thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--BREXIT POLL: Should European supertrawlers be banned from British waters? VOTE

Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the plundering supertrawlers should be banned from fishing in the UK ’ s waters .
The huge boats are over 100 metres long and catch hundreds of tonnes of fish every day .
The UK could ban supertrawlers when it leaves the EU ’ s Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) .
Fishing arrangements have proved to be a major stumbling block in trade talks with the UK and the EU .
But Boris Johnson has refused to back down and on Wednesday European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control of its waters when the transition period ends .
She said : “ No one questions the UK sovereignty over its own waters but we asked for predictability and we asked for guarantees for fisherman and fisherwomen who have been sailing in those waters for decades . ''
Greenpeace UK oceans campaigner Chris Thorne has called for a ban on EU supertrawlers .
He said Brexit is a “ historic opportunity to introduce genuinely world-leading marine protection standards in our offshore waters ” .
He said : “ Leaving the Common Fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better regulate fishing activity in our offshore waters , particularly in our offshore Marine Protected Areas .
“ We should use these new powers to stop supertrawlers , the highest intensity industrial fishing boats , from fishing in ecologically sensitive parts of our waters that are meant to be protected .
READ MORE : Boris forces von der Leyen to admit EU has no right to fish UK waters A YouGov poll by Greenpeace showed 81 percent of the public back a ban on supertrawlers in the UK ’ s Marine Protected Areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a ban on the massive boats “ can ’ t come quick enough ” .
She tweeted : “ Jan 2021 ca n't come quick enough this type of fishing will be banned along side the Electric Pulse , the UK wants sustainable fisheries.
” Earlier this month , the ex-MEP insisted the UK needs to “ take back full control ” of its fishing waters .
She said Britain ’ s fishing industry , which has been decimated by the CFP , should be as profitable and sustainable as Norway and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The secret weapon is the fishing industry .
`` The EU is desperate to still be able to fish in our waters .
`` We are going to be an independent coastal state .

Brexit: Boris 'will not give away UK waters' says Mummery
THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the plundering supertrawlers should be banned from fishing in the UK’s waters. The huge boats are over 100 metres long and catch hundreds of tonnes of fish every day.
The UK could ban supertrawlers when it leaves the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Fishing arrangements have proved to be a major stumbling block in trade talks with the UK and the EU. But Boris Johnson has refused to back down and on Wednesday European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Brussels has accepted Britain will take back control of its waters when the transition period ends. She said: “No one questions the UK sovereignty over its own waters but we asked for predictability and we asked for guarantees for fisherman and fisherwomen who have been sailing in those waters for decades."
Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether supertrawlers should be banned from UK waters
The huge boats are over 100 metres long and catch hundreds of tonnes of fish every day
Greenpeace UK oceans campaigner Chris Thorne has called for a ban on EU supertrawlers. He said Brexit is a “historic opportunity to introduce genuinely world-leading marine protection standards in our offshore waters”. He said: “Leaving the Common Fisheries Policy will give us new powers to better regulate fishing activity in our offshore waters, particularly in our offshore Marine Protected Areas. “We should use these new powers to stop supertrawlers, the highest intensity industrial fishing boats, from fishing in ecologically sensitive parts of our waters that are meant to be protected. READ MORE: Boris forces von der Leyen to admit EU has no right to fish UK waters
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The UK could ban supertrawlers when it leaves the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy
A YouGov poll by Greenpeace showed 81 percent of the public back a ban on supertrawlers in the UK’s Marine Protected Areas. Former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery said a ban on the massive boats “can’t come quick enough”. She tweeted: “Jan 2021 can't come quick enough this type of fishing will be banned along side the Electric Pulse, the UK wants sustainable fisheries.” Earlier this month, the ex-MEP insisted the UK needs to “take back full control” of its fishing waters.
Boris Johnson has refused to back down on fishing in trade talks with the EU
She said Britain’s fishing industry, which has been decimated by the CFP, should be as profitable and sustainable as Norway and Iceland. Ms Mummery told Express.co.uk: "The secret weapon is the fishing industry. "The EU is desperate to still be able to fish in our waters. "We are going to be an independent coastal state.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--Nicola Sturgeon nightmare: Scottish economy could be 'worst in developed world'

It comes after Scotland ’ s GDP plunged by 18.9 percent during April , the first full month of lockdown .
Andrew Wilson , who helped draw up the SNP ’ s Growth Commission , the party ’ s independence blueprint , spoke as government figures revealed 127,000 Scots were out of work .
He said the UK economy as a whole was set to become `` the worst-performing economy in the developed world '' , with the Scottish sector suffering even more .
Mr Wilson , a former MSP , said : “ I think this is a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
“ Without those restrictions on social distancing being lifted , in due course businesses will fail on a grand scale .
“ What ’ s clear to me is the UK is set to be the worst-performing economy in the developed world and Scotland ’ s probably going to be a bit worse because of the nature of our sectors and how the virus has behaved north and south of the Border .
“ The prospects are that we need a monumental effort – politicians and governments working in collaboration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rescue businesses .
“ Because the outlook for people , for families , is bleak.
” The economic figures also revealed GDP fell by more than 23 per cent since February whilst the accommodation and food sector was also hit with an 85 percent fall .
The arts , culture and recreation sector was also hit with a 51 percent fall whilst in manufacturing the drop was 25 percent since February .
READ MORE : Scotland chaos : Glasgow loyalists clash with officers at protest Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard said there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Scottish Government that puts the well-being of the people of Scotland at the heart of the post-pandemic economy '' .
The MSP warned : `` We are now deep into uncharted economic waters with the prospect of mass unemployment looming .
`` If action is not taken by both the UK and Scottish Governments , with a clear plan to get the economy back on course , then we may be left with an economy in tatters . ''
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Nicola Sturgeon warns against 'complacency' during pandemic
The Advisory Group on Economic Recovery published its latest report on Monday which lays bare the hard work the Scottish First Minister must do to help get the Scottish economy moving. The report, commissioned by the Scottish government makes 25 recommendations.
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Announcing the report, Nicola Sturgeon’s chief economic adviser Benny Higgins warns that Scotland faces an “economic challenge of monumental scale”. The chairman of the advisory group, added: "If we do not intervene radically to transform our economy, inequalities will drastically widen with long-term scarring for communities across the country, and for our young people in particular. "This cannot be allowed to happen." Among these recommendations include a programme for those aged between 16 and 25, guaranteeing two years of work paid at the real living wage.
The Scottish Government commissioned report was published today.
Scotland's hospitality sector has seen the worst impact.
It said the COVID-19 pandemic "will be a scar across (young people's) working lives if there is no urgent, ambitious and focused intervention to address it". The report added: "It should be delivered locally, with brokerage of opportunities between employers and jobseekers: but it should be set within a coherent national framework. "There should be targeted funding support from the Scottish Government to set up the scheme, and to assist small and medium-sized businesses, as well as larger firms, to participate." The report also recommends that talks are held on ensuring there are public stakes in private Scottish business. READ MORE: Sturgeon confirms no new COVID death for second day across Scotland
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Nicola Sturgeon delivering her briefing today.
It also calls for a full review of the three months of education which Children have lost during lockdown as well additional protections for cash-strapped colleges and universities. The report also calls on Nicola Sturgeon’s government to prioritise a green recovery, strengthening the relationship between business and government and investing in digital infrastructure. The report is also calling for the Scottish government to grant a VAT reduction to help the tourism sector which has been one of the worst industries hit by COVID-19. Mr Higgins' group also pushed for a faster revision of the fiscal framework between the Scottish and UK Governments - the agreement which sets out the funding arrangement north of the border - to allow for more autonomy in Scotland. DON'T MISS:
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Fears have been raised about the Scottish economy.
The report said: "It would benefit both the UK and devolved governments to design a model for investment in the economic recovery period, which enabled an appropriate flexibility to allow different priorities to be pursued. "There is also a strong case for the Scottish Government to have greater autonomy to use targeted fiscal measures to stimulate demand or incentivise behavioural change in the recovery period." Mr Higgins continued: “To create a robust, resilient well-being economy, the public and private sector must now build a new partnership to prioritise and deliver bold action. "And they must do so with purpose and urgency."
The SNP leader will respond to the reports findings by July.
The Advisory Group on Economic Recovery also warned that lockdown has spawned more inequality because low earning, essential workers “have put their health and that of their families at risk” whilst higher salary workers are able to work from home. Mr Higgins has urged the Scottish Government to develop a recovery plan based on their report, by the end of July. He also warned that at least £6billion in stimulus money will be needed for the Scottish economy to recover from COVID-19. This funding will need to be equal to at least four percent of financial output to be effective, the economist said.
Support for 16-25 year old's was seen as a key part of the report.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--'EU is a small pedantic club!' MEP lashes out at Brussels - 'Wouldn't be here without UK!'

Speaking in Parliament , Dutch MEP Derk Jan Eppink hit out at the EU while also reminding the members states that the bloc would not even exist without the UK 's help .
In his speech , Mr Jan Eppink commented on the vast new financial aid package put forward by Germany and France which will give greater power to the EU Commission .
He added : `` The UK wo n't be involved in the rebuild of Europe .
`` But we would n't be here without the UK .
`` We are punishing the Brits out over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small pedantic club with no strategic vision .
`` We welcome the Balkans while we push the Brits out the exit . ''
The MEPs comments come as the war of words between the two sides continued yesterday as Commission President , Ursula von der Leyen claimed the EU will not compromise on its core values .
There have been several areas of divergence between the two sides , most notably fisheries and the concept of a level playing field .
A level playing field is whereby businesses agree to a set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state undercutting the other .
There had been fear from the EU side the UK could drop taxes and certain rules post-Brexit to attract businesses to Britain away from Brussels .
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She said yesterday : `` These are our objectives , not only in our discussions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with any partner .
`` Because these are principles at the heart of the European Union - fair competition , rising social standards , the protection of our citizens and the rule of law .
`` This is who we are and it is not going to change .
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`` We are now halfway through these negotiations with five months left to go .
`` But we 're definitely not halfway through the work to reach an agreement . ''
Following their meeting this week , both UK and EU officials agreed they would need to expedite talks in order to reach a deal .

Brexit: EU are 'punishing UK for leaving' says Dutch MEP
Speaking in Parliament, Dutch MEP Derk Jan Eppink hit out at the EU while also reminding the members states that the bloc would not even exist without the UK's help. In his speech, Mr Jan Eppink commented on the vast new financial aid package put forward by Germany and France which will give greater power to the EU Commission. He added: "The UK won't be involved in the rebuild of Europe.
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"But we wouldn't be here without the UK. "We are punishing the Brits out over a democratic vote. "We're just a small pedantic club with no strategic vision. "We welcome the Balkans while we push the Brits out the exit."
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EU news: Dutch MEP savages EU
The MEPs comments come as the war of words between the two sides continued yesterday as Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen claimed the EU will not compromise on its core values. There have been several areas of divergence between the two sides, most notably fisheries and the concept of a level playing field. A level playing field is whereby businesses agree to a set of principles in order to stop one state undercutting the other. There had been fear from the EU side the UK could drop taxes and certain rules post-Brexit to attract businesses to Britain away from Brussels. JUST IN: Boris Johnson dismantles Lib Dem MP's Brexit warning on beef
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Brexit news: EU Ms von der Leyen has insisted the EU will not back down
While the EU has stated it will not back down, Ms von der Leyen did concede following a meeting with Boris Johnson this week that an extension will not be requested. She said yesterday: "These are our objectives, not only in our discussions with the UK but in any relationship with any partner. "Because these are principles at the heart of the European Union - fair competition, rising social standards, the protection of our citizens and the rule of law. "This is who we are and it is not going to change. DON'T MISS
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"The negotiations with the UK always promised to be difficult and they have not disappointed. "We are now halfway through these negotiations with five months left to go. "But we're definitely not halfway through the work to reach an agreement." Following their meeting this week, both UK and EU officials agreed they would need to expedite talks in order to reach a deal.
EU-UK negotiations
The end of the transition ends on December 31, 2020. If a deal is not agreed by then the UK will revert to WTO rules. Even if a deal is reached relatively quickly, it will then need to be ratified by the other 27 EU member states individually.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-19--True extent of public HATRED for Jeremy Corbyn revealed in study on Labour's 2019 defeat

The Labour Together study , formulated by a cross-factional committee including former leader Ed Miliband , said that the accountability for the loss “ is not the responsibility of any one person alone ” .
Labour ’ s campaign blueprint was “ inadequate ” , its organisation “ muddled ” and its administration “ poor ” revealed the paper .
The report said that December ’ s loss has left the party with “ a mountain to climb ” to obtain leverage again in 2024 .
“ Labour has a mountain to climb to get back into power in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents who wrote the paper , which include MP Lucy Powell , the chair of the failed 2015 election campaign , and TSSA union boss Manuel Cortes .
“ Unless as a party and a movement we face up to that we will not win.
” The paper also revealed that the defeat was brought on by adverse opinions of the leadership , a mixed message about Brexit and a manifesto riddled with expenditure which did not seem plausible .
Boris Johnson ’ s “ Stop Jeremy Corbyn ” theme was “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” among all swing electors groups .
Even among the 2017 Labour electors who voted for the party last December , research for Labour Together found that “ a large majority had negative views of Jeremy Corbyn , suggesting they voted despite , rather than because of , the leadership ” .
Mr Corbyn ’ s drop in public approval since 2017 “ can not easily be disentangled from the handling of issues like Brexit , party disunity and anti-Semitism ” , the paper revealed .
Labour Leave voters who changed to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Semitism , terrorism , what they saw as extreme far-left policies , or unaffordability ” as to what influenced their decision to switch .
The study cited a “ typical ” opinion from a person belonging to this group , a 52-year-old council house tenant who moved to the Brexit party in European elections .
She said she was “ Frightened at the possibility of a Marxist government .
Disgusted at Corbyn being a terrorist sympathiser .
“ Most disturbed about plan to nationalise BT as I fear it would allow a Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the authors cautioned : “ It would be a mistake to believe that a different leader , with Brexit no longer the defining issue , would in itself be sufficient to change Labour ’ s electoral fortunes .
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Pension increase at risk [ INSIGHT ] “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had deep roots .
This loss is the story of more than one election – indeed it is a story that stretches back two decades .
“ Unless we recognise and accept this triple challenge of the scale of our task , the failures of 2019 and the deep roots of how we got here , we will not win or deserve to win.
” The study showed a harsh examination of the delivery of Labour ’ s campaign and the “ toxic ” culture within the party .
“ It was unclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of accountability for decision making , ” it said .
“ There was an unrealistic target seat strategy that was not evidence-based .

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The Labour Together study, formulated by a cross-factional committee including former leader Ed Miliband, said that the accountability for the loss “is not the responsibility of any one person alone”. Labour’s campaign blueprint was “inadequate”, its organisation “muddled” and its administration “poor” revealed the paper.
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The report said that December’s loss has left the party with “a mountain to climb” to obtain leverage again in 2024.
“Labour has a mountain to climb to get back into power in the next five years,” cautioned the agents who wrote the paper, which include MP Lucy Powell, the chair of the failed 2015 election campaign, and TSSA union boss Manuel Cortes.
“Unless as a party and a movement we face up to that we will not win.”
The paper also revealed that the defeat was brought on by adverse opinions of the leadership, a mixed message about Brexit and a manifesto riddled with expenditure which did not seem plausible.
General dislike for Jeremy Corbyn had major effect on Labour’s 2019 defeat, study says
Boris Johnson’s “Stop Jeremy Corbyn” theme was “a major driver of the Conservatives’ success” among all swing electors groups. Even among the 2017 Labour electors who voted for the party last December, research for Labour Together found that “a large majority had negative views of Jeremy Corbyn, suggesting they voted despite, rather than because of, the leadership”.
Mr Corbyn’s drop in public approval since 2017 “cannot easily be disentangled from the handling of issues like Brexit, party disunity and anti-Semitism”, the paper revealed.
Labour Leave voters who changed to the Conservatives “were likely to talk about anti-Semitism, terrorism, what they saw as extreme far-left policies, or unaffordability” as to what influenced their decision to switch. READ MORE: Coronavirus symptoms update: Virus could trigger dementia
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Ed Miliband is one of the study's commissioners
The study cited a “typical” opinion from a person belonging to this group, a 52-year-old council house tenant who moved to the Brexit party in European elections.
She said she was “Frightened at the possibility of a Marxist government. Disgusted at Corbyn being a terrorist sympathiser.
“Most disturbed about plan to nationalise BT as I fear it would allow a Labour government to spy on internet users.”
But the authors cautioned: “It would be a mistake to believe that a different leader, with Brexit no longer the defining issue, would in itself be sufficient to change Labour’s electoral fortunes. DON'T MISS:
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Jeremy Corbyn's management played a "significant" role in Labour's historic defeat in the 2019 general election
“Our report lays bare that our defeat had deep roots. This loss is the story of more than one election – indeed it is a story that stretches back two decades.
“Unless we recognise and accept this triple challenge of the scale of our task, the failures of 2019 and the deep roots of how we got here, we will not win or deserve to win.”
The study showed a harsh examination of the delivery of Labour’s campaign and the “toxic” culture within the party.
“It was unclear who was in charge with insufficient lines of accountability for decision making,” it said.
“There was an unrealistic target seat strategy that was not evidence-based.
The study showed a harsh examination of the delivery of Labour’s campaign


thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--‘Time to stop!’ Boris urged to BAN European supertrawlers from British waters in poll

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Supertrawlers are boats @ @ @ @ @ length and can catch hundreds of tonnes of fish every day .
The large vessels @ @ @ @ @ to a mile-long , have access to British waters under the controversial Common Fisheries Policy @ @ @ @ @ UK remains part of during the post-Brexit transition period .
Fishing remains a huge stumbling @ @ @ @ @ EU with Brussels insisting on maintaining access to UK waters and a level playing field @ @ @ @ @ of more than 15,000 Express.co.uk readers has found nine-in-ten believe supertrawlers should be banned from @ @ @ @ @ conducted on Thursday June 18 between 10am and 8pm asked 15,653 Express.co.uk readers “ Should @ @ @ @ @ British waters ?
” A huge 97 percent ( 15,213 ) of readers think they @ @ @ @ @ yes .

Brexit fishing: Expert reveals 'key issues' in EU trade deal
Supertrawlers are boats more than 100 metres in length and can catch hundreds of tonnes of fish every day. The large vessels, with fishing nets up to a mile-long, have access to British waters under the controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) which the UK remains part of during the post-Brexit transition period.
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Fishing remains a huge stumbling block in negotiations with the EU with Brussels insisting on maintaining access to UK waters and a level playing field on trade. A poll of more than 15,000 Express.co.uk readers has found nine-in-ten believe supertrawlers should be banned from British territories. The survey conducted on Thursday June 18 between 10am and 8pm asked 15,653 Express.co.uk readers “Should European supertrawlers be banned from British waters?” A huge 97 percent (15,213) of readers think they should be banned and voted yes.
European supertrawlers should be banned from UK waters according to a poll
Supertrawlers can catch hundreds of tonnes of fish in a single day
Just two percent (387) of participants thought they should not be banned and voted no. Meanwhile one percent (53) remained unsure and voted don’t know. A number of Express.co.uk readers let their opinions known in the comments section. One user said: “They have plundered our waters for 45 years, time to stop.”
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Supertrawlers have fishing nets up to one-mile wide
A second reader wrote: “Give OUR fisherman their living back!! Keep other trawlers out.” Several other users went further and said supertrawlers should be banned around the world. Another user said: “All super trawlers should be banned everywhere, they destroy fish stocks and eventually that puts up the price of fish. Short term gain and long term pain!” Meanwhile a fourth commented: “Never mind banning them from UK waters. they should be banned altogether. From the whole world. Everywhere.” READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: UK deaths by 135 - including loss of baby
Ursula von der Leyen wants to maintain access to UK waters
An investigation by environmental group Greenpeace found 25 trawlers over 100 metres spent 2,963 hours fishing in UK marine protected areas (MPAs) in 2019. None of the 25 supertrawlers were British-owned, with 15 Russian, nine Dutch and one Polish. Greenpeace UK oceans campaigner Chris Throne has called for a complete ban on fishing on an industrial scale following post-Brexit talks. He said Brexit is a “historic opportunity to introduce genuinely world-leading marine protection standards in our offshore waters”. Mr Throne said the world’s largest supertrawler, the Annelies Ilena, can carry the equivalent weight in fish of the Eiffel Tower. DON'T MISS FTSE 100: Bank of England expands QE programme by £100billion [INSIGHT]
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On Wednesday European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU want access to British waters. She said: “No one questions the UK sovereignty over its own waters but we asked for predictability and we asked for guarantees for fisherman and fisherwomen who have been sailing in those waters for decades." On the issue of the level-playing field, Ms von der Leyen told the European Parliament the issue was "fair" competition. Ms von der Leyen said: "It cannot be a downward competition. Just think of labour standards or environmental protection.
Nations around Europe most reliant on UK waters


thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--Brexit news: What would ending the transition period with no deal really mean?

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The Brexit transition period will not be extended according to Cabinet minister Michael Gove .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said there is a “ very good ” chance of getting a trade deal by December .
But if a deal can not be done , what would this mean for the UK after December ?
At the end of last year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of discussion , but now the term has returned to common usage .
The UK formally left the European Union on January 31 and now the country is in a transition period until the end of the year .
This means the UK is still part of the EU single market and the customs union currently , and therefore all the rules and regulations , as well as budget payments , remain the same .
The UK has decided not to take up the option of extending the transition period for one to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding a future free trade deal .

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The Brexit transition period will not be extended according to Cabinet minister Michael Gove. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said there is a “very good” chance of getting a trade deal by December. But if a deal cannot be done, what would this mean for the UK after December?
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At the end of last year, a No Deal Brexit was a topic of discussion, but now the term has returned to common usage. The UK formally left the European Union on January 31 and now the country is in a transition period until the end of the year. This means the UK is still part of the EU single market and the customs union currently, and therefore all the rules and regulations, as well as budget payments, remain the same. The UK has decided not to take up the option of extending the transition period for one to two years to enable negotiations to continue regarding a future free trade deal. READ MORE: EU finally admits UK fishing waters 'sovereign'
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READ MORE Guy Verhofstadt mercilessly mocked by Brexiteers after EU tweet If negotiations do not lead to an agreed deal by the end of the year, a new version of No Deal would take place. This would mean trade with the EU would automatically fall back on the basic World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The WTO is the global body where countries negotiate the rules of international trade. In total, there are 164 members in the WTO and if they do not have their own free trade agreements with one another, they trade under WTO rules.
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What are the WTO rules? Every WTO member has a list of tariffs and quotas which apply to other countries with which they do not have any free trade agreements. These deals are known as their WTO schedules. Under WTO rules, cares would be taxed at 10 percent when they cross the UK-EU border after the end of the transition period. Agricultural tariffs would rise to an average of more than 35 percent for dairy products. DON'T MISS
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The precise details of trade remedy measures, such as anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguards.
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The Government is removing all tariffs below 2.5 percent which it refers to as “nuisance tariffs”. In total, 47 percent of all products will have zero tariffs, compared with 28 percent when in the EU. Among the biggest tariff cuts will be types of preserved mushrooms, which will have their tariffs cut from 18.4 percent to zero and yeast, which will have its tariff cut from up to 14.7 percent to zero. The following items are having their tariffs to cut from the following current tariff rates to zero: Roses: 8.3 percent
Vacuum flasks: 6.7 percent
Prepared baking potatoes: 6.1 percent
Sewing thread for retail: 5.0 percent
Corks and stoppers: 4.7 percent
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--Boris confronts Macron face-to-face on 'senseless' Brexit delays and demands deal in WEEKS

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The Prime Minister pressed home his insistence as the two leaders met face-to-face to mark the 80th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle 's historic broadcast to rally the French Resistance .
Mr Johnson said it “ does not make sense ” to keep extending negotiation on a new trading relationship with the bloc beyond the summer .
Talks are set to be ramped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making a breakthrough to ensure a deal is in place when the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 .
Downing Street said that the PM and his French counterpart addressed the issue during their meeting in No.10 .
A spokeswoman said : `` On UK-EU negotiations , the Prime Minister welcomed the agreement to intensify talks in July and underlined that the UK does not believe it makes sense for there to be prolonged negotiations into the autumn.
” President Macron told the Prime Minister that France still supports reaching a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential source said : `` France reminded its commitment to a deal and its support of ( EU negotiator ) Michel Barnier '' .
The Downing Street spokeswoman added : `` The Prime Minister welcomed French president Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street this afternoon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of General de Gaulle 's 'Appel ' .
`` The leaders began by reflecting on the sacrifice made by the British and French people in the Second World War and on the enduring strength of the UK-France relationship .
`` They highlighted the modern-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and defence cooperation enshrined in the Lancaster House Agreement 10 years ago .

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The Prime Minister pressed home his insistence as the two leaders met face-to-face to mark the 80th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle's historic broadcast to rally the French Resistance. Mr Johnson said it “does not make sense” to keep extending negotiation on a new trading relationship with the bloc beyond the summer.
Talks are set to be ramped up in July in the hope of making a breakthrough to ensure a deal is in place when the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. Downing Street said that the PM and his French counterpart addressed the issue during their meeting in No.10. A spokeswoman said: "On UK-EU negotiations, the Prime Minister welcomed the agreement to intensify talks in July and underlined that the UK does not believe it makes sense for there to be prolonged negotiations into the autumn.” President Macron told the Prime Minister that France still supports reaching a deal on Brexit. Following their meeting a presidential source said: "France reminded its commitment to a deal and its support of (EU negotiator) Michel Barnier". The Downing Street spokeswoman added: "The Prime Minister welcomed French president Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street this afternoon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of General de Gaulle's 'Appel'. "The leaders began by reflecting on the sacrifice made by the British and French people in the Second World War and on the enduring strength of the UK-France relationship. "They highlighted the modern-day successes of this friendship including the political and defence cooperation enshrined in the Lancaster House Agreement 10 years ago.
Boris Johnson confronted Emmanuel Macron in No10
The Prime Minister told his French counterpart a Brexit deal should be done in weeks
"The Prime Minister and president also welcomed the ongoing cooperation between the UK and France on small boats and illegal migration.” The two leaders agreed to work together to help tackle the coronavirus crisis. They were also understood to have discussed the UK’s 14-day coronavirus quarantine measures. The spokeswoman added: "They agreed that the partnership between our countries will be crucial in overcoming the coronavirus pandemic and ensuring the global recovery is green and sustainable." Inside No.10 the two leaders viewed artefacts and letters from General de Gaulle's time in London and from his partnership with the UK's wartime prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill. Mr Johnson presented Mr Macron with a framed montage of a telegram sent from General de Gaulle to Sir Winston on VE Day, in 1945, and Sir Winston's reply.
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The Prime minister said it makes 'no sense' for a deal to not be agreed before autumn
Emmanuel Macron said he had fully confidence in Michel Barnier
The pair also reflected on the friendship between the UK and France
He also gave him a model of Sir Winston's open-top Land Rover and a photograph of General de Gaulle in Paris, shortly after the city's liberation from German forces in 1944. Earlier Mr Johnson and President Macron observed a flypast of the Red Arrows and their French equivalent, La Patrouille de France, to mark the anniversary of the Appel. They maintained social distancing as they stood in Horse Guards Parade to watch the spectacle. De Gaulle's VE Day telegram, written in French, read: "At the moment when the cannon ceases to thunder in Europe I commit to address to you my faithful thought of friendship and admiration.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--Government ABANDONS Matt Hancock's beleaguered NHS coronavirus tracking app

In a major U-turn , the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said on Thursday that efforts would be targeted on developing a programme to support the NHS Test and Trace service based on the tech giants ' model .
The government said it ’ s app , which was being trialled on the Isle of Wight , was highly inaccurate when used on iPhones , only identifying around 4 percent of contacts .
Meanwhile , the Apple-Google framework recorded 99 percent of all contacts .
They said they hoped to feed their research into the Apple-Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is superior when dealing with distances between individuals .
In a joint statement this afternoon , Baroness Harding , the executive chair of NHS Test and Trace and Matthew Gould , chief executive of the NHSX technology , said there had been `` specific technical challenges '' .
He added : `` Our response to this virus has and will continue to be as part of an international effort .
`` That is why as part of a collaborative approach we have agreed to share our own innovative work on estimating distance between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work that we hope will benefit others , while using their solution to address some of the specific technical challenges identified through our rigorous testing . ''
No date has been set for the roll-out of the Apple and Google technology despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock having previously said the key app would be available in mid-May .
Mr Hancock said ministers `` remain determined to continue in our ambition '' to develop an app that `` meets the technical , security and user needs of the public '' .
Speaking this afternoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the globe have faced challenges in developing an app which gets all of these elements right , but through ongoing international collaboration we hope to learn , improve and find a solution which will strengthen our global response to this virus.
” READ MORE : School ‘ catch-up ’ sessions to be held as pupils face longer days The development comes after figures showed that almost three-quarters of people who test positive for coronavirus and enter the NHS tracking system are now being manually traced .
Some 14,045 people who tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Test and Trace contact tracing system during the first two weeks of its operation , according to the figures .
Of these , 10,192 people ( 73 percent ) were reached and asked to provide details of recent contacts .
Some 3,435 ( 25 percent ) people were not reached and a further 418 ( 3 percent ) did not provide contact details .
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It is understood that field tests on the tech giants model began on May 6 in parallel to the Isle of Wight trial .
But Labour said the U-turn was `` yet another example '' of the Government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and badly managed '' .
Jonathan Ashworth , Labour 's shadow health secretary , said : `` This is unsurprising and yet another example of where the Government 's response has been slow and badly managed .

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In a major U-turn, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said on Thursday that efforts would be targeted on developing a programme to support the NHS Test and Trace service based on the tech giants' model. The government said it’s app, which was being trialled on the Isle of Wight, was highly inaccurate when used on iPhones, only identifying around 4 percent of contacts.
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Meanwhile, the Apple-Google framework recorded 99 percent of all contacts. They said they hoped to feed their research into the Apple-Google project, suggesting that the trialled app is superior when dealing with distances between individuals. In a joint statement this afternoon, Baroness Harding, the executive chair of NHS Test and Trace and Matthew Gould, chief executive of the NHSX technology, said there had been "specific technical challenges". He added: "Our response to this virus has and will continue to be as part of an international effort.
The government NHS contact tracing app has been scrapped.
Matt Hancock made the announcement today.
"That is why as part of a collaborative approach we have agreed to share our own innovative work on estimating distance between app users with Google and Apple, work that we hope will benefit others, while using their solution to address some of the specific technical challenges identified through our rigorous testing." No date has been set for the roll-out of the Apple and Google technology despite Health Secretary Matt Hancock having previously said the key app would be available in mid-May. Mr Hancock said ministers "remain determined to continue in our ambition" to develop an app that "meets the technical, security and user needs of the public". Speaking this afternoon, he added: "Countries across the globe have faced challenges in developing an app which gets all of these elements right, but through ongoing international collaboration we hope to learn, improve and find a solution which will strengthen our global response to this virus.” READ MORE: School ‘catch-up’ sessions to be held as pupils face longer days
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People are being encouraged to get tested if they have symptoms.
The government will now work with Apple and Google to take plans for an app forward.
The government says an app to aid those tracing the contacts of people who test positive for COVID-19 has been seen as a key part of preventing a second wave of infections and deaths. It is understood that field tests on the tech giants model began on May 6 in parallel to the Isle of Wight trial. But Labour said the U-turn was "yet another example" of the Government's response to the crisis being "slow and badly managed". Jonathan Ashworth, Labour's shadow health secretary, said: "This is unsurprising and yet another example of where the Government's response has been slow and badly managed.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--Brexit battle: Boris plans 'shock and awe' campaign as D-Day looms

The delivery of the messages will be based on behavioural science .
It will focus on warning Britons about the `` consequences of not taking action '' while pushing `` new opportunities '' .
The campaign is part of a deal worth £4.5 million the Government struck with media agency MullenLowe London .
The firm has in recent months been heavily involved in communications when it comes to getting coronavirus messages across to the public .
The contract was found on the website of Tussell , a research company that tracks government contracts , politico.eu reports .
A tender document @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin in July .
And it could continue up until May 2022 .
The document says : “ The Transition Campaign is the most important government campaign this year . ''
The plan is to kick off the campaign by giving people a gentle `` nudge '' or `` shove '' towards taking action .
During the summer months the advertising blitz will focus on the `` consequences and opportunity '' of Britain going its own way .
In September the campaign will step up a notch and transition to `` shock and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ EU desperate for extension ’ : Warning over Brussels plot to ‘ trap ’ UK This phase will last until November , just one month before the transition period is due to expire .
The term `` shock and awe '' is often used to describe a military strategy .
It was frequently used during the Iraq War years , as foreign troops used such tactics to overwhelm Iraqi forces at the beginning of the conflict .
The UK is set to leave the transition period on December 31 , with or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The campaign will aim to grab the attention of businesses and members of the public to inform them about the changes that lie ahead .
Regardless of whether a deal is struck in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected at the border .
Both sides are at loggerheads in the ongoing trade talks over key issues including fishing .
On Thursday the EU 's ambassador to the UK said a deal would have to be wrapped up by October .
Speaking at a Chatham House webinar on the EU-UK relationship , Joao Vale de Almeida said the two sides are in a `` unique and historic '' situation .
The ambassador said : `` The United Kingdom has confirmed that they do n't want to extend the transition period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ open for that , but we respect the United Kingdom position .

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The delivery of the messages will be based on behavioural science. It will focus on warning Britons about the "consequences of not taking action" while pushing "new opportunities". The campaign is part of a deal worth £4.5 million the Government struck with media agency MullenLowe London.
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The firm has in recent months been heavily involved in communications when it comes to getting coronavirus messages across to the public. The contract was found on the website of Tussell, a research company that tracks government contracts, politico.eu reports. A tender document on the site says the campaign will begin in July. And it could continue up until May 2022.
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The document says: “The Transition Campaign is the most important government campaign this year." The plan is to kick off the campaign by giving people a gentle "nudge" or "shove" towards taking action. During the summer months the advertising blitz will focus on the "consequences and opportunity" of Britain going its own way. In September the campaign will step up a notch and transition to "shock and awe" tactics. READ MORE: ‘EU desperate for extension’: Warning over Brussels plot to ‘trap’ UK
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A new checks system is expected at the Port of Dover
Boris Johnson has repeatedly ruled out an extension. The campaign will aim to grab the attention of businesses and members of the public to inform them about the changes that lie ahead. Regardless of whether a deal is struck in time a new checks and administration system is expected at the border. Both sides are at loggerheads in the ongoing trade talks over key issues including fishing.
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On Thursday the EU's ambassador to the UK said a deal would have to be wrapped up by October. Speaking at a Chatham House webinar on the EU-UK relationship, Joao Vale de Almeida said the two sides are in a "unique and historic" situation. The ambassador said: "The United Kingdom has confirmed that they don't want to extend the transition period. We took note. "We were open for that, but we respect the United Kingdom position.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--Sturgeon urged to SACK Scottish education secretary as SNP grilled over COVID-19 response

Alex Bell said John Swinney was a `` weak '' and “ hapless ” Education Secretary who urgently needed to be replaced .
Mr Bell , the former SNP head of policy and speechwriter to Alex Salmond claimed that Mr Swinney should have gone a long time ago and only stayed because of the “ politburo-like endurance of SNP ministers ” .
Mr Bell also criticised the Scottish Government ’ s education plans during COVID-19 which will see schools reopen on August 11th with a `` blended '' learning model .
The model includes pupils spending up to half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Already our young have been deprived of three months of education and this year ’ s exams .
“ The Scottish Government dithers , saying education could be patchy for the year to come .
“ They still won ’ t commit to next year ’ s exams.
” He stressed that some children need more guidance than a working-from-home parent can give .
Mr Bell continued : “ Nobody is saying this is easy but Scotland looks set to punish its young for the policy mistakes it made before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the care homes but that ’ s no reason to close schools .
READ MORE : Sturgeon attacked over schools reopening in Scotland ‘ SNP are failing ’ “ Yet again , Scotland is left looking at the education secretary and despairing .
Where is John Swinney ’ s leadership , where is his vision ?
“ For the politburo-like endurance of SNP ministers , he should have been gone long ago .
Instead he reminds us that a nationalist government scared of independence but without opposition is part of Scotland ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But speaking on Sunday Politics Scotland , Mr Swinney said the new measures would not be in place `` for a minute longer than is necessary '' .
He said : `` There will be changes and differences in the way we deliver education as a consequence of requirements for social distancing .
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“ It was very clear in the period as we ran into lockdown there was a huge amount of parental anxiety about sending their children to school and it 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure that parents are confident about the steps that they 've got to take .
`` We 'll have considered discussions with parents about the issues about which they 're concerned.
” An SNP spokesman said in response : “ There will always be people who snipe from the side lines .
The Deputy First Minister is busy getting on with his job . ''

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Alex Bell said John Swinney was a "weak" and “hapless” Education Secretary who urgently needed to be replaced. Mr Bell, the former SNP head of policy and speechwriter to Alex Salmond claimed that Mr Swinney should have gone a long time ago and only stayed because of the “politburo-like endurance of SNP ministers”.
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Mr Bell also criticised the Scottish Government’s education plans during COVID-19 which will see schools reopen on August 11 with a "blended" learning model. The model includes pupils spending up to half of their time learning from home. He said: “Already our young have been deprived of three months of education and this year’s exams. “The Scottish Government dithers, saying education could be patchy for the year to come.
Nicola Sturgeon plans to reopen schools on August 11th.
Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to sack John Swinney.
“They still won’t commit to next year’s exams.” He stressed that some children need more guidance than a working-from-home parent can give. Mr Bell continued: “Nobody is saying this is easy but Scotland looks set to punish its young for the policy mistakes it made before. “It’s too late for the care homes but that’s no reason to close schools. READ MORE: Sturgeon attacked over schools reopening in Scotland ‘SNP are failing’
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Some students in England have already returned to school.
“Yet again, Scotland is left looking at the education secretary and despairing. Where is John Swinney’s leadership, where is his vision? “For the politburo-like endurance of SNP ministers, he should have been gone long ago. Instead he reminds us that a nationalist government scared of independence but without opposition is part of Scotland’s problem, not its solution.” But speaking on Sunday Politics Scotland, Mr Swinney said the new measures would not be in place "for a minute longer than is necessary". He said: "There will be changes and differences in the way we deliver education as a consequence of requirements for social distancing. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--'Playing with fire!' Austrian politicians lash out at Boris in extraordinary attack

Angelika Winzig , the Austrian People 's Party ( OVP ) delegation leader , and fellow OVP MEP Lukas Mandl turned the finger of blame for the stalled trade negotiations on the Prime Minister .
The pair warned a no-deal Brexit would have worse consequences for the UK than for the bloc in comments carried by brandaktuell.at .
They said : “ British Prime Minister Johnson is literally playing with fire in negotiations on the EU 's future relationship with Britain .
`` If he is still not ready to talk about concrete and serious content , then the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both sides - worse for Great Britain than for the EU . ''
Their harsh criticism of Mr Johnson 's handling of the discussions comes ahead of a vote in the European Parliament later today .
MEPs wil vote on a resolution with recommendations of the European Parliament for further trade negotiations .
Ms Winzig , who represents the OVP on the trade committee of the European Parliament , urged Mr Johnson to `` face the facts '' .
She said the British could not simply `` cherry-pick '' things they wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues to the side .
She also said the EU would not be `` blackmailed '' by the UK 's negotiating team , led by David Frost .
The MEP said : “ Johnson must finally face the facts and stand by his word .
READ MORE : ‘ Pathetic ’ Lib Dems shamed after desperate plea for Brexit extension '' For me , political leadership means that you fulfill the commitments that you signed in the Brexit agreement .
`` There must be no cherry picking , and the EU can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reiterate Michel Barnier 's call for a `` level-playing field '' saying the bloc would not accept unfair competition from a former member .
She added : `` Close trade relations between Great Britain and the EU can only be based on equivalent standards .
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`` We will not accept any form of distortion of competition or barriers to trade . ''
He accused Britain of making up excuses to try to get out of key demands .
He said : “ What the UK government needs to understand is that we expect adequate social and environmental standards from the UK as a condition of free trade .
`` That doing so would prevent trade with the USA , I believe , is an excuse . ''
He also urged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cards on the table , indicating that he did not believe they had already done so.erg .

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Angelika Winzig, the Austrian People's Party (OVP) delegation leader, and fellow OVP MEP Lukas Mandl turned the finger of blame for the stalled trade negotiations on the Prime Minister. The pair warned a no-deal Brexit would have worse consequences for the UK than for the bloc in comments carried by brandaktuell.at.
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They said: “British Prime Minister Johnson is literally playing with fire in negotiations on the EU's future relationship with Britain. "If he is still not ready to talk about concrete and serious content, then the end of the year will end badly for both sides - worse for Great Britain than for the EU." Their harsh criticism of Mr Johnson's handling of the discussions comes ahead of a vote in the European Parliament later today. MEPs wil vote on a resolution with recommendations of the European Parliament for further trade negotiations.
Boris Johnson is 'playing with fire' in trade negotiations, according to Austrian MEPs
Angelika Winzig urged Boris Johnson to come clean on his trade deal demands
Ms Winzig, who represents the OVP on the trade committee of the European Parliament, urged Mr Johnson to "face the facts". She said the British could not simply "cherry-pick" things they wanted to include in a deal while leaving other issues to the side. She also said the EU would not be "blackmailed" by the UK's negotiating team, led by David Frost. The MEP said: “Johnson must finally face the facts and stand by his word. READ MORE: ‘Pathetic’ Lib Dems shamed after desperate plea for Brexit extension
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Michel Barnier has also been critical of the UK's approach to trade talks
The UK's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost
"If London does not want that, there will be no agreement. "We will not accept any form of distortion of competition or barriers to trade." Mr Mandl also adopted a deeply scornful tone. He accused Britain of making up excuses to try to get out of key demands.
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He said: “What the UK government needs to understand is that we expect adequate social and environmental standards from the UK as a condition of free trade. "That doing so would prevent trade with the USA, I believe, is an excuse." He also urged the UK's negotiating team to lay their cards on the table, indicating that he did not believe they had already done so.erg.
Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator


thedailyexpress--2020-06-18--BREXIT POLL: Should European supertrawlers be banned from British waters?

THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the plundering supertrawlers should be banned from fishing in the UK ’ s waters .
The huge boats are over 100 metres long and catch hundreds of tonnes of fish every day .
The UK could ban supertrawlers when it leaves the EU ’ s Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) .
Fishing arrangements have proved to be a major stumbling block in trade talks with the UK and the EU .
But Boris Johnson has refused to back down and on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leyen said Brussels has accepted Britain will take back control of its waters when the transition period ends .
She said : “ No one questions the UK sovereignty over its own waters but we asked for predictability and we asked for guarantees for fisherman and fisherwomen who have been sailing in those waters for decades . ''
Greenpeace UK oceans campaigner Chris Thorne has called for a ban on EU supertrawlers .
He said Brexit is a “ historic opportunity to introduce genuinely world-leading marine protection standards in our offshore waters ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Common Fisheries Policy will give us new powers to better regulate fishing activity in our offshore waters , particularly in our offshore Marine Protected Areas .
“ We should use these new powers to stop supertrawlers , the highest intensity industrial fishing boats , from fishing in ecologically sensitive parts of our waters that are meant to be protected .
READ MORE : Boris forces von der Leyen to admit EU has no right to fish UK waters A YouGov poll by Greenpeace showed 81 percent of the public back a ban on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protected Areas .
Former Brexit Party MEP June Mummery said a ban on the massive boats “ can ’ t come quick enough ” .
She tweeted : “ Jan 2021 ca n't come quick enough this type of fishing will be banned along side the Electric Pulse , the UK wants sustainable fisheries.
” Earlier this month , the ex-MEP insisted the UK needs to “ take back full control ” of its fishing waters .
She said Britain ’ s fishing industry , which has been decimated by the CFP , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Norway and Iceland .
Ms Mummery told Express.co.uk : `` The secret weapon is the fishing industry .
`` The EU is desperate to still be able to fish in our waters .
`` We are going to be an independent coastal state .


thedailyexpress--2020-06-19--Starmer crisis: One line in Labour report spells disaster for leader – upsets Owen Jones

Mr Corbyn led Labour to its worst general election result in recent history in December , disastrously failing to take advantage of a Conservative Government in crisis from a change of leader and Prime Minister , and the increasing struggles to get Brexit over the line .
The crushing loss handed Boris Johnson and the Tories a massive 80-seat majority in the House of Commons , providing it with unrivaled power for any crunch votes to take place in the UK parliament .
The humiliating defeat saw Labour lose several of its traditional heartlands , particularly in the north of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relied on for several decades .
Mr Corbyn subsequently announced his resignation as leader after nearly five years in charge , with former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir elected in his place .
Now a major report looking at the disastrous general election defeat has laid out the huge task ahead of Sir Keir , warning the party will `` not win '' unless urgent and immediate changes to its culture and foundations are made .
The report has been put together by Labour Together , which was set up to unite MPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was prepared by a a 15-strong panel of commissioners , including former leader Ed Miliband and James Meadway , who advised the former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell .
This uses interviews with senior party figures , as well as previously unseen polling and analysis , and outlines huge faults in Labour and in particular its election campaign .
Labour Together says : `` Labour has a mountain to climb to get back into power in the next five years .
`` This report lays out in stark detail the scale of that task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement we face up to that we will not win .
`` Labour faces a substantial challenge to win the next election , with a historic swing of over 10 percent needed to gain a majority of one seat .
`` No major party has ever increased their number of MPs by over 60 per-cent , which is what Labour would need to do to win in 2024 . ''
READ MORE : BBC QT : Fiona Bruce erupts at Lisa Nandy for Labour 's 'confusion' Labour activist Owen Jones was upset by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` deeply uncomfortable reading '' .
He tweeted : `` The report into Labour 's catastrophic defeat is a must-read .
`` It 's deeply uncomfortable reading , from long-term trends hitting Labour , to the party 's terrible strategic failures . ''
The report lashes out at the `` toxic culture '' which engulfed Labour , particularly around its handling of anti-Semitism allegations and Brexit policy under Mr Corbyn 's leadership .
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`` Responsibility for this rests not wholly with one side or part of our movement .
`` Across our movement we should accept our part in these divisions and the impact this had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present a united front to the public . ''
The review also launches a scathing attack on Mr Corbyn , stating `` concerns about Labour ’ s leadership were a significant factor in our election loss in 2019 '' and that a ‘ Stop Jeremy Corbyn ’ campaign was a major reason for the party 's crushing election loss .
Labour is accused of `` disconnecting '' with voters throughout the country through the loss of `` institutional roots '' , warning this stretched back over 20 years .
The review warns `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win '' the next general election in 2024 unless all of the fundamental flaws dominating the party are quickly addressed .
Labour Together says : `` Unless we recognise and accept this triple challenge of the scale of our task , the failures of 2019 and the deep roots of how we got here , we will not win or deserve to win .
None can be ignored . ''
`` Our report lays bare that our defeat had deep roots .
This loss is the story of more than one election—indeed it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades .
`` The institutional and cultural bonds that linked many voters to Labour have become weaker and weaker over time .
From the loss of local Labour clubs to declining Trade Union membership , Labour has lost many of the institutional roots it had within communities , resulting in disconnection .
`` Labour lost millions of voters before it lost office in 2010 partly as a result of political alienation from politics more generally , and from the Labour Party particularly , including perceptions that there was little difference between the parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Over many years previous Labour voters and traditionally Labour communities have moved away , either to abstention or to smaller parties such as UKIP .
`` Some of those voters also chose the Conservatives for the first time in 2019 , enough to help tip a number of seats over the edge where the long-term decline in Labour ’ s vote share had been evident for years .
`` Unless we recognise and accept this triple challenge of the scale of our task , the failures of 2019 and the deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will not win or deserve to win .
None can be ignored . ''

Labour: Red wall has been 'crumbling' says Lucy Powell
Jeremy Corbyn led the Labour Party to its worst general election result in recent history in December, disastrously failing to take advantage of a Conservative Government in crisis from a change of leader and Prime Minister, and the increasing struggles to get Brexit over the line. The crushing loss handed Boris Johnson and the Tories a massive 80-seat majority in the House of Commons, providing it with unrivaled power for any crunch votes to take place in the UK parliament. The humiliating defeat saw Labour lose several of its traditional heartlands, particularly in the north of England, which it had held and relied on for several decades.
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Mr Corbyn subsequently announced his resignation as leader after nearly five years in charge, with former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer elected in his place. Now a major report looking at the disastrous general election defeat has laid out the huge task ahead of Sir Keir, warning the party will "not win" unless urgent and immediate changes to its culture and foundations are made. The report has been put together by Labour Together, which was set up to unite MPs and activists from different traditions, and was prepared by a a 15-strong panel of commissioners, including former leader Ed Miliband and James Meadway, who advised the former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. This uses interviews with senior party figures, as well as previously unseen polling and analysis, and outlines huge faults in Labour and in particular its election campaign.
A new report on Labour has laid out the huge task facing Keir Starmer and has upset Owen Jones
Jeremy Corbyn was confident heading into the general election
Labour Together says: "Labour has a mountain to climb to get back into power in the next five years. "This report lays out in stark detail the scale of that task. Unless as a party and a movement we face up to that we will not win. "Labour faces a substantial challenge to win the next election, with a historic swing of over 10 percent needed to gain a majority of one seat. "No major party has ever increased their number of MPs by over 60 per-cent, which is what Labour would need to do to win in 2024." READ MORE: BBC QT: Fiona Bruce erupts at Lisa Nandy for Labour's 'confusion'
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Jeremy Corbyn led Labour to a humiliating general election defeat
Owen Jones said the report makes for 'deeply uncomfortable reading'
Keir Starmer has been warned Labour has a 'mountain to climb'
Labour Together says: "Our Party has spent substantial periods of the last five years in conflict with itself resulting in significant strategic and operational dysfunction, resulting in a toxic culture and limiting our ability to work effectively. "Responsibility for this rests not wholly with one side or part of our movement. "Across our movement we should accept our part in these divisions and the impact this had on our ability to work together and present a united front to the public." The review also launches a scathing attack on Mr Corbyn, stating "concerns about Labour’s leadership were a significant factor in our election loss in 2019" and that a ‘Stop Jeremy Corbyn’ campaign was a major reason for the party's crushing election loss.
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Labour is accused of "disconnecting" with voters throughout the country through the loss of "institutional roots", warning this stretched back over 20 years. The review warns "we will not win or deserve to win" the next general election in 2024 unless all of the fundamental flaws dominating the party are quickly addressed. Labour Together says: "Unless we recognise and accept this triple challenge of the scale of our task, the failures of 2019 and the deep roots of how we got here, we will not win or deserve to win. None can be ignored." "Our report lays bare that our defeat had deep roots. This loss is the story of more than one election—indeed it is a story that stretches back two decades. "The institutional and cultural bonds that linked many voters to Labour have become weaker and weaker over time. From the loss of local Labour clubs to declining Trade Union membership, Labour has lost many of the institutional roots it had within communities, resulting in disconnection.
Keir Starmer replaced Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader


thedailyexpress--2020-06-19--Nicola Sturgeon mocked for 'disingenuous' plan to hand every Scot £11,000 a year

UBI which has been backed by Nicola Sturgeon would see every citizen provided with guaranteed payments no matter what their circumstances are .
A study commissioned by the First Minister recommended that Scots are paid £11,000 a year as part of a £186 million experiment .
It suggests that this could be co-delivered in a three year pilot by the Scottish and UK Governments alongside local authorities .
Councils in Edinburgh , Glasgow , Fife and North Ayrshire worked on the research for two years with NHS Health Scotland , now part of Public Health Scotland , and the Improvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Scottish government provided £250,000 for the project and have said that a three-year pilot will provide a better understanding of how an income could impact on poverty , unemployment , health and financial wellbeing .
But Holyrood does not have the powers to introduce a universal basic income on its own because the majority of welfare and tax responsibilities are still reserved to Westminster .
The Scottish Conservatives said that the plans would be “ unworkable ” and have questioned the £186m cost .
Councillor Tony Miklinski , leader of the Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Courier : “ This is going to cost £186m in a post-covid environment so unless we can identify a realistic option of paying for it , presumably through taxation , the level of finance needed… if you scale it up to Scotland , the numbers are eye-watering .
“ If we as politicians can ’ t see a way of affording the costs then we are disingenuous at the very best to be taking a pilot forward.
” Chancellor Rishi Sunak also told MPs that the UK government was `` not in favour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had `` strengthened the safety net for the most vulnerable '' by investing in the existing welfare system .
READ MORE : Sturgeon urged to SACK Scottish education secretary as SNP grilled But First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said of UBI : “ I am a supporter of [ UBI ] , I have long been interested in the concept , I think the case for it has been immeasurably strengthened by the crisis we ’ re living through .
The calls to fund UBI however comes after Scottish ministers warned that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run out of money .
Ms Sturgeon called on the Treasury to extend financial support for workers and businesses , saying the alternative risks a surge in coronavirus cases or more job losses .
She warned that a UK drop in GDP of more than 20 percent in April “ confirms the scale of the economic crisis that has inevitably been caused by the health crisis we face ” .
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Nicola Sturgeon calls for ‘continued support’ from UK government
UBI which has been backed by Nicola Sturgeon would see every citizen provided with guaranteed payments no matter what their circumstances are. A study commissioned by the First Minister recommended that Scots are paid £11,000 a year as part of a £186 million experiment.
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It suggests that this could be co-delivered in a three year pilot by the Scottish and UK Governments alongside local authorities. Councils in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife and North Ayrshire worked on the research for two years with NHS Health Scotland, now part of Public Health Scotland, and the Improvement Service, which supports local authorities. The Scottish government provided £250,000 for the project and have said that a three-year pilot will provide a better understanding of how an income could impact on poverty, unemployment, health and financial wellbeing. But Holyrood does not have the powers to introduce a universal basic income on its own because the majority of welfare and tax responsibilities are still reserved to Westminster.
Nicola Sturgeon has warned about the future of the Scottish economy.
Nicola Sturgeon has backed calls for UBI.
The Scottish Conservatives said that the plans would be “unworkable” and have questioned the £186m cost. Councillor Tony Miklinski, leader of the Conservative group on Fife Council, told The Courier: “This is going to cost £186m in a post-covid environment so unless we can identify a realistic option of paying for it, presumably through taxation, the level of finance needed… if you scale it up to Scotland, the numbers are eye-watering. “If we as politicians can’t see a way of affording the costs then we are disingenuous at the very best to be taking a pilot forward.” Chancellor Rishi Sunak also told MPs that the UK government was "not in favour of a universal basic income", and had "strengthened the safety net for the most vulnerable" by investing in the existing welfare system. READ MORE: Sturgeon urged to SACK Scottish education secretary as SNP grilled
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Rishi Sunak has rejected calls for UBI.
But First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said of UBI: “I am a supporter of [UBI], I have long been interested in the concept, I think the case for it has been immeasurably strengthened by the crisis we’re living through. The calls to fund UBI however comes after Scottish ministers warned that the economy faces financial ruin fearing they could run out of money. Ms Sturgeon called on the Treasury to extend financial support for workers and businesses, saying the alternative risks a surge in coronavirus cases or more job losses. She warned that a UK drop in GDP of more than 20 percent in April “confirms the scale of the economic crisis that has inevitably been caused by the health crisis we face”. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-19--Desperate Ursula von der Leyen issues final plea to EU as threat of collapsed talks looms

The European Commission President urged leaders to endorse the bloc 's plan to aid the economy after coronavirus without delay .
The EU27 have been discussing the future long-term budget and a multi-billion-euro post-coronavirus recovery plan during summits .
Today 's meeting is just the first in intense discussions that could culminate with a deal in July if member states can overcome their differences .
Ms von der Leyen said in the video posted on her Twitter : `` Today we take a crucial step on the road out of the crisis .
`` I ’ m happy to present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next Generation EU .
`` This proposal is ambitious and it is balanced .
`` Together with the new MFF this is a huge stimulus of 1,850 billion euros .
READ MORE : EU breakdown : MEPs in final bid to win over ’ Frugal Four ’ to save bloc '' It does not only help the economies of the countries who were hit hardest by the virus , it also helps the countries whose economies have been hit hard indirectly because of the lockdowns .
`` Europe must now invest and reform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Next Generation EU is designed to help Europe 's recovery be resilient , sustainable and digital .
In other words , it will help Europe to modernise .
`` This is a chance that Europe can not afford to miss .
`` I want a Europe which is better abled to weather global storms and provide a safe home for future generations .
`` I 'm convinced that for common success we must stay focused on the big picture .
`` We must all pull together , we can not afford any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic has exposed the weakness of the European Union and Germany will use its presidency of the bloc to promote solidarity and economic prosperity among its 27 member states , Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday .
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[ INSIGHT ] EU finally admits UK fishing waters 'sovereign ' [ ANALYSIS ] Brexit fury : EU gears up to challenge Gove 's Northern Ireland plan [ INTERVIEW ] In a speech to parliament , Merkel said the most immediate challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 deaths linked to COVID-19 and facing its worst recession since World War Two was to agree on a multi-year budget and a recovery fund .
`` The pandemic has revealed how fragile the European project still is , '' said Merkel , lamenting the `` rather national and not European '' initial response to the pandemic by EU governments , including her own .
`` Cohesion and solidarity have never been more important than today . ''
Germany takes over the EU presidency for six months on July 1 and Merkel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloc 's largest economy , which is also its paymaster .
EU leaders will debate the European Commission 's 750 billion euro ( £678.94 billion ) recovery plan for the first time on Friday , together with a 1.1 trillion euro proposal for the next EU budget for 2021-2027 .
The plan will need the approval of all member states .

Ursula von der Leyen reveals 'ambitious' EU recovery package
The European Commission President urged leaders to endorse the bloc's plan to aid the economy after coronavirus without delay. The EU27 have been discussing the future long-term budget and a multi-billion-euro post-coronavirus recovery plan during summits. Today's meeting is just the first in intense discussions that could culminate with a deal in July if member states can overcome their differences.
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Ms von der Leyen said in the video posted on her Twitter: "Today we take a crucial step on the road out of the crisis. "I’m happy to present to European leaders our recovery package called Next Generation EU. "This proposal is ambitious and it is balanced. "Together with the new MFF this is a huge stimulus of 1,850 billion euros. READ MORE: EU breakdown: MEPs in final bid to win over ’Frugal Four’ to save bloc
The EU President urged leaders to endorse the bloc's plan to aid the economy
The funds will help the hardest hit countries
"It does not only help the economies of the countries who were hit hardest by the virus, it also helps the countries whose economies have been hit hard indirectly because of the lockdowns. "Europe must now invest and reform to get out of the crisis. "Next Generation EU is designed to help Europe's recovery be resilient, sustainable and digital. In other words, it will help Europe to modernise. "This is a chance that Europe cannot afford to miss.
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Ms von der Leyen announced a 1,850 billion euros recovery package
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"I want a Europe which is better abled to weather global storms and provide a safe home for future generations. "I'm convinced that for common success we must stay focused on the big picture. "We must all pull together, we cannot afford any delay." It comes as the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the weakness of the European Union and Germany will use its presidency of the bloc to promote solidarity and economic prosperity among its 27 member states, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday. DON'T MISS Brexit news: What would ending the transition with no deal mean? [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-19--Brexit POLL: Should Boris Johnson walk away from trade talks with the EU now? VOTE HERE

The Prime Minister is eager to get a free trade deal inked by the end of the summer and on Thursday told Emmanuel Macron it `` does not make sense '' to extend talks into the autumn .
Talks are set to step up a notch next month as a series of `` intensified '' meetings between David Frost and Michel Barnier are scheduled .
This week Mr Johnson was urged by MPs to bow to the EU 's core demands in order to avert a no-deal Brexit .
The UK has rejected the EU 's call to adopt a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The policy would mean Britain would agree to certain rules and regulations so businesses would not undercut firms in the EU .
Mr Johnson has stressed the UK can not be aligned to Brussels ' rules in any way .
Brexiteer have also said that if Britain signs up to the level playing field it will damage the country 's prospects when it comes to striking trade deals with the rest of the world .
European MEPs have said such a reason was nothing but `` an excuse '' to dodge the policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union Committee this week demanded that Mr Johnson sign up to fair competition rules with Brussels .
In the report , the lawmakers said : “ The UK 's and EU 's respective red lines make it difficult to find common ground on 'level playing field ' issues .
READ MORE : Brexit betrayal : Boris urged to cave to EU demands by MPs '' We urge the parties to look for a solution that takes as its starting point the de facto alignment of the UK and the EU when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and explore how the UK and the EU could be given access to their respective markets on the basis that if either side moves away from these standards , or acts in a way that one side believes gives the other an unfair competitive advantage , then that access could be varied . ''
The committee also called for a trade off between the level playing field and access to the single market .
They said if the UK were to lower its standards below the EU benchmark British financial services should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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She told Europe 1 radio : `` I am not ruling out anything .
`` Those who need a deal the most are the British .
`` They can not withstand a second shock after the epidemic . ''
She warned that the UK `` would n't have access to the security net that is Europe , they would n't have access to the stimulus fund '' if a deal was not signed .

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The Prime Minister is eager to get a free trade deal inked by the end of the summer and on Thursday told Emmanuel Macron it "does not make sense" to extend talks into the autumn. Talks are set to step up a notch next month as a series of "intensified" meetings between David Frost and Michel Barnier are scheduled. This week Mr Johnson was urged by MPs to bow to the EU's core demands in order to avert a no-deal Brexit.
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The UK has rejected the EU's call to adopt a so-called "level playing field". The policy would mean Britain would agree to certain rules and regulations so businesses would not undercut firms in the EU. Mr Johnson has stressed the UK cannot be aligned to Brussels' rules in any way. Brexiteer have also said that if Britain signs up to the level playing field it will damage the country's prospects when it comes to striking trade deals with the rest of the world.
Do you think Boris Johnson should throw in the towel and walk away from trade talks? VOTE
Boris Johnson is facing pressure to quit trade talks with the EU
European MEPs have said such a reason was nothing but "an excuse" to dodge the policy. MPs on the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee this week demanded that Mr Johnson sign up to fair competition rules with Brussels. In the report, the lawmakers said: “The UK's and EU's respective red lines make it difficult to find common ground on 'level playing field' issues. READ MORE: Brexit betrayal: Boris urged to cave to EU demands by MPs
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"We urge the parties to look for a solution that takes as its starting point the de facto alignment of the UK and the EU when it comes to current rules and standards, and explore how the UK and the EU could be given access to their respective markets on the basis that if either side moves away from these standards, or acts in a way that one side believes gives the other an unfair competitive advantage, then that access could be varied." The committee also called for a trade off between the level playing field and access to the single market. They said if the UK were to lower its standards below the EU benchmark British financial services should accept less access to the single market. DON'T MISS
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The PM told Mr Macron he did not want talks to extend into autumn
On Friday a senior French minister said the no-deal scenario cannot be excluded but stressed that such an outcome would not be in the best interests of the UK Junior European Affairs Minister Amelie de Montchalin said she could not rule out the EU's trade talks with departed ex-member Britain ending without an agreement. She told Europe 1 radio: "I am not ruling out anything.
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"Those who need a deal the most are the British. "They cannot withstand a second shock after the epidemic." She warned that the UK "wouldn't have access to the security net that is Europe, they wouldn't have access to the stimulus fund" if a deal was not signed.
Boris meets President Macron in London on Thursday