '' , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the terrible outcome of the Brexit tragedy . ''
Times Radio listeners were prompt to lambast the arch-Remainer as they took to Twitter to dismiss his claims .
One Twitter user said : `` So privileged for so long , completely detached from reality .
Hearing the word NO is good for his health . ''
And another : `` Deluded if he thinks that .
People are thinking about getting through today and wishing for normality to return . ''
One added : `` Good grief .
Go away Lord Waste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stretched late into the night on Wednesday as both sides fought their corners with the clock ticking down to the deadline for a trade deal .
It was reported that several boxes of pizza were delivered to the talks venue on Wednesday night as officials from London and Brussels tried to hammer out an agreement ahead of the end of the transition period on December 31 .
The negotiations continued after Boris Johnson insisted the UK 's `` bottom line '' on a post-Brexit trade deal is to `` take back control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` absolutely committed '' to trying to secure a deal `` if we can '' amid warnings talks with the EU have reached a `` make or break '' point .
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Speaking to Times Radio on Wednesday, Michael Heseltine claimed growing support for Scottish independence was a mere result of the "Brexit tragedy" as he claimed the UK should start making its case to rejoin the Brussels bloc to save the union. He said: "I believe strongly about the unity of the United Kingdom as I did about the unity of Europe. But I'm fully aware of the huge damage that Brexit has done and in the end, the Scottish people, if they are determined and they are prepared to keep battling on, then they'll get their independence.
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"That would break my heart but the fact is that in parliamentary democracies people have a vote." He added: "I'm strongly of the view that the European movement should not give up. "We should start the argument for rejoining the European Union, and I believe that events will move our way. "So I would hope that we could keep Scotland while bringing England back into line as part of a great confederation of European power. "The more you look at the world, the world is shrinking. READ MORE: Brexit fears dismantled as Pfizer insists 'no disruption' expected
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"It is quite obvious that Asia is drawing together, that North America is a world power. "And places even like Africa are beginning to develop." Asked how soon he could envisage the UK rejoining the Brussels bloc, he replied: "A generation." Confronted with the fact that for the SNP believe "a generation" is "only five or six years", he said: "I know. That's the terrible outcome of the Brexit tragedy." Times Radio listeners were prompt to lambast the arch-Remainer as they took to Twitter to dismiss his claims. One Twitter user said: "So privileged for so long, completely detached from reality. Hearing the word NO is good for his health."
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And another: "Deluded if he thinks that. People are thinking about getting through today and wishing for normality to return." One added: "Good grief. Go away Lord Waste Of Time!!" Brexit talks have stretched late into the night on Wednesday as both sides fought their corners with the clock ticking down to the deadline for a trade deal. It was reported that several boxes of pizza were delivered to the talks venue on Wednesday night as officials from London and Brussels tried to hammer out an agreement ahead of the end of the transition period on December 31. The negotiations continued after Boris Johnson insisted the UK's "bottom line" on a post-Brexit trade deal is to "take back control". The Prime Minister said that he was "absolutely committed" to trying to secure a deal "if we can" amid warnings talks with the EU have reached a "make or break" point. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--EU panic: Barnier fears Boris will override withdrawal agreement with new tax laws

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Please see our Privacy Notice for details of @ @ @ @ @ Sign up fornow and never miss the top politics stories again The Government will reintroduce @ @ @ @ @ Bill in the Commons next week in a move which will send shockwaves across Europe @ @ @ @ @ stood firm on the legalisation which paves the way for internal trade to continue from @ @ @ @ @ of the UK if there is no formal trading relationship struck with the EU .
@ @ @ @ @ acknowledging the plans could breach parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol – aimed at preventing @ @ @ @ @ Irish Sea .
A Finance Bill will also be tabled to authorise the creation , @ @ @ @ @ or other charges .
Brexit trade talks remain at a standstill and Mr Barnier had @ @ @ @ @ is closely monitoring the developments in the Commons .
EU leaders have already condemned the @ @ @ @ @ back on the deal signed in January .

Brexit: Michel Barnier leaves hotel in London for talks
The Government will reintroduce elements of the Internal Market Bill in the Commons next week in a move which will send shockwaves across Europe. The Prime Minister has stood firm on the legalisation which paves the way for internal trade to continue from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK if there is no formal trading relationship struck with the EU.
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Ministers support the changes despite acknowledging the plans could breach parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol – aimed at preventing a hard border down the Irish Sea. A Finance Bill will also be tabled to authorise the creation, extension or increase of taxes or other charges. Brexit trade talks remain at a standstill and Mr Barnier had told officials in Brussels he is closely monitoring the developments in the Commons. EU leaders have already condemned the UK for attempting to go back on the deal signed in January.
Michel Barnier is closely monitoring the developments in the Commons
Michel Barnier is in London for Brexit talks
According to officials present in the meeting of EU ambassadors on Wednesday, the legislation would not be an immediate deal-breaker for the bloc over fears the EU would be blamed. One EU diplomate said: “It's the EU's strategy to never walk away, as that would make it too easy for London to blame us.” Meanwhile, Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney warned the UK against pressing ahead with the bill. He insisted the move would indicate the UK does not want a trading relationship with Europe.
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Mr Coveney said: “I think if they do that, it will be a clear signal to the EU that this process is not going to conclude well. "It will be a signal that they effectively don't want a deal. I really hope that doesn't happen. "We have certainly given signals in as respectful, but in as blunt a way as we can, that that would be a really big mistake at this stage in negotiations.” The Internal Market Bill will return the Commons on Monday after it was rejected by the House of Lords last month. READ MORE: Brexit: Boris 'sadly mistaken' if he thinks he can 'betray fishermen'
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Jeremy Corbyn urges suspended Labour members be re-admitted into party

Responding to the report , Mr Corbyn claimed the scale of the anti-Semitism problem during his leadership was “ dramatically overstated for political reasons ” .
Mr Corbyn was readmitted as a party member but his successor Sir Keir Starmer said he will not sit as a Labour MP in the House of Commons .
The MP for Islington had his whip suspended for three months , according to the party ’ s chief whip , Nick Brown .
This will allow time for an investigation to take place into whether Mr Corbyn broke parliamentary party rules .
But now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who have been suspended from the party to be reinstated .
While attending a virtual meeting organised by the Islington Friends of Jeremy Corbyn , the former Labour leader said : “ I obviously contest [ the decision to suspend me and block my re-admittance to the PLP ] very very strongly and we together will all campaign on this thing , and above all we ’ ll make sure that we win this thing .
“ Not just for me , but for the right of free speech in our party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for other people who have sadly been suspended because they spoke out at constituency meetings all over the country .
“ I want to see them all back in the party as well , and that is what I ’ m absolutely determined to achieve.
” READ MORE : Labour collapse as ‘ poisonous brew ’ puts Starmer ’ s party on brink Those who have been suspended for ignoring Sir Kier ’ s edict banning motions calling for Mr Corbyn ’ s re-admission include the likes of Pete Firmin , Bridget Dunne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Hannah Little .
Mr Corbyn ’ s suspension comes after the Labour Party suffered multiple allegations of anti-Semitism under the former leader .
But Sir Keir said Mr Corbyn ’ s comments about the report has “ undermined… our work in restoring trust ” with the Jewish community .
He said : `` I 'm the leader of the Labour Party , but I 'm also the leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party .
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`` In those circumstances , I have taken the decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn .
I will keep this situation under review . ''
The Labour Party is facing a crisis following Mr Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed a deep divide within the party and its members due to Mr Corbyn losing his whip .
The LabourList poll - which asked more than 5,000 people - found that 48 percent of voters believe Sir Keir was “ wrong ” not to restore the Labour whip .
While 46 percent think the move was “ right ” and just six percent said they didn ’ t know .
Around 58 percent of voters said they had a “ negative ” view of Mr Corbyn ’ s response to the report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly ” .
A letter from left-aligned members of Labour ’ s National Executive Committee ( NEC ) argued the whip should be returned to the formal leader .

Jeremy Corbyn: Long-Bailey says issue 'could have been avoided'
Last month, the former Opposition leader was suspended following his response to an investigation into anti-Semitism by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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Responding to the report, Mr Corbyn claimed the scale of the anti-Semitism problem during his leadership was “dramatically overstated for political reasons”. Mr Corbyn was readmitted as a party member but his successor Sir Keir Starmer said he will not sit as a Labour MP in the House of Commons. The MP for Islington had his whip suspended for three months, according to the party’s chief whip, Nick Brown. This will allow time for an investigation to take place into whether Mr Corbyn broke parliamentary party rules.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Keir Starmer
But now, Mr Corbyn has demanded all other people who have been suspended from the party to be reinstated. While attending a virtual meeting organised by the Islington Friends of Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour leader said: “I obviously contest [the decision to suspend me and block my re-admittance to the PLP] very very strongly and we together will all campaign on this thing, and above all we’ll make sure that we win this thing. “Not just for me, but for the right of free speech in our party and, of course, the need for other people who have sadly been suspended because they spoke out at constituency meetings all over the country. “I want to see them all back in the party as well, and that is what I’m absolutely determined to achieve.” READ MORE: Labour collapse as ‘poisonous brew’ puts Starmer’s party on brink
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
Those who have been suspended for ignoring Sir Kier’s edict banning motions calling for Mr Corbyn’s re-admission include the likes of Pete Firmin, Bridget Dunne, Louise Regan, Darran McLaughlin and Dr Hannah Little. Mr Corbyn’s suspension comes after the Labour Party suffered multiple allegations of anti-Semitism under the former leader. But Sir Keir said Mr Corbyn’s comments about the report has “undermined… our work in restoring trust” with the Jewish community. He said: "I'm the leader of the Labour Party, but I'm also the leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party. DON'T MISS
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"Jeremy Corbyn's actions in response to the EHRC report undermined and set back our work in restoring trust and confidence in the Labour Party's ability to tackle antisemitism. "In those circumstances, I have taken the decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn. I will keep this situation under review." The Labour Party is facing a crisis following Mr Corbyn’s suspension. A recent poll revealed a deep divide within the party and its members due to Mr Corbyn losing his whip.
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The LabourList poll - which asked more than 5,000 people - found that 48 percent of voters believe Sir Keir was “wrong” not to restore the Labour whip. While 46 percent think the move was “right” and just six percent said they didn’t know. Around 58 percent of voters said they had a “negative” view of Mr Corbyn’s response to the report, with 41 percent holding that view “strongly”. A letter from left-aligned members of Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) argued the whip should be returned to the formal leader.
Rebecca Long-Bailey was sacked this year


thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--'Making me ANGRY' German MEP explodes at Sky News host over Covid vaccine approval in UK

The international community has raised eyebrows over how quickly the UK approved a Covid-19 vaccine , with America 's top infectious disease expert questioning the level of scrutiny .
Dr Anthony Fauci , the director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , claimed American regulators `` would do a more thorough job '' of assessing the vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech .
While the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) offered a toned-down response to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency 's ( MHRA ) decision , simply stating the approval had been `` acknowledged '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , clashed with the host on Sky News while criticising the decision .
Speaking to Sky News , he said : `` It has nothing to do with bureaucracy , it 's to do with safety . ''
Host Mark Austin interjected : `` But the European Medicines Agency was based in London because of the UK 's leading role in evaluating new medicines and new vaccines .
`` Are you saying suddenly you do n't trust British regulators and scientists ? ''
READ MORE : Coronavirus vaccine NOW in the UK as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : `` No !
Please do n't interpret me wrong .
`` You make me really angry when you say words I did n't say .
`` The authorities are doing their job but the emergency authorisation has a lower quality than the conditional market licensing EMA will do .
`` It 's a different quality and not a difference in the quality of the authority or the people that are doing the job . ''
His comments come as Gavin Williamson praised the work done by the medical regulator to approve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education Secretary said the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) has `` brilliant '' experts .
The European regulator has criticised the approval of the vaccine using emergency powers , insisting that its own , slower approach is more appropriate .
Mr Williamson said the UK 's status as the first country to approve a vaccine is due to its superior experts .
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[ ANALYSIS ] He told LBC : `` I just reckon we 've got the very best people in this country and we 've obviously got the best medical regulator , much better than the French have , much better than the Belgians have , much better than the Americans have .
`` That does n't surprise me at because we 're a much better country than every single one of them . ''
However , unlike Health Secretary Matt Hancock , Mr Williamson did not suggest that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think just being able to get on with things , deliver it and the brilliant people in our medical regulator making it happen means that people in this country are going to be the first ones in the western world to get that Pfizer vaccine , '' he said .

The international community has raised eyebrows over how quickly the UK approved a Covid-19 vaccine, with America's top infectious disease expert questioning the level of scrutiny. Dr Anthony Fauci, the director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, claimed American regulators "would do a more thorough job" of assessing the vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech. While the World Health Organisation (WHO) offered a toned-down response to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) decision, simply stating the approval had been "acknowledged".
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German MEP, Dr Peter Liese, clashed with the host on Sky News while criticising the decision. Speaking to Sky News, he said: "It has nothing to do with bureaucracy, it's to do with safety." Host Mark Austin interjected: "But the European Medicines Agency was based in London because of the UK's leading role in evaluating new medicines and new vaccines. "Are you saying suddenly you don't trust British regulators and scientists?" READ MORE: Coronavirus vaccine NOW in the UK as hospitals prep for new challenge
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Mark Austin questioned whether Dr Liese trusted British scientists
Dr Liese continued: "No! Please don't interpret me wrong. "You make me really angry when you say words I didn't say. "The authorities are doing their job but the emergency authorisation has a lower quality than the conditional market licensing EMA will do. "It's a different quality and not a difference in the quality of the authority or the people that are doing the job."
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The international community has raised eyebrows over how quickly the UK approved a Covid-19 vaccine
His comments come as Gavin Williamson praised the work done by the medical regulator to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use. The Education Secretary said the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has "brilliant" experts. The European regulator has criticised the approval of the vaccine using emergency powers, insisting that its own, slower approach is more appropriate. Mr Williamson said the UK's status as the first country to approve a vaccine is due to its superior experts. DON'T MISS Coronavirus symptoms: Anosmia most common symptom in the UK [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Boris told agree Brexit sell-out at your PERIL as voters vow to reject Tories in election

Damning new polling indicates the Tories face disaster at the next election if the Government fails to live up to its promises on Brexit .
Life long Labour voters in the north of England who abandoned the party at last year 's election to support Mr Johnson would overwhelmingly reject the Tories next time around if they fail to deliver a trade deal with the EU that safeguards UK sovereignty .
The polling from the Centre for Brexit Policy indicates that 52 percent of Red Wall voters would be less likely to vote Tory if the UK is not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fifty-three percent would be less likely to vote for the Conservative Party if the UK is liable to making payments to the EU after the transition period ends .
But the figures were even more worrying for the Conservative Party when only people who voted Labour in the past , but switched to the Conservatives in the 2019 election , were taken into account .
Switcher voters were 66 percent less likely to vote for Mr Johnson 's party if the UK is not in full control of its fishing waters post-2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ And 74 percent of switcher voters were less likely to vote Conservative if the UK remains liable to making payments to the EU beyond the end of the year .
The stark warning came in polling from Savanta ComRes , who surveyed 2,093 people living in 34 so-called Red Wall seats in the Midlands and North between November 25 and 30 .
Following the polling , Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith said it would be a `` dangerous illusion '' for the Government to assume it could hoodwink voters into supporting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This survey shows that the people of the Red Wall will not forgive my party if we cave into Brussels ’ s pressure and give ground on matters of vital national interest , such as the supremacy of UK law , maintaining the integrity of the whole of the UK , and the future of our fishing industry .
“ The idea that we can cobble together some sort of half-baked , half-sovereign deal and expect to get away with it is a dangerous illusion.
” The warning comes after it emerged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its demands on fishing rights .
Michel Barnier is understood to have told EU27 ambassadors in a video meeting on Wednesday that Mr Johnson was now only asking for a return of up to 60 percent of EU catches in UK waters .
The offer would be a considerable decrease from the 80 percent originally demanded by the UK Government .
Given the polling by the Centre for Brexit policy , such a compromise may not be welcomed by those in Red Wall seats .
John Longworth , Director-General of the think tank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that for all the understandable focus on the coronavirus crisis , Brexit has not gone away .
`` The people who gave Boris the keys to No10 are perfectly capable of taking them back again if he tries to wriggle out of his promises .
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Trade negotiations between the UK and EU are in their final stages , with this week understood to be the last chance of a trade deal .
The UK leaves the EU transition period on December 31 and a trade deal must be agreed imminently if it is to have time to be ratified before the end of the year .

Damning new polling indicates the Tories face disaster at the next election if the Government fails to live up to its promises on Brexit. Life long Labour voters in the north of England who abandoned the party at last year's election to support Mr Johnson would overwhelmingly reject the Tories next time around if they fail to deliver a trade deal with the EU that safeguards UK sovereignty.
The polling from the Centre for Brexit Policy indicates that 52 percent of Red Wall voters would be less likely to vote Tory if the UK is not in full control of its fishing waters. Fifty-three percent would be less likely to vote for the Conservative Party if the UK is liable to making payments to the EU after the transition period ends. But the figures were even more worrying for the Conservative Party when only people who voted Labour in the past, but switched to the Conservatives in the 2019 election, were taken into account. Switcher voters were 66 percent less likely to vote for Mr Johnson's party if the UK is not in full control of its fishing waters post-2020. READ MORE ON OUT BREXIT LIVE BLOG
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Boris Johnson won over life-long Labour voters at last year's election with his Brexit promises
And 74 percent of switcher voters were less likely to vote Conservative if the UK remains liable to making payments to the EU beyond the end of the year. The stark warning came in polling from Savanta ComRes, who surveyed 2,093 people living in 34 so-called Red Wall seats in the Midlands and North between November 25 and 30. Following the polling, Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith said it would be a "dangerous illusion" for the Government to assume it could hoodwink voters into supporting a sell-out deal. He said: “This survey shows that the people of the Red Wall will not forgive my party if we cave into Brussels’s pressure and give ground on matters of vital national interest, such as the supremacy of UK law, maintaining the integrity of the whole of the UK, and the future of our fishing industry. “The idea that we can cobble together some sort of half-baked, half-sovereign deal and expect to get away with it is a dangerous illusion.” The warning comes after it emerged the UK is understood to have watered down its demands on fishing rights. READ MORE: UK ditches EU rules to improve animal welfare
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Boris Johnson has been warned any betrayal on Brexit will come back to haunt him at the next election
Michel Barnier is understood to have told EU27 ambassadors in a video meeting on Wednesday that Mr Johnson was now only asking for a return of up to 60 percent of EU catches in UK waters. The offer would be a considerable decrease from the 80 percent originally demanded by the UK Government. Given the polling by the Centre for Brexit policy, such a compromise may not be welcomed by those in Red Wall seats. John Longworth, Director-General of the think tank, said: “This poll shows that for all the understandable focus on the coronavirus crisis, Brexit has not gone away. "The people who gave Boris the keys to No10 are perfectly capable of taking them back again if he tries to wriggle out of his promises. DON'T MISS:
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"To coin a phrase, the voters of the Red Wall are ready to ‘take back control’." Trade negotiations between the UK and EU are in their final stages, with this week understood to be the last chance of a trade deal. The UK leaves the EU transition period on December 31 and a trade deal must be agreed imminently if it is to have time to be ratified before the end of the year.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Boris urged to WALK AWAY after EU fishing demands in Brexit talks - ‘They are OUR waters!’

Boris Johnson is understood to have lowered his fishing demands in negotiations with Brussels , and offered the EU up to 40 percent of fish in British waters .
In response , Express.co.uk asked its readers whether it backed such a major climbdown .
The poll , carried out from 9am-9.30pm on December 3 , asked : “ Should Boris Johnson walk away if EU insists on taking 40 percent of UK fish ?
” The overwhelming majority of the 22,310 respondents backed the move , with 92 percent ( 20,493 ) voting “ yes ” .
Just seven percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with one percent ( 252 ) opting for `` don ’ t know '' .
Readers then took to the comments to explain why they thought the UK should quit the trade talks .
One person wrote : “ Walk away if they INSIST on anything ... .
we will decide not them !
” Another user said : “ UK waters belong 100 percent to the UK and the EU have no right to demand fishing access .
“ They can apply for licenses and quotas just as they do now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ How many more stupid statements are the French going to come out with ?
They are beginning to lose the plot !
” JUST IN : Macron threatens to VETO Brexit deal if Barnier offers concessions A third fumed : “ UK waters , the clue is in the description .
“ But the EU go by the old adage what 's yours is mine and what 's mine is my own .
“ I hope we tell them where to go and if they do n't like it they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is not up to the EU to demand , or divide up fishing or fishing rights in OUR waters !
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“ If they want to fish it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” Other readers were concerned the Prime Minister would not honour his election promise to “ get Brexit done ” .
One person said : “ Boris should realise if he gives an inch on this he will lose the expect of the nation also he wo n't be in power come the next GE .

Boris Johnson is understood to have lowered his fishing demands in negotiations with Brussels, and offered the EU up to 40 percent of fish in British waters. In response, Express.co.uk asked its readers whether it backed such a major climbdown.
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The poll, carried out from 9am-9.30pm on December 3, asked: “Should Boris Johnson walk away if EU insists on taking 40 percent of UK fish?” The overwhelming majority of the 22,310 respondents backed the move, with 92 percent (20,493) voting “yes”. Just seven percent (1,565) said “no”, with one percent (252) opting for "don’t know". Readers then took to the comments to explain why they thought the UK should quit the trade talks.
Boris Johnson has been urged to walk away from post-Brexit trade talks with the EU
The overwhelming majority of the 22,310 respondents backed the move
One person wrote: “Walk away if they INSIST on anything.... we will decide not them!” Another user said: “UK waters belong 100 percent to the UK and the EU have no right to demand fishing access. “They can apply for licenses and quotas just as they do now with the Northern fisheries group of countries. “How many more stupid statements are the French going to come out with? They are beginning to lose the plot!” JUST IN: Macron threatens to VETO Brexit deal if Barnier offers concessions
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Boris Johnson is understood to have lowered his fishing demands in negotiations with Brussels
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“It is entirely at the discretion of the British government and should be told so! “If they want to fish it HAS to be on OUR terms only!” Other readers were concerned the Prime Minister would not honour his election promise to “get Brexit done”. One person said: “Boris should realise if he gives an inch on this he will lose the expect of the nation also he won't be in power come the next GE.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Can’t use our markets! France warns UK fish entering EU must be BANNED if demands not met

A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU remains on a knife-edge , with the two negotiating teams working through the night in London in a frantic attempt to make a major breakthrough .
Britain will fully cut ties with the bloc at the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 , but any trade deal will still have to be ratified by both the UK and EU parliaments .
Fishing rights has remained a major stumbling block in post-Brexit trade negotiations , with both sides seemingly refusing to give too much ground on the crucial red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK will `` take back control of its waters '' when the country begins life away from EU ties next year .
But the EU negotiating team , under pressure from member states such as France and the Netherlands , are insisting their fishermen should have significant access to British waters and keep a large share of what they catch .
France is also ramping up the pressure and has issued a warning to Britain should an agreement on fishing not prove beneficial to them .
Xavier Bertrand , President of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ port of Calais , tweeted : `` Our fishermen must not be the collateral victims of Brexit !
`` If our fishermen can not access British waters , then British fish must not enter the European market . ''
French President Emmanuel Macron – an increasingly vocal voice in the fishing debate - is also trying to force Britain into providing the EU with widespread access to British fishing waters .
He wants the EU to force the UK back to return to the negotiating table in the new year without the pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the transition period deadline on December 31 .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Kuenssberg warns EU demands are HUGE blow to deal chances Britain has reportedly watered down its demands for control of fishing rights and is asking EU fleets to hand over up to 60 percent of the value of stocks currently caught - down from the 80 percent previously sought .
However , this still falls short of the demands made by Brussels .
But on Thursday evening , it was reported the UK and EU negotiating teams had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sky News Europe Correspondent Adam Parsons tweeted EU sources suggested this could see UK fishermen receive a `` notably increased quota of stocks '' that are sold to the country 's customers .
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Mr Parsons tweeted : `` EU sources suggest progress on fishing rights , based around this idea .
`` UK fishermen get notably increased quota of stocks that are sold to UK customers .
`` EU boats keep similar quotas for fish ( like herring , mackerel ) that are loved in the EU but rarely eaten in the UK . ''
Meanwhile , the EU 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier is now operating within `` millimetres '' of the EU 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time runs out to get a deal over the line .
EU bosses fear he is running out of room to manoeuvre as talks over future access to Britain ’ s coastal waters remain on close to the brink .

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A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU remains on a knife-edge, with the two negotiating teams working through the night in London in a frantic attempt to make a major breakthrough. Britain will fully cut ties with the bloc at the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, but any trade deal will still have to be ratified by both the UK and EU parliaments. Fishing rights has remained a major stumbling block in post-Brexit trade negotiations, with both sides seemingly refusing to give too much ground on the crucial red line.
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Boris Johnson has repeatedly said the UK will "take back control of its waters" when the country begins life away from EU ties next year. But the EU negotiating team, under pressure from member states such as France and the Netherlands, are insisting their fishermen should have significant access to British waters and keep a large share of what they catch. France is also ramping up the pressure and has issued a warning to Britain should an agreement on fishing not prove beneficial to them. Xavier Bertrand, President of the Hauts de France region near the major port of Calais, tweeted: "Our fishermen must not be the collateral victims of Brexit!
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"A win-win agreement must be obtained. "If our fishermen cannot access British waters, then British fish must not enter the European market." French President Emmanuel Macron – an increasingly vocal voice in the fishing debate - is also trying to force Britain into providing the EU with widespread access to British fishing waters. He wants the EU to force the UK back to return to the negotiating table in the new year without the pressure of a deal having to be completed before the transition period deadline on December 31. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Kuenssberg warns EU demands are HUGE blow to deal chances
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Brexit news: Xavier Bertrand sent a huge warning to the UK over fishing rights
Britain has reportedly watered down its demands for control of fishing rights and is asking EU fleets to hand over up to 60 percent of the value of stocks currently caught - down from the 80 percent previously sought. However, this still falls short of the demands made by Brussels. But on Thursday evening, it was reported the UK and EU negotiating teams had made "progress on fishing rights". Sky News Europe Correspondent Adam Parsons tweeted EU sources suggested this could see UK fishermen receive a "notably increased quota of stocks" that are sold to the country's customers. DON'T MISS
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The deal would also see EU boats keeping quotas for fish that are popular in the EU but rarely eaten in the UK unchanged, such as herring and mackerel. Mr Parsons tweeted: "EU sources suggest progress on fishing rights, based around this idea. "UK fishermen get notably increased quota of stocks that are sold to UK customers. "EU boats keep similar quotas for fish (like herring, mackerel) that are loved in the EU but rarely eaten in the UK." Meanwhile, the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier is now operating within "millimetres" of the EU's red lines over post-Brexit fishing rights as time runs out to get a deal over the line. EU bosses fear he is running out of room to manoeuvre as talks over future access to Britain’s coastal waters remain on close to the brink.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--'Power-mad' Sturgeon savaged as SNP shamed for 'wasting a fortune' - 'Given BILLIONS'

TalkRADIO host Mike Graham joined Dan Wootton on his radio show and took aim at Nicola Sturgeon for becoming `` power-mad '' in her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic .
He also claimed the SNP were wasting a fortune of tax-payer money .
He claimed the SNP had been mismanaging money prior to coronavirus and mocked Westminster SNP leader Ian Blackford for continuously asking Boris Johnson for more cash .
He concluded the Prime Minister should have absolute control on the coronavirus response plan instead of the leaders of the devolved nations .
Mr Graham said : `` Up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SNP is winning over hearts and minds and everyone wants to be independent now .
`` I think the big mistake that we made in the UK was allowing Scotland to have its own coronavirus policy .
`` It looks its own country now , it looks like it is being governed by somebody else other than Boris Johnson .
`` When Boris Johnson speaks it looks like he only speaks for England . ''
Mr Wootton agreed and noted the important contributions the UK Government is making financially to Scotland in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also attacked Mr Blackford for repeatedly demanding more money when speaking to Boris Johnson .
Mr Graham said : `` Every time Ian Blackford pops up on Prime Minister 's Questions all he seems to do is ask for more money .
`` He keeps talking about how they have been neglected north of the border .
`` But Scotland has been given billions of pounds by us and they have been able to do with it what they want .
`` They have also got a ludicrous amount of civil servants that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament .
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TalkRADIO host Mike Graham joined Dan Wootton on his radio show and took aim at Nicola Sturgeon for becoming "power-mad" in her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic. He also claimed the SNP were wasting a fortune of tax-payer money. He claimed the SNP had been mismanaging money prior to coronavirus and mocked Westminster SNP leader Ian Blackford for continuously asking Boris Johnson for more cash.
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He concluded the Prime Minister should have absolute control on the coronavirus response plan instead of the leaders of the devolved nations. Mr Graham said: "Up in Scotland, there is this narrative that the SNP is winning over hearts and minds and everyone wants to be independent now. "I think the big mistake that we made in the UK was allowing Scotland to have its own coronavirus policy. DON'T MISS: Sturgeon lambasted over Covid vaccination plan for care homes patients
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Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP have been grilled for demanding more money "to waste" in the battle against coronavirus.
"It looks its own country now, it looks like it is being governed by somebody else other than Boris Johnson. "When Boris Johnson speaks it looks like he only speaks for England." Mr Wootton agreed and noted the important contributions the UK Government is making financially to Scotland in the fight against coronavirus. Mr Graham also attacked Mr Blackford for repeatedly demanding more money when speaking to Boris Johnson.
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Nicola Sturgeon: Mr Graham also mocked the SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford for repeatedly demanding more money from Boris Johnson in PMQs
Mr Graham said: "Every time Ian Blackford pops up on Prime Minister's Questions all he seems to do is ask for more money. "He keeps talking about how they have been neglected north of the border. "But Scotland has been given billions of pounds by us and they have been able to do with it what they want. "They have also got a ludicrous amount of civil servants that, I believe, power the Scottish Parliament. READ MORE: Coronavirus vaccine: BioNTech co-founder 'will take the vaccine' [VIDEO]
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Nicola Sturgeon: Mr Graham closed by saying: 'Power seems to have gone to her head and she seems to have gone a bit mad.'


thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Boris Johnson set to secure critical agreement with Switzerland as EU talks on brink

The agreement will ensure the 383,000 Britons who travelled to Switzerland on business last year do not need to apply for work permits to access a country which is the UK 's fourth-biggest trading partner , accounting for 3.3 percent of total UK trade .
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Guy Parmelin , her opposite number , are expected to put pen to paper on the deal in the next fortnight in London .
The agreement will come into force on January 1 after the end of the transition period on December 31 .
David Henig , director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a former UK trade negotiator , told the Telegraph : `` There are quite a few international bodies in Switzerland .
`` This agreement keeps things going in financial services , pharmaceuticals and physics – it ’ s decent to a small audience .
Without it , it would have been painful . ''
The deal is being viewed as a bridge to a wider trade deal , which would be a major boost for post-Brexit Britain .
Alan Winters , director of the Trade Policy Observatory at the University of Sussex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Switzerland have good education and training systems .
Both are somewhat on the outside of the EU .
`` The UK had proposed to the EU a lock , stock and barrel continuation of the mutual recognition of professional qualifications .
JUST IN : Macron crisis - French President braces for more protests in Paris '' I doubt you could do that with Switzerland – but you ’ d have to do it on a case-by-case basis . ''
A senior Government source said : `` Outside the EU we have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like services trade and to build a network of deals that are more suited to UK interests and strengths .
`` Switzerland , as a fellow services powerhouse , is an important partner for Global Britain . ''
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The news comes hard on the heels of new research suggesting British firms all already refocusing their operations away from the EU as the UK looks to the future .
The study - undertaken by Lloyds Bank and Aston Business School - suggests almost one in five companies which export goods overseas has diverted business away from the EU since the 2016 referendum result .
The research also indicates that firms are actively looking for new export markets as a result of the UK leaving the EU .
Over the course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in export values towards EU countries have fallen by an average of 8.7 percent a year , it indicated .
Export Minister at the Department for International Trade Graham Stuart said : `` 90 percent of global growth is expected to be outside Europe over the next few years .
`` So it is great to see UK firms aligning their sales with the fastest growing parts of the world .

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The agreement will ensure the 383,000 Britons who travelled to Switzerland on business last year do not need to apply for work permits to access a country which is the UK's fourth-biggest trading partner, accounting for 3.3 percent of total UK trade. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Guy Parmelin, her opposite number, are expected to put pen to paper on the deal in the next fortnight in London.
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The agreement will come into force on January 1 after the end of the transition period on December 31. David Henig, director of the European Centre for International Political Economy and a former UK trade negotiator, told the Telegraph: "There are quite a few international bodies in Switzerland. "This agreement keeps things going in financial services, pharmaceuticals and physics – it’s decent to a small audience. Without it, it would have been painful."
The news will come as a big boost for Boris Johnson
Liz Truss speaking in the House of Commons
The deal is being viewed as a bridge to a wider trade deal, which would be a major boost for post-Brexit Britain. Alan Winters, director of the Trade Policy Observatory at the University of Sussex, said: "Both the UK and Switzerland have good education and training systems. Both are somewhat on the outside of the EU. "The UK had proposed to the EU a lock, stock and barrel continuation of the mutual recognition of professional qualifications. JUST IN: Macron crisis - French President braces for more protests in Paris
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Guy Parmelin
Switzerland, as a fellow services powerhouse, is an important partner for Global Britain Government source
Boris Johnson, Justin Trudeau and Liz Truss during a video call last month
Boris Johnson is keen to push the concept of "Global Britain"
Express.co.uk has contacted the Department of Trade and Industry to ask for more details. The news comes hard on the heels of new research suggesting British firms all already refocusing their operations away from the EU as the UK looks to the future. The study - undertaken by Lloyds Bank and Aston Business School - suggests almost one in five companies which export goods overseas has diverted business away from the EU since the 2016 referendum result.
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The research also indicates that firms are actively looking for new export markets as a result of the UK leaving the EU. Over the course of the last five years, growth in export values towards EU countries have fallen by an average of 8.7 percent a year, it indicated. Export Minister at the Department for International Trade Graham Stuart said: "90 percent of global growth is expected to be outside Europe over the next few years. "So it is great to see UK firms aligning their sales with the fastest growing parts of the world.
Trade deal talks between Lord David Frost and Michel Barnier are going down to the wire


thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Brexit talks COLLAPSE as Barnier tables new demands - Macron threat sparks major setback

UK sources have revealed the bloc ’ s negotiators tabled several new proposals in response to France ’ s threat to force for a no-deal Brexit unless Boris Johnson makes significant concessions .
British officials believe the demands are a “ step backwards ” and have “ destabilised the talks ” .
Both sides have vowed to work through the night in a bid to overcome the new obstacles .
But sources close to the talks say the dispute has cost them at least 24 hours as time runs out to secure a trade deal .
As senior UK Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour , the EU is bringing new elements into the negotiation .
A breakthrough is still possible in the next few days but that prospect is receding.
” It is understood the talks blew up after fresh `` subsidies '' proposals were tabled as part of discussions on the so-called level playing field .
But EU sources pushed back against the idea that `` new '' demands had sparked the breakdown .
Pizzas and sandwiches were delivered to the teams led by Lord Frost and the EU ’ s Michel Barnier tonight as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running .
Mr Barnier was forced to harden his position amid fears by hardline EU member states he could offer serious concessions in order to clinch a deal .
Senior Brussels sources claimed the EU ’ s Brexit chief was on the verge of making compromises in the row over future access to Britain ’ s coastal waters and state aid rules .
One EU diplomat warned several leaders were queuing up to vote down any unacceptable compromises made by Mr Barnier .
The insider said : “ Leaders always have the possibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandate is not adhered to they have every right to do so.
” In sign of growing tensions between EU states , Ireland accused hardliners of making a “ very dangerous ” threat to pursue a no-deal Brexit .
Fuelled by France , some leaders want Mr Barnier to walk away from the negotiations at the end of the week unless Boris Johnson makes significant concessions to get the trade deal over the line .
But Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney warned there is no guarantee Downing Street will return to the negotiating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed a no-deal outcome would leave Dublin in the “ cross fire ” as Brussels and London ’ s relationship is plunged into an acrimonious “ blame game ” over the failed trade talks .
MUST READ : Brexit fishing row erupts as Macron ally questions UK sovereignty over Mr Coveney said : “ There ’ s a good chance we can get a deal across the line in the next few days .
“ Closing out a negotiation as complex as this one is never going to be easy.
” He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing everything we can to try to find a way with the EU and UK teams to get a deal that Ireland can live with .
“ This means getting a fair deal for both sides on fisheries , which has proven really , really difficult.
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UK sources have revealed the bloc’s negotiators tabled several new proposals in response to France’s threat to force for a no-deal Brexit unless Boris Johnson makes significant concessions. British officials believe the demands are a “step backwards” and have “destabilised the talks”. Both sides have vowed to work through the night in a bid to overcome the new obstacles.
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But sources close to the talks say the dispute has cost them at least 24 hours as time runs out to secure a trade deal. As senior UK Government source said: “At the eleventh hour, the EU is bringing new elements into the negotiation. A breakthrough is still possible in the next few days but that prospect is receding.” It is understood the talks blew up after fresh "subsidies" proposals were tabled as part of discussions on the so-called level playing field. But EU sources pushed back against the idea that "new" demands had sparked the breakdown. Pizzas and sandwiches were delivered to the teams led by Lord Frost and the EU’s Michel Barnier tonight as they meet for their the second night running.
Michel Barnier has delayed Brexit talks with fresh EU demands
Mr Barnier was forced to harden his position amid fears by hardline EU member states he could offer serious concessions in order to clinch a deal. Senior Brussels sources claimed the EU’s Brexit chief was on the verge of making compromises in the row over future access to Britain’s coastal waters and state aid rules. One EU diplomat warned several leaders were queuing up to vote down any unacceptable compromises made by Mr Barnier. The insider said: “Leaders always have the possibility to reject the outcome and if the mandate is not adhered to they have every right to do so.”
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Michel Barnier is the EU's chief negotiator
In sign of growing tensions between EU states, Ireland accused hardliners of making a “very dangerous” threat to pursue a no-deal Brexit. Fuelled by France, some leaders want Mr Barnier to walk away from the negotiations at the end of the week unless Boris Johnson makes significant concessions to get the trade deal over the line. But Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney warned there is no guarantee Downing Street will return to the negotiating table in the new year. He claimed a no-deal outcome would leave Dublin in the “cross fire” as Brussels and London’s relationship is plunged into an acrimonious “blame game” over the failed trade talks. MUST READ: Brexit fishing row erupts as Macron ally questions UK sovereignty over
Lord Frost is the UK's Brexit envoy
Mr Coveney said: “There’s a good chance we can get a deal across the line in the next few days. “Closing out a negotiation as complex as this one is never going to be easy.” He added: “The Irish government will be doing everything we can to try to find a way with the EU and UK teams to get a deal that Ireland can live with. “This means getting a fair deal for both sides on fisheries, which has proven really, really difficult.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--'Progress' on fishing plan could see HUGE boost for UK while EU keep fish they love

The two negotiating teams reamin locked in talks over a post-Brexit trade deal , with less than a month left until the transition period deadline expires on December 31 .
Fishing has proved to be a massive stumbling block , with the UK and EU so far refusing to offer any significant ground on the crucial red line .
The continued deadlock has increased fears of a no-deal outcome at the end of this year .
But Sky News Europe Correspondent Adam Parsons has tweeted EU sources have suggested there is `` progress on fishing rights '' .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notably increased quota of stocks '' that are sold to the country 's customers .
The deal would also see EU boats keeping quotas for fish that are popular in the EU but rarely eaten in the UK unchanged , such as herring and mackerel .
Mr Parsons tweeted : `` EU sources suggest progress on fishing rights , based around this idea .
`` UK fishermen get notably increased quota of stocks that are sold to UK customers .
`` EU boats keep similar quotas for fish ( like herring , mackerel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but rarely eaten in the UK . ''
The UK has reportedly watered down its demands for control of fishing rights , and is asking EU fleets to hand over up to 60 percent of the value of stocks currently caught - down from the 80 percent previously sought .
However , this still falls short of the demands made by Brussels .
The latest breakthrough comes with Mr Barnier operating within `` millimetres '' of the EU 's red lines in the battle over post-Brexit fishing rights .
Brussels chiefs fear the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of room to manoeuvre as talks over future access to Britain ’ s coastal waters go to the wire .
Senior sources are continuing to warn that an acceptable solution for all member states might not be possible from the current discussions .
An EU diplomat said : “ We are millimetres away from the bottom line of the mandate and we have to really look at the details of what is now being negotiated .
“ Fish is a very important factor because of the way it plays into domestic politics in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t think there is a need or a desire by leaders to really change the mandate .
`` It includes our bottom line and we are not prepared to cross it.
” French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to collapse trade deal talks to force the UK into providing the EU with widespread access to British fishing waters .
He wants Brussels to bring London back to the negotiating table early next year without the `` time pressure '' of having a deal completed before the end of the transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Thursday , EU officials had warned that significant gaps still remain on three issues in negotiations between London and Brussels , with the outcome of talks still uncertain .
Stefaan de Rynck , who is part of chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier 's team , warned negotiators have failed to resolve differences on fishing rights in UK waters , ensuring fair competition guarantees and ways to solve future disputes .
He told a seminar in the Belgian capital : `` The long and the short story is that talks are continuing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both sides are working hard to overcome them but the outcome is uncertain . ''
Britain has repeatedly said throughout trade deal negotiations that it is up to the EU to offer compromises in order to gt an agreement over the line .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told Sky News on Thursday : `` Good progress is being made but we 're going to do a deal that is right for Britain , if such a deal is available .
`` If such a deal is n't available , then we 're not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to our detriment . ''
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Brexit: Expert discusses possible ‘transition’ for fishermen
The two negotiating teams reamin locked in talks over a post-Brexit trade deal, with less than a month left until the transition period deadline expires on December 31. Fishing has proved to be a massive stumbling block, with the UK and EU so far refusing to offer any significant ground on the crucial red line. The continued deadlock has increased fears of a no-deal outcome at the end of this year.
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But Sky News Europe Correspondent Adam Parsons has tweeted EU sources have suggested there is "progress on fishing rights". He has said UK fishermen would receive a "notably increased quota of stocks" that are sold to the country's customers. The deal would also see EU boats keeping quotas for fish that are popular in the EU but rarely eaten in the UK unchanged, such as herring and mackerel. Mr Parsons tweeted: "EU sources suggest progress on fishing rights, based around this idea.
Brexit news: There has been 'progress' made on the longstanding issue of fishing in UK-EU talks
Brexit news: There has been 'progress' made over the issue of fishing rights
"UK fishermen get notably increased quota of stocks that are sold to UK customers. "EU boats keep similar quotas for fish (like herring, mackerel) that are loved in the EU but rarely eaten in the UK." The UK has reportedly watered down its demands for control of fishing rights, and is asking EU fleets to hand over up to 60 percent of the value of stocks currently caught - down from the 80 percent previously sought. However, this still falls short of the demands made by Brussels.
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Brexit news: David Frost's negotiating team are meeting with the team led by Michel Barnier
The latest breakthrough comes with Mr Barnier operating within "millimetres" of the EU's red lines in the battle over post-Brexit fishing rights. Brussels chiefs fear the bloc's chief negotiator is running out of room to manoeuvre as talks over future access to Britain’s coastal waters go to the wire. Senior sources are continuing to warn that an acceptable solution for all member states might not be possible from the current discussions. An EU diplomat said: “We are millimetres away from the bottom line of the mandate and we have to really look at the details of what is now being negotiated.
Brexit news: Michel Barnier is locked in talks with UK counterparts
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has so far stood firm in trade deal talks with the EU
“Fish is a very important factor because of the way it plays into domestic politics in France and other member states. “I don’t think there is a need or a desire by leaders to really change the mandate. "It includes our bottom line and we are not prepared to cross it.” French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to collapse trade deal talks to force the UK into providing the EU with widespread access to British fishing waters.
Brexit news: EU countries most reliant on UK fishing waters
He wants Brussels to bring London back to the negotiating table early next year without the "time pressure" of having a deal completed before the end of the transition period in four weeks' time. On Thursday, EU officials had warned that significant gaps still remain on three issues in negotiations between London and Brussels, with the outcome of talks still uncertain. Stefaan de Rynck, who is part of chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier's team, warned negotiators have failed to resolve differences on fishing rights in UK waters, ensuring fair competition guarantees and ways to solve future disputes. He told a seminar in the Belgian capital: "The long and the short story is that talks are continuing in London. Significant divergences remain.
Brexit news: Emmanuel Macron is taking a hardline stance on EU fishing rights


thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--Brexit fishing row erupts as Macron ally questions UK sovereignty over fish in waters

French MEP Nathalie Loiseau said there was no question the UK should be able to take back control of its fishing grounds after Brexit but queried whether that also includes fish .
Speaking at an online event , France ’ s former Europe minister insisted Boris Johnson ’ s refusal to cave in to the bloc ’ s demands would end up “ hurting the interests of European fishermen ” .
Ms Loiseau said : “ The British proposals are hurting the interests of European fishermen to an extent that is really not acceptable.
” She added : “ Nobody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK on its waters .
The question being , does it include the fish in the water ?
“ Brexit was supposed to bring a better future for the UK , you may agree with this or not , it was not supposed to hurt the European Union.
” The French government is fearful that its fishermen could be largely locked out of British waters next year as part of a compromise Brexit deal being cooked up by Michel Barnier .
French President Macron has even floated the possibility of the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement that harms the bloc ’ s interests .
On a visit to Boulogne , French prime minister Jean Castex said : “ We obviously hope to obtain an agreement under the best possible conditions , but not under any conditions .
And certainly not under the conditions where fishing would be sacrificed as an adjustment variable .
`` If we fall back on French waters , there is a risk of overexploitation , in a few months we will destroy the resource.
” Paris ’ uncompromising attitude has spooked softer states hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end the transition period on December 31 with an agreement .
Ireland wants Mr Barnier to explore the limits of his negotiating guidelines to broker the deal .
In a sign of tensions between states , Irish premier Micheal Martin said : “ We can ’ t all be negotiators at the table , we ’ ve got to have faith and trust in the negotiating team to get a balanced deal over the line.
” His foreign minister Simon Coveney added : “ There ’ s a good chance we can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next few days .
“ Closing out a negotiation as complex as this one is never going to be easy.
” “ The Irish government will be doing everything we can to try to find a way with the EU and UK teams to get a deal that Ireland can live with .
“ This means getting a fair deal for both sides on fisheries , which has proven really , really difficult.
” UK and EU sources have played down suggestions that negotiators could make a significant breakthrough today .
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French MEP Nathalie Loiseau said there was no question the UK should be able to take back control of its fishing grounds after Brexit but queried whether that also includes fish. Speaking at an online event, France’s former Europe minister insisted Boris Johnson’s refusal to cave in to the bloc’s demands would end up “hurting the interests of European fishermen”. Ms Loiseau said: “The British proposals are hurting the interests of European fishermen to an extent that is really not acceptable.”
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She added: “Nobody is denying the return to sovereignty of the UK on its waters. The question being, does it include the fish in the water? “Brexit was supposed to bring a better future for the UK, you may agree with this or not, it was not supposed to hurt the European Union.” The French government is fearful that its fishermen could be largely locked out of British waters next year as part of a compromise Brexit deal being cooked up by Michel Barnier. French President Macron has even floated the possibility of the EU pursuing a no-deal Brexit instead of an agreement that harms the bloc’s interests.
French MEP Nathalie Loiseau questions whether UK's control over its waters includes the fish
Nathalie Loiseau is one Emmanuel Macron's former European affairs ministers
On a visit to Boulogne, French prime minister Jean Castex said: “We obviously hope to obtain an agreement under the best possible conditions, but not under any conditions. And certainly not under the conditions where fishing would be sacrificed as an adjustment variable. "If we fall back on French waters, there is a risk of overexploitation, in a few months we will destroy the resource.” Paris’ uncompromising attitude has spooked softer states hoping to back a compromise in order to end the transition period on December 31 with an agreement. Ireland wants Mr Barnier to explore the limits of his negotiating guidelines to broker the deal.
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France wants near-parity access to Britain's coastal waters for its fishermen
In a sign of tensions between states, Irish premier Micheal Martin said: “We can’t all be negotiators at the table, we’ve got to have faith and trust in the negotiating team to get a balanced deal over the line.” His foreign minister Simon Coveney added: “There’s a good chance we can get a deal across the line in the next few days. “Closing out a negotiation as complex as this one is never going to be easy.” MUST READ: EU panic: Barnier fears Boris will override withdrawal agreement
Brexit dates: Timeline for Brexit trade deal as time runs out


thedailyexpress--2020-12-03--‘Get us out now!’ Britons furious over Macron plot to extend Brexit talks into 2021

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Sign up fornow and never miss the top politics stories again Brexit trade talks between UK negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier continue to go down to the wire .
With the deadline of December 31 fast approaching neither side is willing to compromise and Mr Barnier has been urged to stand firm on fishing .
On Tuesday , Mr Macron warned France will refuse to sign an agreement that `` would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term '' .
According to EU sources , the French President has sounded the idea of talks resuming next year without the pressures of a tight deadline .
The UK has always vowed to respect the timescale and the prospect of an extension has prompted a huge backlash from a number of Express.co.uk readers .
Reacting to the news , one reader said : “ Without a time limit we will still being talked down to by Brussels in 2030 !
Get us out now , Boris !
” A second reader said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as they like !
The transition is over on 31/12/2020 !

Brexit trade talks between UK negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier continue to go down to the wire. With the deadline of December 31 fast approaching neither side is willing to compromise and Mr Barnier has been urged to stand firm on fishing. On Tuesday, Mr Macron warned France will refuse to sign an agreement that "would not respect our interests in the long term".
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According to EU sources, the French President has sounded the idea of talks resuming next year without the pressures of a tight deadline. The UK has always vowed to respect the timescale and the prospect of an extension has prompted a huge backlash from a number of Express.co.uk readers. Reacting to the news, one reader said: “Without a time limit we will still being talked down to by Brussels in 2030! Get us out now, Boris!” A second reader said: “They can talk for as long as they like! The transition is over on 31/12/2020!
Emmanuel Macron has suffered a major backlash over Brexit
Michel Barnier is in London for Brexit talks
“You just do what you want Macron as long as it does not include a fishing rod and a boat!” A third commented: “Stalling for time, it's what the EU does best.” Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Sorry Macron, looks like you will be talking to yourself next year, we have better things to get on with.” Lord Frost and Mr Barnier resumed in London this morning after talks overran into the early hours of Wednesday morning, culminating in a late night pizza delivery for the officials.
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Emmanuel Macron has warned the EU over a Brexit compromise
Stefaan de Rynck, a member of the EU Brexit negotiating team, confirmed “significant” differences remain and compared the discussions to the final stretches of a marathon. He said: “The long and the short story is that talks are continuing in London. Significant divergences remain. “Both sides are working hard to overcome them but the outcome is uncertain. "This has been a marathon. We are probably past kilometre 40.” READ MORE: Brexit: Boris 'sadly mistaken' if he thinks he can 'betray fishermen'
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Brexit deal as good as dead: Boris sticks two fingers to EU by keeping controversial bill

On Monday the House of Commons will re-consider the Internal Market Bill , including two clauses which ministers have admitted would break international law .
The legislation would break the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement signed by the UK and EU last year and Brussels has previously threatened to walk away from trade deal talks if it passes through Parliament .
The Government has always said the legislation was needed to protect the UK 's internal market in the event of a no deal .
But today the Prime Minister 's spokesman appeared to indicate the controversial clauses would remain in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Michel Barnier and David Frost over the weekend .
It was previously assumed the parts of the Bill which offended the EU would be removed if a deal was struck .
Speaking this afternoon , the Prime Minister 's spokesman said : `` The clauses represent a legal safety net to protect the integrity of the UK 's internal market and the huge gains of the peace process .
READ MORE ON OUR BREXIT LIVE BLOG '' Of course , we are committed to working in the joint committee to find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people of Northern Ireland to ensure they continue to have unfettered access to the UK under all circumstances . ''
In the Brexit divorce deal agreed last year , the UK and Brussels promised to set up a joint committee which would look at goods travelling from the UK mainland to Northern Ireland and determine which would be at risk of entering the EU 's single market .
Those goods deemed `` at risk '' of crossing into the Republic of Ireland would then be subject to trade tariffs .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK to unilaterally determine which goods required export declarations .
The Bill has already passed through the House of Commons once but must now be voted on again after the House of Lords turfed out the clauses on Northern Ireland customs checks .
Today the Prime Minister 's spokesman refused to rule out the prospect of clauses being re-introduced into the Bill on Monday , even if a trade deal was struck over the weekend .
READ MORE : German MEP breaks cover to admit Boris controls the fishing ‘ leverage' The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were first introduced in the House of Commons in Septmeber .
Earlier this week , Mr Barnier told EU27 ambassadors that the return of the clauses would cause a `` crisis '' in relations as there would be a fundamental breakdown in trust between the two sides .
Mr Johnson 's intentions to introduce the clauses even if there is a deal will only add to tensions .
However , both sides currently remain committed to reaching a trade agreement in the coming days .
The EU transition period ends on December 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliaments on both sides before it can come into effect , meaning there are just days left to secure a deal if it is to be in place by January .
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Talks between the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The EU chief negotiator also cancelled his Eurostar train back to Brussels this morning to remain in the UK for further talks .
Mr Johnson 's spokesman said today : `` We are committed to working hard to try and reach agreement with the EU .
`` Talks are ongoing - there are still some issues to overcome .

Brexit: UK say talks for deal are at 'a very difficult point'
On Monday the House of Commons will re-consider the Internal Market Bill, including two clauses which ministers have admitted would break international law. The legislation would break the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement signed by the UK and EU last year and Brussels has previously threatened to walk away from trade deal talks if it passes through Parliament.
The Government has always said the legislation was needed to protect the UK's internal market in the event of a no deal. But today the Prime Minister's spokesman appeared to indicate the controversial clauses would remain in the Bill even if an agreement is reached by Michel Barnier and David Frost over the weekend. It was previously assumed the parts of the Bill which offended the EU would be removed if a deal was struck. Speaking this afternoon, the Prime Minister's spokesman said: "The clauses represent a legal safety net to protect the integrity of the UK's internal market and the huge gains of the peace process. READ MORE ON OUR BREXIT LIVE BLOG
Brexit legislation which has angered the EU is due to be voted on next week
"Of course, we are committed to working in the joint committee to find a solution but we have an obligation to the people of Northern Ireland to ensure they continue to have unfettered access to the UK under all circumstances." In the Brexit divorce deal agreed last year, the UK and Brussels promised to set up a joint committee which would look at goods travelling from the UK mainland to Northern Ireland and determine which would be at risk of entering the EU's single market. Those goods deemed "at risk" of crossing into the Republic of Ireland would then be subject to trade tariffs. But the Prime Minister's controversial legislation would allow the UK to unilaterally determine which goods required export declarations. The Bill has already passed through the House of Commons once but must now be voted on again after the House of Lords turfed out the clauses on Northern Ireland customs checks. Today the Prime Minister's spokesman refused to rule out the prospect of clauses being re-introduced into the Bill on Monday, even if a trade deal was struck over the weekend. READ MORE: German MEP breaks cover to admit Boris controls the fishing ‘leverage'
Boris Johnson's plan risks throwing the Brexit deal into turmoil
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The clauses left the EU furious when they were first introduced in the House of Commons in Septmeber. Earlier this week, Mr Barnier told EU27 ambassadors that the return of the clauses would cause a "crisis" in relations as there would be a fundamental breakdown in trust between the two sides. Mr Johnson's intentions to introduce the clauses even if there is a deal will only add to tensions. However, both sides currently remain committed to reaching a trade agreement in the coming days. The EU transition period ends on December 31 and any agreement must be ratified in parliaments on both sides before it can come into effect, meaning there are just days left to secure a deal if it is to be in place by January. DON'T MISS:
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David Frost and Michel Barnier's teams worked well beyond 11pm last night try to secure a deal
Mr Barnier is in London this week as intense negotiations continue. Talks between the two side continued well past 11pm last night. The EU chief negotiator also cancelled his Eurostar train back to Brussels this morning to remain in the UK for further talks. Mr Johnson's spokesman said today: "We are committed to working hard to try and reach agreement with the EU. "Talks are ongoing - there are still some issues to overcome.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-04--Brexit POLL: Should Boris walk away now as Macron orders last minute deal change? VOTE

Post-Brexit trade talks between UK negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier suffered a major setback after the EU outlined a fresh series of demands .
The two negotiating teams had been progressing towards an agreement until late on Thursday evening when UK sources said discussions had `` gone back 24 hours '' .
EU negotiations reportedly toughened their stance after France called for a robust independent regulator to oversee the terms of the deal .
A senior government source said `` At the eleventh hour , the EU is bringing new elements into the negotiation .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next few days but that prospect is receding . ''
With the official deadline of December 31 rapidly approaching outstanding issues over fisheries remain the primary obstacle to a deal .
France ’ s Europe Minister Clement Beaune has since doubled-down on demands for access to UK waters and has vowed to veto the whole deal if its fishermen do not get their way .
He said : “ France is attached to the interests of its fishermen , is attached to the fair business conditions , and I think it 's also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were a deal that is n't good which in our evaluation does n't correspond to those interests , we will oppose it .
“ Yes each country has a veto , so it 's possible .
France like all its partners has the means of a veto , we must make our own evaluation of course of this deal , that 's normal .
“ We owe that to the French people , we owe it to our fishermen , and to other economic sectors.
” Officials in France have already asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning .
The idea of ending discussions without an agreement and continuing talks in 2021 without the stress of a deadline has also been floated .
The UK has always rejected calls for an extension to the Brexit transition period and vowed to leave on Australian-style terms if an agreement was not forthcoming with the bloc .
Mr Barnier is set to update 27 national envoys in Brussels later this afternoon by video conference .
Upon leaving his London hotel this morning , the EU chief gave a brief comment and acknowledged today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : Macron backs Boris 'into position he can not accept' But , it appears both sides have less than 72 hours to strike an agreement after the Government announced on Thursday that it would reintroduce the controversial Internal Market Bill to Parliament on Monday .
MPs will be asked to reinstate controversial legislation giving ministers the power to break international law by ignoring provisions in the Brexit withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland .
The legislation aims to protect internal trade within the UK in the event of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already taken the first steps towards legal action over the legislation and would likely pause intensive talks if the bill – which threatens to undermine the deal signed in January – goes ahead .
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Brexit: It’s getting ‘harder’ for Johnson to compromise says expert
Post-Brexit trade talks between UK negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier suffered a major setback after the EU outlined a fresh series of demands. The two negotiating teams had been progressing towards an agreement until late on Thursday evening when UK sources said discussions had "gone back 24 hours". EU negotiations reportedly toughened their stance after France called for a robust independent regulator to oversee the terms of the deal. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS.
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A senior government source said "At the eleventh hour, the EU is bringing new elements into the negotiation. “A breakthrough is still possible in the next few days but that prospect is receding." With the official deadline of December 31 rapidly approaching outstanding issues over fisheries remain the primary obstacle to a deal. France’s Europe Minister Clement Beaune has since doubled-down on demands for access to UK waters and has vowed to veto the whole deal if its fishermen do not get their way.
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He said: “France is attached to the interests of its fishermen, is attached to the fair business conditions, and I think it's also the case for our partners that if there were a deal that isn't good which in our evaluation doesn't correspond to those interests, we will oppose it. “Yes each country has a veto, so it's possible. France like all its partners has the means of a veto, we must make our own evaluation of course of this deal, that's normal. “We owe that to the French people, we owe it to our fishermen, and to other economic sectors.” Officials in France have already asked the European Commission to increase no deal planning.
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Emmanuel Macron continues to push hard on fishing
The idea of ending discussions without an agreement and continuing talks in 2021 without the stress of a deadline has also been floated. The UK has always rejected calls for an extension to the Brexit transition period and vowed to leave on Australian-style terms if an agreement was not forthcoming with the bloc. Mr Barnier is set to update 27 national envoys in Brussels later this afternoon by video conference. Upon leaving his London hotel this morning, the EU chief gave a brief comment and acknowledged today was an "important day”. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Macron backs Boris 'into position he cannot accept'
Boris Johnson will reintroduce the Internal Market Bill on Monday
But, it appears both sides have less than 72 hours to strike an agreement after the Government announced on Thursday that it would reintroduce the controversial Internal Market Bill to Parliament on Monday. MPs will be asked to reinstate controversial legislation giving ministers the power to break international law by ignoring provisions in the Brexit withdrawal agreement relating to Northern Ireland. The legislation aims to protect internal trade within the UK in the event of a no deal Brexit. The EU has already taken the first steps towards legal action over the legislation and would likely pause intensive talks if the bill – which threatens to undermine the deal signed in January – goes ahead. DON'T MISS No deal Brexit looms as Alok Sharma admits talks with EU are 'tricky' [VIDEO]
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