thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--Who is Bill Cash - the man delivering Brexiteers verdict on Brexit deal

Sir Bill Cash will be an instrumental figure as MPs prepare to return to the House of Commons on Wednesday to vote on the European Union/UK Brexit trade deal .
The MP will today deliver the verdict from the ERG on the new Brexit trade deal .
But who exactly is Sir William Cash ?
Britain and the European Union agreed a trade deal on Christmas Eve after months of negotiating .
EU ambassadors have received a Christmas Day briefing on the post-Brexit trade deal reached with the UK .
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier updated them on the agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on fishing rights and business rules .
MPs will vote on the deal in Parliament on Wednesday , December 30 , with the UK prepared to exit existing trading arrangements on December 31 .
READ MORE : Bill Cash warns Boris not to surrender UK 's 'unfettered sovereignty' Bill Cash : Who is Sir William Cash and why is he so important to the Brexit trade deal ?
The 1,246-page post-Brexit trade deal has brought `` a little stability '' between the EU and the UK according to the EU 's chief negotiator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elements which the bloc 's future relationship with Britain have yet to be determined he added .
The Brexit trade deal , due to come into force on January 1 , was on Monday unanimously approved by EU ambassadors .
It will be voted on by the House of Commons and House of Lords on Wednesday , under the UK 's own ratification process .
Sir William Cash , 80 , is a British Conservative Party MP who has served since 1984 .
He was first elected for Stafford and then for Stone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a prominent Eurosceptic in the House of Commons and is now the elected Chair of the House of Commons ' European Scrutiny Committee .
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Bill Cash explodes at Brussels in Brexit threat In 1993 , Sir William founded and remains chairman of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Maastricht Rebellion .
During 1994 to 1995 Sir William was a member of the Tindemans group .
He was secretary of the European Reform Forum , and has been vice-president of the Conservative Small Business Bureau .
Sir William was appointed as Attorney General in 2003 and in 2003 was made the Shadow Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs under Iain Duncan Smith 's leadership of the Conservative Party .
Sir William was described by Kenneth Clarke as the most `` Eurosceptic '' MP .
In the book by historian Robert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peel to Major , Sir William is described as the leader of the Eurosceptics during the Maastricht Rebellion and as being `` indefatigable ... a constitutional lawyer of great expertise '' .
Conservative Brexiteers within the European Research Group will deliver their verdict on the deal later today , after chairing a meeting to discuss the text .
Since the release of the document , senior members including Sir Bill Cash , MP for Stone , have been analysing the deal .
The senior Conservative backbencher said No 10 sent him the treaty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his team are in “ constant communication ” .
The ERG has yet to release its verdict , but it is thought the organisation will back the deal .
Earlier today a ERG statement said : `` Sir Bill Cash will deliver the verdict of the 'Star Chamber ' , on whether or not the PM ’ s deal with the EU is Sovereignty compliant , to a meeting of the ERG this afternoon , after which it will be made public , once the meeting has concluded . ''

Bill Cash fires warning over ‘unfettered sovereignty’ of UK
Sir Bill Cash will be an instrumental figure as MPs prepare to return to the House of Commons on Wednesday to vote on the European Union/UK Brexit trade deal. The MP will today deliver the verdict from the ERG on the new Brexit trade deal. But who exactly is Sir William Cash?
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Britain and the European Union agreed a trade deal on Christmas Eve after months of negotiating. EU ambassadors have received a Christmas Day briefing on the post-Brexit trade deal reached with the UK. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier updated them on the agreement, reached after months of fraught talks on fishing rights and business rules. MPs will vote on the deal in Parliament on Wednesday, December 30, with the UK prepared to exit existing trading arrangements on December 31. READ MORE: Bill Cash warns Boris not to surrender UK's 'unfettered sovereignty'
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READ MORE Ben Habib savages Boris’s deal over five CRITICAL flaws The 1,246-page post-Brexit trade deal has brought "a little stability" between the EU and the UK according to the EU's chief negotiator. However, there are still some elements which the bloc's future relationship with Britain have yet to be determined he added. The Brexit trade deal, due to come into force on January 1, was on Monday unanimously approved by EU ambassadors. It will be voted on by the House of Commons and House of Lords on Wednesday, under the UK's own ratification process.
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READ MORE 'EU doesn't get it!' Bill Cash explodes at Brussels in Brexit threat In 1993, Sir William founded and remains chairman of the eurosceptic European Foundation which was created during the Maastricht Rebellion. During 1994 to 1995 Sir William was a member of the Tindemans group. He was secretary of the European Reform Forum, and has been vice-president of the Conservative Small Business Bureau. Sir William was appointed as Attorney General in 2003 and in 2003 was made the Shadow Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs under Iain Duncan Smith's leadership of the Conservative Party.
Bill Cash: Sir William will deliver the ERG's verdict on the statement on Tuesday
Sir William was described by Kenneth Clarke as the most "Eurosceptic" MP. In the book by historian Robert Blake titled The Conservative Party: from Peel to Major, Sir William is described as the leader of the Eurosceptics during the Maastricht Rebellion and as being "indefatigable... a constitutional lawyer of great expertise". Conservative Brexiteers within the European Research Group will deliver their verdict on the deal later today, after chairing a meeting to discuss the text. Since the release of the document, senior members including Sir Bill Cash, MP for Stone, have been analysing the deal.


thedailyexpress--2020-12-30--MPs set to back Boris Johnson's EU trade deal TODAY in historic moment for Brexit Britain

The Prime Minister says the agreement will “ open a new chapter in our national story ” when the UK leaves the European Union for good with the tolling bells of Big Ben at 11pm tomorrow night ( Dec 31 ) .
In what promises to be a truly momentous day in Westminster Mr Johnson will crash the EU Future Relationship Bill through both the House of Commons and Lords in just one day .
Tory Brexiteers have announced their support for the deal meaning it should sail through parliament without any hiccups .
It will then be given Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Prime Minister will also officially sign the official trade deal agreement in 10 Downing Street .
In his opening statement to the House of Commons Mr Johnson will hail the deal - which he dramatically agreed with the EU on Christmas Eve - something which the British people “ always knew in their hearts could be done ” .
“ This Bill embodies our vision , shared with our European neighbours , of a new relationship between Britain and the EU as sovereign equals , joined by friendship , commerce , history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one another ’ s freedom of action and recognising that we have nothing to fear if we sometimes choose to do things differently and much to gain from the healthy stimulus of competition , ” he will say .
“ This Bill demonstrates how Britain can be at once European and sovereign.
” Mr Johnson will praise the “ astonishing speed ” in which the deal was struck “ in the teeth of a pandemic ” .
And he will say that getting the deal done on time provides the best chance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more strongly next year.
” Mr Johnson will trumpet Britain ’ s new standing as a global trading superpower with Britain having already secured £900 billion in trade agreements - including a colossal £660 billion deal with the EU - since Brexit day on January 31 .
“ We will now open a new chapter in our national story , striking free trade deals around the world , adding to the agreements with 63 countries we have already achieved , and reasserting Global Britain as a liberal , outward-looking force for good , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Those of us who campaigned for Britain to leave the EU never sought a rupture with our closest neighbours .
We would never wish to rupture ourselves from fellow democracies beneath whose soil lie British war graves in tranquil cemeteries , often tended by local schoolchildren , testament to our shared struggle for freedom and everything we cherish in common .
READ MORE : Britons FURIOUS as Barnier hints EU could SUE UK over future disputes “ What we sought was not a rupture but a resolution , a resolution of the old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political relations with Europe , which bedevilled our post-War history .
“ First we stood aloof , then we became a half-hearted , sometimes obstructive member of the EU .
“ Now , with this Bill , we shall be a friendly neighbour – the best friend and ally the EU could have – working hand-in-glove whenever our values and interests coincide while fulfilling the sovereign wish of the British people to live under their own laws , made by their own elected Parliament .
“ That is the historic resolution delivered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ POLL : Should MPs vote in favour of Boris ' Brexit deal tomorrow ?
[ POLL ] Boris Johnson ’ s ‘ taking back control ’ border strategy for UK revealed [ REVEALED ] Spain holidays : Latest FCDO update for Spain as Brexit looms [ TRAVEL ADVICE ] Any stumbling blocks to Bill passing through parliament were removed yesterday ( Tue ) when hardline Brexiteers gave their thumbs up to the deal , concluding it “ preserves the UK 's sovereignty ” .
The European Research Group of Conservative MPs had reserved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Brussels while its “ Star Chamber ” of legal experts pored over the 1,246 page trade deal document .
But the ERG said in a statement that it believes the deal “ fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties ” .
The group ’ s statement said : “ Our overall conclusion is that the Agreement preserves the UK 's sovereignty as a matter of law and fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties .
“ The ‘ level playing field ’ clauses go further than in comparable trade agreements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise of sovereignty is likely to be limited if addressed by a robust government .
“ In any event they do not prevent the UK from changing its laws as it sees fit at a risk of tariff countermeasures , and if those were unacceptable the Agreement could be terminated on 12 months ' notice.
” The passage of the deal was already viewed as a formality because of the PM 's 80-seat majority and the fact Sir Keir Starmer has told Labour MPs they have to vote for it .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win for Mr Johnson as he tries to finally put an end to the Conservative Party 's rows over Europe .
MPs and Peers have been recalled from their Christmas break for one day to debate and vote on the Future Relationship Bill .

Boris Johnson: Brexit deal is ‘glad tidings of great joy’
The Prime Minister says the agreement will “open a new chapter in our national story” when the UK leaves the European Union for good with the tolling bells of Big Ben at 11pm tomorrow night (Dec 31). In what promises to be a truly momentous day in Westminster Mr Johnson will crash the EU Future Relationship Bill through both the House of Commons and Lords in just one day. Tory Brexiteers have announced their support for the deal meaning it should sail through parliament without any hiccups. It will then be given Royal Assent before being enshrined in law.
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The Prime Minister will also officially sign the official trade deal agreement in 10 Downing Street. In his opening statement to the House of Commons Mr Johnson will hail the deal - which he dramatically agreed with the EU on Christmas Eve - something which the British people “always knew in their hearts could be done”. “This Bill embodies our vision,shared with our European neighbours, of a new relationship between Britain and the EU as sovereign equals, joined by friendship, commerce, history, interests and values, while respecting one another’s freedom of action and recognising that we have nothing to fear if we sometimes choose to do things differently and much to gain from the healthy stimulus of competition,” he will say. “This Bill demonstrates how Britain can be at once European and sovereign.” Mr Johnson will praise the “astonishing speed” in which the deal was struck “in the teeth of a pandemic”.
Brexit news: MPs are expected to back Boris Johnson's deal
And he will say that getting the deal done on time provides the best chance of beating Covid and “bouncing back even more strongly next year.” Mr Johnson will trumpet Britain’s new standing as a global trading superpower with Britain having already secured £900 billion in trade agreements - including a colossal £660 billion deal with the EU - since Brexit day on January 31. “We will now open a new chapter in our national story, striking free trade deals around the world, adding to the agreements with 63 countries we have already achieved, and reasserting Global Britain as a liberal, outward-looking force for good,” he will tell MPs. “Those of us who campaigned for Britain to leave the EU never sought a rupture with our closest neighbours. We would never wish to rupture ourselves from fellow democracies beneath whose soil lie British war graves in tranquil cemeteries, often tended by local schoolchildren, testament to our shared struggle for freedom and everything we cherish in common. READ MORE: Britons FURIOUS as Barnier hints EU could SUE UK over future disputes
Mr Johnson will crash the EU Future Relationship Bill through both the House of Commons
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Any stumbling blocks to Bill passing through parliament were removed yesterday (Tue) when hardline Brexiteers gave their thumbs up to the deal, concluding it “preserves the UK's sovereignty”. The European Research Group of Conservative MPs had reserved its judgement on the UK's agreement with Brussels while its “Star Chamber” of legal experts pored over the 1,246 page trade deal document. But the ERG said in a statement that it believes the deal “fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties”. The group’s statement said: “Our overall conclusion is that the Agreement preserves the UK's sovereignty as a matter of law and fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties.
The UK and EU agreed a landmark deal last week
“The ‘level playing field’ clauses go further than in comparable trade agreements, but their impact on the practical exercise of sovereignty is likely to be limited if addressed by a robust government. “In any event they do not prevent the UK from changing its laws as it sees fit at a risk of tariff countermeasures, and if those were unacceptable the Agreement could be terminated on 12 months' notice.” The passage of the deal was already viewed as a formality because of the PM's 80-seat majority and the fact Sir Keir Starmer has told Labour MPs they have to vote for it. But the support of the ERG represents a significant win for Mr Johnson as he tries to finally put an end to the Conservative Party's rows over Europe. MPs and Peers have been recalled from their Christmas break for one day to debate and vote on the Future Relationship Bill.
The EU agreed to the deal despite Ursula von der Leyen showing reluctance
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-30--Boris Johnson update: When is Boris giving his next Covid lockdown announcement?

Boris Johnson has been warned by leading scientists that stricter measures are required to bring the rampantly rising rate of coronavirus under control .
A new “ Tier 5 ” lockdown is being considered for regions of England in a bid to tackle the steep increase in Covid cases .
But when exactly is the Prime Minister expected to give his next Covid lockdown announcement ?
Tier 5 restrictions could be rolled out across large parts of England in the coming days as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise .
Hospitals and ambulance services across the UK are coming under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuels a rise in infections according to health experts .
Saturday was described as one of London Ambulance Service 's busiest in history amid the rapid spread of a new variant .
On Sunday , 30,501 new infections and 316 deaths were confirmed in the UK .
In addition , there were 21,286 people in hospital with coronavirus across the UK on December 22 , which is the last day for which data is available , according to official government figures .
• Coronavirus HORROR : police could be confronted by 5,000 NYE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed into one of four tiers depending on the rate of transmission of Covid-19 in each area .
As of Saturday , December 26 , almost 18 people are now living under Tier 4 rules .
The following areas were moved into Tier 4 as of 12.01am GMT on Boxing Day : • Parts of Essex , which were not already in Tier 4 • Hampshire , including Portsmouth and Southampton , but excluding the New Forest .
Leading scientists have warned the Prime Minister that stricter measures are needed to curb the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) told Mr Johnson due to the new variant , the R-rate would surge above 1 in January .
A senior Whitehall source warned England could see tighter restrictions in the coming days as cases continue to soar .
The source added new measures , “ adding another level onto Tier 4 , so like a Tier 5.
” They said : “ We are ruling nothing out , the new strain is of serious concern .
Tier 4 appears to not be strong enough.
” DO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England face Tier Four [ INSIGHT ] Super rich Britons try to jump Covid vaccine queue offering £2,000 [ EXPLAINER ] Tier 5 meaning : What does Tier 5 mean ?
Would it be full lockdown ?
[ ANALYSIS ] • Britain ‘ must vaccinate two million a week ’ to curb third Covid wave Hospitals across Wales , Scotland and England are facing increased pressure as a result of rising numbers of coronavirus infections .
The president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Dr Katherine Henderson said there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients into wards .
She told BBC Breakfast : “ The chances are that we will cope , but we cope at a cost - the cost is not doing what we had hoped , which is being able to keep non-Covid activities going .
“ It is always challenging in winter , nobody would say that it was n't , but at the moment the level of patient need is incredibly high.
” When is Boris Johnson giving his next Covid lockdown announcement ?
The Government is due to review the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , a Government minister , potentially Mr Jonhson , is likely to address the nation about these measures during a Covid lockdown briefing at that time .
Almost 18 million people were put into Tier 4 on Boxing Day , but officials state several more regions in England could be placed under tougher restrictions in the coming days .
Tier 5 lockdown rules have never been openly discussed by the Government , however , experts claim the restrictions would be equivalent to those seen during the first lockdown in March .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close and children were instead taught by their parents or online .
A number of backbenchers are understood to have urged Boris Johnson to him to keep schools open in the event of another national lockdown .
READ MORE : EU SHAME MACRON : France attacked by bloc for going against Brussels Cabinet Minister Michael Gove has refused to rule out tougher measures including all of England being placed in Tier 4 .
He told BBC Breakfast : “ We review which tiers parts of the country should be in on the basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It is our intention to make sure we can get children back to school as early as possible .
“ We are talking to teachers and headteachers in order to make sure we can deliver effectively .
But we all know that there are trade-offs .
“ As a country , we have decided – and I think this is the right thing to do – that we prioritise children returning to school .
“ But we have a new strain and it is also the case that we have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , Christmas mixing , so we do have to remain vigilant .
”

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Boris Johnson has been warned by leading scientists that stricter measures are required to bring the rampantly rising rate of coronavirus under control. A new “Tier 5” lockdown has been implemented across England in a bid to tackle the steep increase in Covid cases. But when exactly is the Prime Minister expected to give his next Covid lockdown announcement?
Tier 5 restrictions could be rolled out across large parts of England in the coming days as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise. Hospitals and ambulance services across the UK are coming under increasing pressure as the new coronavirus variant fuels a rise in infections according to health experts. As of February 8, a total of 112,798 people have died during the pandemic within 28 days of a positive Covid test. Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed schools will not open until at least March 8, instead of straight after the February half-term. He also announced travellers to the UK from 34 countries will go into hotel quarantine. READ MORE: ‘Defies logic!’ Boris Johnson urged to close schools
Boris Johnson update: When is Boris Johnson giving his next Covid lockdown announcement?
Boris Johnson update: Tier 5 restrictions could be rolled out across the UK
READ MORE Brexit blunder as UK agreed to law behind 'shellfish ban' in 2008 Each area of England has been placed into one of four tiers depending on the rate of transmission of Covid-19 in each area. As of February 8, all of the UK is now under lockdown. The lockdown is due to remain in effect until at least mid-February, with the Government having quietly extended lockdown laws empowering councils to keep pubs, restaurants and other venues closed until mid-July this week. Many are discussing whether Tier 6 lockdown restrictions could be put into force soon.
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Boris Johnson update: The UK's covid cases so far
Leading scientists have warned the Prime Minister that stricter measures are needed to curb the rising rates of Covid-19. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) told Mr Johnson due to the new variant, the R-rate would surge above 1 in January. A senior Whitehall source warned England could see tighter restrictions in the coming days as cases continue to soar. The source added new measures, “adding another level onto Tier 4, so like a Tier 5.” They said: “We are ruling nothing out, the new strain is of serious concern. Tier 4 appears to not be strong enough.” DON'T MISS
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READ MORE SNP's Blackford left furious as Boris blasts 'left-wing' SNP Hospitals across Wales, Scotland and England are facing increased pressure as a result of rising numbers of coronavirus infections. The strain on the NHS and rapid rate of new cases prompted Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to call for a nationwide lockdown within 24 hours. He said the virus is "clearly out of control". Sir Keir said: "It's no good the prime minister hinting that further restrictions are coming into place in a week or two or three. That delay has been the source of so many problems. "So I say bring in those restrictions now, national restrictions within the next 24 hours. That has to be the first step to controlling the virus." He added: "We can't allow the prime minister to use up the next two or three weeks and then bring in a national lockdown which is inevitable. Do it now."
Boris Johnson update: Hospitals across the country are facing increased pressure as a result of rising rates of Covid
When is Boris Johnson giving his next Covid lockdown announcement? The Government unveiled the lockdown earlier this month. The PM answered questions during the Liaison Committee last Wednesday discussing the ongoing coronavirus crisis. He discussed a number of key issues including: Intensive Care Units
Brazilian variant
School closures
Free school meals
Test and Trace programme
Vaccines for BAME communities
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--Britons FURIOUS as Barnier hints EU could SUE UK over future disputes with Brussels

Brussels ' chief Brexit negotiator , who led the EU 's talks over a trade deal with the UK , warned there is “ obviously a risk ” in the event of future arguments .
Boris Johnson has said any disputes resulting occurring from the trade agreement between the two sides would be dealt with by “ third-party arbitration ” but stressed this move would be unlikely .
But when asked if he expects “ significant litigation ” with the UK , Mr Barnier told French newspaper Le Figaro : “ There is obviously a risk but I do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
“ This agreement must be the basis for intelligent and sustainable cooperation between Europe and the United Kingdom .
“ The British have experienced diplomats who never give up and always ask for more !
`` They wanted ‘ the best of both worlds ’ . ''
The comments from the EU 's chief Brexit negotiator has sparked a furious reaction from Express.co.uk readers .
One wrote : `` Failed to bully the UK into doing as the EU demanded but , like a bully , keeps shouting threats as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A second person said : `` Whatever you do Barnier we will do back to you .
`` We are in control of our country now .
`` We will be watching EU countries to make sure they abide by the rules . ''
READ MORE : ERG Brexiteers warn Brussels that more countries will quit EU One person said the comments from Mr Barnier are a sign he and the EU are under huge pressure .
They wrote : `` Barnier is getting very twitchy , he must know the EU is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Other readers launched scathing attacks against both the EU Remainers , accusing Brussels of `` sour grapes '' and branding those still wanting the UK to remain in the continental trading bloc as `` pathetic '' .
One said : `` Still sour grapes from EU and pathetic Remainers who can not respect democracy and the wishes of the British people . ''
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[ POLL ] Boris Johnson ’ s ‘ taking back control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ANALYSIS ] ERG explain how Boris Johnson 's deal DOES support UK fishermen [ COMMENT ] Another commented : `` Remoaners are enraged .
They have nowhere to turn . ''
Express.co.uk understands a regulatory body or panel will likely be established to ensure the newly agreed trade deal between the UK and EU is fully applied and interpreted .
When asked how the EU will make sure the UK will stick to its side of the agreement , EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen told a press conference : “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if one party does not play by the rules .
“ So , starting from re-balancing mechanisms that are built-in with dispute settlement mechanisms , to review clauses and overall review for example , after four years , to see whether both sides played by the rules , that the level playing field is level indeed .

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Brussels' chief Brexit negotiator, who led the EU's talks over a trade deal with the UK, warned there is “obviously a risk” in the event of future arguments. Boris Johnson has said any disputes resulting occurring from the trade agreement between the two sides would be dealt with by “third-party arbitration” but stressed this move would be unlikely. But when asked if he expects “significant litigation” with the UK, Mr Barnier told French newspaper Le Figaro: “There is obviously a risk but I do not want to make a trial of intent here.
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“This agreement must be the basis for intelligent and sustainable cooperation between Europe and the United Kingdom. “The British have experienced diplomats who never give up and always ask for more! "They wanted ‘the best of both worlds’." The comments from the EU's chief Brexit negotiator has sparked a furious reaction from Express.co.uk readers.
Brexit news: Britons are furious at comments made by Michel Barnier
Brexit news: Michel Barnier warned there is 'obviously a risk' in the event of future arguments
One wrote: "Failed to bully the UK into doing as the EU demanded but, like a bully, keeps shouting threats as he walks away from the fight." A second person said: "Whatever you do Barnier we will do back to you. "We are in control of our country now. "We will be watching EU countries to make sure they abide by the rules." READ MORE: ERG Brexiteers warn Brussels that more countries will quit EU
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Brexit news: Michel Barnier said 'the British have experienced diplomats who never give up and always ask for more'
One person said the comments from Mr Barnier are a sign he and the EU are under huge pressure. They wrote: "Barnier is getting very twitchy, he must know the EU is in its final stages of relevance." Other readers launched scathing attacks against both the EU Remainers, accusing Brussels of "sour grapes" and branding those still wanting the UK to remain in the continental trading bloc as "pathetic". One said: "Still sour grapes from EU and pathetic Remainers who cannot respect democracy and the wishes of the British people." DON'T MISS
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Another commented: "Remoaners are enraged. They have nowhere to turn." Express.co.uk understands a regulatory body or panel will likely be established to ensure the newly agreed trade deal between the UK and EU is fully applied and interpreted. When asked how the EU will make sure the UK will stick to its side of the agreement, EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen told a press conference: “We have strong measures that can be taken if one party does not play by the rules. “So, starting from re-balancing mechanisms that are built-in with dispute settlement mechanisms, to review clauses and overall review for example, after four years, to see whether both sides played by the rules, that the level playing field is level indeed.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--Brexit CHAOS: Sturgeon blasted by Tories for wanting NO-DEAL to boost independence bid

Britain voted by a slim margin of 52 percent to 48 percent in favour of leaving the European Union during the historic Brexit referendum in June 2016 - despite Scots voting in favour of remaining in the continental bloc by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent .
The SNP have long been vocal critics of Brexit , claiming the departure has been made against their will , suggesting that an independent Scotland could look to re-join the EU over the coming years .
Scotland 's ruling party has also continued its campaign for a second referendum on Scottish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to hold a re-run of the vote from 2014 after the Scottish elections next May .
But Mr Johnson has repeatedly rejected requests for the powers required to be transferred to Holyrood to hold a second referendum , insisting the result from six years ago must be honoured .
Now Ms Sturgeon 's party has warned it will vote against the Prime Minister 's trade deal with the EU when the accord is put before MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday .
But the stance from the SNP has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Conservatives , with Douglas Ross highlighting how the First Minister has long warned of the dangers of leaving the EU without a trade agreement in place .
The rival leader tweeted a picture comparing two statements from Ms Sturgeon on December 14 and 27 when Scotland 's First Minister commented on the Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU .
Two weeks ago , the picture says Ms Sturgeon claimed `` a deal , any deal , is better than no-deal , '' but then says that on Sunday , the SNP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
Mr Ross wrote alongside this : `` No amount of spin from the Nats can hide that after months of warning against a No Deal outcome , that is exactly what the SNP will vote for on Wednesday .
# NoDealNicola . ''
He added in a separate post on Twitter : `` It 's never about what 's best for Scotland .
It 's always about separating Scotland . ''
Maurice Golden , the Scottish Conservatives ' Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy , Fair Work and Culture , tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SNP of wanting `` chaos to push independence '' .
He wrote : `` Two weeks ago , the SNP were saying no deal would be a disaster .
Now they ’ re voting for a no deal Brexit .
`` The fact is they just want chaos to push independence . ''
On Sunday , the SNP 's leader in Westminster Ian Blackford said his party would vote against the `` unforgivable act of economic vandalism and gross stupidity '' which he argued is a `` very bad deal for Scotland '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit deal could cost Scotland 's economy more than £9billion by 2030 compared to remaining in the EU , with the forecast 6.1 percent drop in GDP on par with losing the equivalent of £1,600 per person .
DO N'T MISS ERG Brexiteers warn Brussels that more countries will quit EU [ VIDEO ] Nicola Sturgeon 's no deal Brexit move to cost her EU top job [ ANALYSIS ] Boris dealt blow as Plaid Cymru join SNP to vote against trade deal [ LATEST ] Mr Blackford raged : `` Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act of economic vandalism and gross stupidity , which will cause lasting damage to the economy and leave the UK much worse off at the worst possible time - during a pandemic and economic recession .
`` Scotland has been completely ignored by Westminster throughout the Brexit process and we are being forced to pay a devastating price .
`` It is clear that the only way to protect Scotland 's interests , and regain the full benefits of EU membership , is to become an independent country .
`` This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will terminate our membership of the EU , rip us out of the world 's largest single market and customs union , end our freedom of movement rights , and impose mountains of red tape , added costs and barriers to trade for Scottish businesses .

Brexit: Ian Blackford grilled over SNP's stance on trade deal
Britain voted by a slim margin of 52 percent to 48 percent in favour of leaving the European Union during the historic Brexit referendum in June 2016 - despite Scots voting in favour of remaining in the continental bloc by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent. The SNP have long been vocal critics of Brexit, claiming the departure has been made against their will, suggesting that an independent Scotland could look to re-join the EU over the coming years. Scotland's ruling party has also continued its campaign for a second referendum on Scottish independence, with Ms Sturgeon stating she would like to hold a re-run of the vote from 2014 after the Scottish elections next May.
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But Mr Johnson has repeatedly rejected requests for the powers required to be transferred to Holyrood to hold a second referendum, insisting the result from six years ago must be honoured. Now Ms Sturgeon's party has warned it will vote against the Prime Minister's trade deal with the EU when the accord is put before MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday. But the stance from the SNP has sparked a furious reaction from the Scottish Conservatives, with Douglas Ross highlighting how the First Minister has long warned of the dangers of leaving the EU without a trade agreement in place. The rival leader tweeted a picture comparing two statements from Ms Sturgeon on December 14 and 27 when Scotland's First Minister commented on the Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU.
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Two weeks ago, the picture says Ms Sturgeon claimed "a deal, any deal, is better than no-deal," but then says that on Sunday, the SNP confirmed it would be voting against the deal. Mr Ross wrote alongside this: "No amount of spin from the Nats can hide that after months of warning against a No Deal outcome, that is exactly what the SNP will vote for on Wednesday. #NoDealNicola." He added in a separate post on Twitter: "It's never about what's best for Scotland. It's always about separating Scotland." Maurice Golden, the Scottish Conservatives' Shadow Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fair Work and Culture, tweeted the same picture, and accused the SNP of wanting "chaos to push independence". READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Boris secures Brexit victory as EU states approve deal
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Brexit news: Douglas Ross lashed out at the SNP and Nicola Sturgeon
He wrote: "Two weeks ago, the SNP were saying no deal would be a disaster. Now they’re voting for a no deal Brexit. "The fact is they just want chaos to push independence." On Sunday, the SNP's leader in Westminster Ian Blackford said his party would vote against the "unforgivable act of economic vandalism and gross stupidity" which he argued is a "very bad deal for Scotland". The SNP Government has claimed the Brexit deal could cost Scotland's economy more than £9billion by 2030 compared to remaining in the EU, with the forecast 6.1 percent drop in GDP on par with losing the equivalent of £1,600 per person. DON'T MISS
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Mr Blackford raged: "Boris Johnson's extreme Tory Brexit is an unforgivable act of economic vandalism and gross stupidity, which will cause lasting damage to the economy and leave the UK much worse off at the worst possible time - during a pandemic and economic recession. "Scotland has been completely ignored by Westminster throughout the Brexit process and we are being forced to pay a devastating price. "It is clear that the only way to protect Scotland's interests, and regain the full benefits of EU membership, is to become an independent country. "This is a very bad deal for Scotland, which will terminate our membership of the EU, rip us out of the world's largest single market and customs union, end our freedom of movement rights, and impose mountains of red tape, added costs and barriers to trade for Scottish businesses.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--ERG Brexiteers warn Brussels that more countries will quit EU after UK defiance prevailed

The chair of the ERG Steering Group Bernard Jenkin proudly proclaimed that `` the EU has had to accept that if they want free trade with us , they ca n't control us '' .
Speaking to the BBC , the senior Brexiteer praised Boris Johnson 's post- Brexit trade agreement for defying EU demands .
Earlier today , the European Research Group , an influential group of hardline Eurosceptic Tory MPs , confirmed they will vote in favour of the deal after concluding it preserves UK sovereignty .
Mr Jenkin told the BBC : `` There are shortcomings in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we have had to compromise where we did n't want to .
`` But , overall to produce a sovereignty compliant deal , a free trade agreement with the EU where we get free access to the EU 's single market without tariffs or restrictions , is what people said we would never be able to achieve .
`` The EU has had to accept that if they want free trade with us , they ca n't control us .
`` The whole question of governance was a very persistent problem in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour Party descends into chaos ahead of Brexit vote

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The chair of the ERG Steering Group Bernard Jenkin proudly proclaimed that "the EU has had to accept that if they want free trade with us, they can't control us". Speaking to the BBC, the senior Brexiteer praised Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade agreement for defying EU demands. Earlier today, the European Research Group, an influential group of hardline Eurosceptic Tory MPs, confirmed they will vote in favour of the deal after concluding it preserves UK sovereignty.
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Mr Jenkin told the BBC: "There are shortcomings in it, there are bits and pieces where we have had to compromise where we didn't want to. "But, overall to produce a sovereignty compliant deal, a free trade agreement with the EU where we get free access to the EU's single market without tariffs or restrictions, is what people said we would never be able to achieve. "The EU has had to accept that if they want free trade with us, they can't control us. "The whole question of governance was a very persistent problem in the negotiations." JUST IN: Labour Party descends into chaos ahead of Brexit vote
The senior Brexiteer praised Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade agreement for defying EU demands
Jenkin proudly proclaimed that 'the EU has had to accept that if they want free trade with us, they can't control us'.
He continued: "There will be mechanisms about disagreeing on state aid or so on, but the agreement details that we are two sovereign equals. "This deal is not tying us into the orbit of European Union. "The EU always attached much more importance to centralisation and control than to democratic sovereignty and consent. "That is why a large amount of voters across the EU are unhappy with membership of the European Union and why the European Commission and Court of Justice are so unaccountable.
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Labour: Expert predicts ‘big silent rebellion’ over Brexit vote
The MP warned that more member states will follow the UK out of the Brussels-led bloc
The European Research Group, an influential group of hardline Eurosceptic Tory MPs, confirmed they will vote in favour of the deal


thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--'Prize pillock': Belgian PM sparks fury by claiming Brits are 'guinea pigs' for COVID jab

And the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) has mounted a staunch defence of its decision , insisting it came at the end of a `` rigorous assessment '' .
Mr De Croo made his controversial remarks during a Q and A on VRT , the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community of Belgium .
Tony Thomas asked : `` Why are these vaccines so slow here , compared to other countries ? ''
Mr De Croo replied : `` The deliveries of vaccines happen in the same way for all European countries .
`` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbouring countries : I do n't see why that would be the case .
We will vaccinate at the speed of production .
`` Hundreds of millions of vaccines have to be produced .
We also looked at the needles and there will be no problem there . ''
He added : `` In the United Kingdom they started to vaccinate faster , that 's right .
But there they took their population as guinea pigs and chose not to do those additional tests .
`` The government will also take it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , referring to Belgian 's high number of COVID-19 cases , added : `` If I were a member of the Belgian government , I would likely be very slow to criticise the approach of any other country ( be it the UK or otherwise ) . ''
Meanwhile Mr Cleppe himself , cited remarks by Ugur Sahin , CEO of BioNTech , which developed the vaccine along with Pfizer , suggesting EU red tape , not scientific reasons , had delayed its approval within the bloc .
The roll-out of the Pfizer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been delayed because of problems with storing it at the correct temperature .
A DHSC spokesman told Express.co.uk : “ The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) is a world leader in its field and followed rigorous international standards in its assessment of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to make sure it meets strict standards of safety , effectiveness and quality .
“ This has been a rigorous assessment with the rolling review starting in October as soon as data from the clinical trials became available .
`` The MHRA also sought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Human Medicines before authorising the vaccine . ''
Dr June Raine , Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) , added : `` The way in which the MHRA has worked is equivalent to all international standards .

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And the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has mounted a staunch defence of its decision, insisting it came at the end of a "rigorous assessment". Mr De Croo made his controversial remarks during a Q and A on VRT, the national public-service broadcaster for the Flemish Community of Belgium.
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Tony Thomas asked: "Why are these vaccines so slow here, compared to other countries?" Mr De Croo replied: "The deliveries of vaccines happen in the same way for all European countries. "So that things would go faster in the neighbouring countries: I don't see why that would be the case. We will vaccinate at the speed of production.
Belgian PM Alexander De Croo suggested the UK had treated people like "guinea pigs"
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
They took their population as guinea pigs and chose not to do those additional tests. Alexander De Croo
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"Hundreds of millions of vaccines have to be produced. We also looked at the needles and there will be no problem there." He added: "In the United Kingdom they started to vaccinate faster, that's right. But there they took their population as guinea pigs and chose not to do those additional tests. "The government will also take it on if things go wrong. READ MORE: Falklands land grab - Argentina gloats after EU excludes islands
Belgian PM Alexander De Croo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Ugur Sahin, CEO of BioNTech
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"Where’s Belgian Guy when he’s needed? Lol." Simon Higgins, referring to Belgian's high number of COVID-19 cases, added: "If I were a member of the Belgian government, I would likely be very slow to criticise the approach of any other country (be it the UK or otherwise)." Meanwhile Mr Cleppe himself, cited remarks by Ugur Sahin, CEO of BioNTech, which developed the vaccine along with Pfizer, suggesting EU red tape, not scientific reasons, had delayed its approval within the bloc. The roll-out of the Pfizer vaccine in eight EU countries has also been delayed because of problems with storing it at the correct temperature.
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A DHSC spokesman told Express.co.uk: “The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is a world leader in its field and followed rigorous international standards in its assessment of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to make sure it meets strict standards of safety, effectiveness and quality. “This has been a rigorous assessment with the rolling review starting in October as soon as data from the clinical trials became available. "The MHRA also sought advice from independent experts from the Commission on Human Medicines before authorising the vaccine." Dr June Raine, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), added: "The way in which the MHRA has worked is equivalent to all international standards.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--Boris Johnson’s ‘taking back control’ border strategy for Brexit Britain unveiled

The 2025 UK Border Strategy says Britain would have the “ most effective ” protection `` in the world ” claiming it would improve UK security after Brexit .
Whitehall sources said the strategy would help to ensure the UK is prepared with one telling Express.co.uk : “ The strategy will support Boris ’ s Johnson ’ s aim of taking back control , our borders will be tightly controlled .
“ We will maintain the UK 's position as a strongly protected nation on the world stage when it comes to borders.
” It will also support UK Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most effective border which creates “ prosperity and enhances security for a global United Kingdom ” following the end of free movement for the EU .
The strategy warned changing trends in ” trade , migration and security , as well as major events like the COVID-19 pandemic ” meant the UK was “ under more pressure than ever before.
” The strategy will see the creation of new “ advanced new risking systems ” which ministers say will enhance the effectiveness of UK detection capabilities at the border and help to reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more electronic documentation and digital signatures for processes including customs reducing the need the physical document as hauliers fear further queues could occur at the Port of Dover after the end of the transition period .
Contactless travel based around an e-passport and the use of biometric data as the sole authentication for travel internationally will also be looked at , which could end the need for physical passports .
The strategy is signed by Home Secretary Priti Patel , Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove , Environment Secretary George Eustice and Stephen Barclay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been supported by Boris Johnson .
The document , which has been presented to Parliament , stressed : “ At the end of the transition period we will take full control of our border and so now is the ideal moment to take forward a long term border strategy .
READ MORE : House of Lords 'filled with cronies ' and should be scrapped Meanwhile , more than 15,000 firearms and weapons , as well as 23,000 kg of Class A and B drugs , were seized at the border .
Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit deal , secured on Christmas Eve , will help make the UK safer , despite police chiefs ' concerns about lack of access to a key EU information database .
Commenting on the importance of keeping the UK safe after Brexit , Ms Patel said : `` The safety and security of UK citizens is the Government 's top priority and the UK will continue to be one of the safest countries in the world .
`` I 'm immensely proud of the comprehensive package of capabilities we 've agreed with the @ @

Brexit: Priti Patel dismisses claims on security issues
The 2025 UK Border Strategy says Britain would have the “most effective” protection "in the world” claiming it would improve UK security after Brexit. Whitehall sources said the strategy would help to ensure the UK is prepared with one telling Express.co.uk: “The strategy will support Boris’s Johnson’s aim of taking back control, our borders will be tightly controlled.
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“We will maintain the UK's position as a strongly protected nation on the world stage when it comes to borders.” It will also support UK Minister's ambition of having the world's most effective border which creates “prosperity and enhances security for a global United Kingdom” following the end of free movement for the EU. The strategy warned changing trends in” trade, migration and security, as well as major events like the COVID-19 pandemic” meant the UK was “under more pressure than ever before.” The strategy will see the creation of new “advanced new risking systems” which ministers say will enhance the effectiveness of UK detection capabilities at the border and help to reduce illegal immigration.
Priti Patel said the Brexit deal will lead to firmer and fairer border controls for the UK
Changes to Freedom of Movement will come into affect after the transition period
Whitehall is also introducing more electronic documentation and digital signatures for processes including customs reducing the need the physical document as hauliers fear further queues could occur at the Port of Dover after the end of the transition period. Contactless travel based around an e-passport and the use of biometric data as the sole authentication for travel internationally will also be looked at, which could end the need for physical passports. The strategy is signed by Home Secretary Priti Patel, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, Environment Secretary George Eustice and Stephen Barclay, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and has been supported by Boris Johnson. The document, which has been presented to Parliament, stressed: “At the end of the transition period we will take full control of our border and so now is the ideal moment to take forward a long term border strategy. READ MORE: House of Lords 'filled with cronies' and should be scrapped
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Entry to the UK will become tighter, the strategy reveals
Boris Johnson has pledged the UK however will be a "friendly neighbour" to the EU
Meanwhile, more than 15,000 firearms and weapons, as well as 23,000 kg of Class A and B drugs, were seized at the border. Ms Patel has insisted Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, secured on Christmas Eve, will help make the UK safer, despite police chiefs' concerns about lack of access to a key EU information database. Commenting on the importance of keeping the UK safe after Brexit, Ms Patel said: "The safety and security of UK citizens is the Government's top priority and the UK will continue to be one of the safest countries in the world. "I'm immensely proud of the comprehensive package of capabilities we've agreed with the EU.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--Brexit deal DONE: Total of 364 Tories and 200 Labour MPs set to pass deal TOMORROW

MPs and peers will debate and vote on the EU ( Future Relationship ) Bill on Wednesday , with the legislation being rushed through in a day ahead of the end of the transition period at 11pm on Thursday .
The Parly App has tweeted how the deal is expected to be voted for .
It said : `` Whipped to vote for the EU ( future relationship ) bill : Conservatives ( 364 ) Labour ( 200 ) Whipped to vote against : SNP ( 46 ) Lib Dems ( 11 ) DUP ( 8 ) Plaid ( 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 ) Green ( 1 ) . ''
The deal will be also be signed in Brussels by EU chiefs on Wednesday , before being flown by an RAF plane to London for Mr Johnson to sign .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said the international treaty would be signed by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Charles Michel before being flown across the Channel .
An RAF plane will transport the treaty , accompanied by UK and EU officials .
The document is expected to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street on Wednesday afternoon .
Mr Johnson 's trade deal with the European Union has won the backing of the Brexiteer backbenchers , who have said the agreement `` preserves the UK 's sovereignty '' .
A self-styled `` star chamber '' of lawyers - led by senior Tory Sir Bill Cash - was assembled by the European Research Group ( ERG ) to examine the 1,246-page text of the agreement .
They concluded that the agreement `` preserves the UK 's sovereignty as a matter of law and fully respects the norms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement , they said : `` The `` level playing field '' clauses go further than in comparable trade agreements , but their impact on the practical exercise of sovereignty is likely to be limited if addressed by a robust government .
`` In any event they do not prevent the UK from changing its laws as it sees fit at a risk of tariff countermeasures , and if those were unacceptable the Agreement could be terminated on 12 months ' notice . ''
The ERG 's legal advisory committee included Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reynolds , Christopher Howarth , Emily Law and the MP David Jones .
On fisheries , they stated that the agreement `` temporarily limits the exercise of the UK 's sovereign rights over its waters that would apply in the absence of the Agreement '' .
However , they said that at the end of the fishing transition period the UK `` will have the legal right to take full control of its waters '' and therefore the `` question of practical sovereignty '' is `` dependent on the preparedness and robustness of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , which we are confident they will achieve '' .
The backing of the ERG will be welcomed by the Prime Minister , who could have faced a rebellion on his backbenches without their support .
However , if they had failed to back the deal , it would likely have still passed comfortably on Wednesday with Labour support .
Labour is alone among the opposition parties in saying it will support the deal - with the SNP and the Liberal Democrats having said they will vote against it .
But Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his decision to back the agreement .
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell and ex-cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw are among the signatories to a statement calling on opposition parties not to support the `` rotten '' agreement .
The DUP , which backed Brexit , has also said it will oppose the deal because the Brexit divorce settlement imposes customs checks between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK .

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MPs and peers will debate and vote on the EU (Future Relationship) Bill on Wednesday, with the legislation being rushed through in a day ahead of the end of the transition period at 11pm on Thursday. The Parly App has tweeted how the deal is expected to be voted for. It said: "Whipped to vote for the EU (future relationship) bill: Conservatives (364) Labour (200) Whipped to vote against: SNP (46) Lib Dems (11) DUP (8) Plaid (3) SDLP (2) Alliance (1) Green (1)."
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The deal will be also be signed in Brussels by EU chiefs on Wednesday, before being flown by an RAF plane to London for Mr Johnson to sign. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the international treaty would be signed by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Charles Michel before being flown across the Channel. An RAF plane will transport the treaty, accompanied by UK and EU officials. The document is expected to be signed by the Prime Minister in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is set to be passed tomorrow
Mr Johnson's trade deal with the European Union has won the backing of the Brexiteer backbenchers, who have said the agreement "preserves the UK's sovereignty". A self-styled "star chamber" of lawyers - led by senior Tory Sir Bill Cash - was assembled by the European Research Group (ERG) to examine the 1,246-page text of the agreement. They concluded that the agreement "preserves the UK's sovereignty as a matter of law and fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties". In a statement, they said: "The "level playing field" clauses go further than in comparable trade agreements, but their impact on the practical exercise of sovereignty is likely to be limited if addressed by a robust government. READ MORE: EU BANS British sausages from beginning of next year after Brexit deal
The document is expected to be signed by the Prime Minister in Downing Street
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"In any event they do not prevent the UK from changing its laws as it sees fit at a risk of tariff countermeasures, and if those were unacceptable the Agreement could be terminated on 12 months' notice." The ERG's legal advisory committee included Sir Bill, Martin Howe QC, Barnabas Reynolds, Christopher Howarth, Emily Law and the MP David Jones. On fisheries, they stated that the agreement "temporarily limits the exercise of the UK's sovereign rights over its waters that would apply in the absence of the Agreement". However, they said that at the end of the fishing transition period the UK "will have the legal right to take full control of its waters" and therefore the "question of practical sovereignty" is "dependent on the preparedness and robustness of the UK Government's response at that time, which we are confident they will achieve". DON'T MISS
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Mr Johnson's trade deal with the European Union has won the backing of the ERG
The backing of the ERG will be welcomed by the Prime Minister, who could have faced a rebellion on his backbenches without their support. However, if they had failed to back the deal, it would likely have still passed comfortably on Wednesday with Labour support. Labour is alone among the opposition parties in saying it will support the deal. The SNP and the Liberal Democrats have said they will vote against it.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-29--ERG star chamber verdict in FULL: Read exactly why Brexiteers back Boris's Brexit deal

Boris Johnson 's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union has won the backing of the Brexiteer backbenchers , who have said the agreement `` preserves the UK 's sovereignty '' .
A `` star chamber '' of lawyers - led by senior Tory Sir Bill Cash - was assembled by the European Research Group ( ERG ) to examine the 1,246-page text of the agreement .
They concluded that the agreement `` preserves the UK 's sovereignty as a matter of law and fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties '' .
In a statement , they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' clauses go further than in comparable trade agreements , but their impact on the practical exercise of sovereignty is likely to be limited if addressed by a robust government .
`` In any event they do not prevent the UK from changing its laws as it sees fit at a risk of tariff countermeasures , and if those were unacceptable the Agreement could be terminated on 12 months ' notice . ''
The DUP , which backed Brexit , has also said it will oppose the deal because the Brexit divorce settlement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the UK .
MPs and peers will debate and vote on the EU ( Future Relationship ) Bill on Wednesday with the legislation being rushed through in a day ahead of the end of the transition period at 11pm on Thursday .
MP for Morley and Outwood Andrea Jenkyns published the ERG 's verdict in full on Twitter , which also contained a sentence explaining the deal was supported party because it contained a provision for termination on 12 months ' notice .
She also tweeted : `` The # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support this deal as it respects British Sovereignty .
Here 's to a bright future for Post-Brexit Britain . ''
The ERG 's legal advisory committee included Sir Bill , Martin Howe QC , Barnabas Reynolds , Christopher Howarth , Emily Law and the MP David Jones .
On fisheries , they stated that the agreement `` temporarily limits the exercise of the UK 's sovereign rights over its waters that would apply in the absence of the Agreement '' .
READ MORE : Brexit deal : How the ERG just handed Boris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that at the end of the fishing transition period the UK `` will have the legal right to take full control of its waters '' and therefore the `` question of practical sovereignty '' is `` dependent on the preparedness and robustness of the UK Government 's response at that time , which we are confident they will achieve '' .
The backing of the ERG will be welcomed by the Prime Minister , who could have faced a rebellion on his backbenches without their support .
However , if they had failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely have still passed comfortably on Wednesday with Labour support .
Labour is alone among the opposition parties in saying it will support the deal - with the SNP and the Liberal Democrats having said they will vote against it .
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Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell and ex-cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw are among the signatories to a statement calling on opposition parties not to support the `` rotten '' agreement .
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed that they will vote against Boris Johnson 's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union .
In a statement , the party described the Bill as `` threadbare '' and claimed it is `` bad for jobs , business , security and our environment '' .
A reasoned amendment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the party which warns that the legislation does `` not meet the undertakings given to the people of the UK by the Prime Minister '' .
The amendment , which raises concerns including around trade barriers , the end of the Erasmus scheme and over a grace period for UK businesses to adjust , will be considered by Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle .
Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey said : `` It is clear that this is a bad deal that will make people 's lives poorer , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Meanwhile on Wednesday , the deal will be signed in Brussels by EU chiefs before being flown by an RAF plane to London for Mr Johnson to sign .

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Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union has won the backing of the Brexiteer backbenchers, who have said the agreement "preserves the UK's sovereignty". A "star chamber" of lawyers - led by senior Tory Sir Bill Cash - was assembled by the European Research Group (ERG) to examine the 1,246-page text of the agreement. They concluded that the agreement "preserves the UK's sovereignty as a matter of law and fully respects the norms of international sovereign-to-sovereign treaties".
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In a statement, they said: "The "level playing field" clauses go further than in comparable trade agreements, but their impact on the practical exercise of sovereignty is likely to be limited if addressed by a robust government. "In any event they do not prevent the UK from changing its laws as it sees fit at a risk of tariff countermeasures, and if those were unacceptable the Agreement could be terminated on 12 months' notice." The DUP, which backed Brexit, has also said it will oppose the deal because the Brexit divorce settlement imposes customs checks between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. MPs and peers will debate and vote on the EU (Future Relationship) Bill on Wednesday with the legislation being rushed through in a day ahead of the end of the transition period at 11pm on Thursday.
Brexit news: The ERG will support Boris Johnson's deal
MP for Morley and Outwood Andrea Jenkyns published the ERG's verdict in full on Twitter, which also contained a sentence explaining the deal was supported party because it contained a provision for termination on 12 months' notice. She also tweeted: "The #ERG officers have recommended that we should support this deal as it respects British Sovereignty. Here's to a bright future for Post-Brexit Britain." The ERG's legal advisory committee included Sir Bill, Martin Howe QC, Barnabas Reynolds, Christopher Howarth, Emily Law and the MP David Jones. On fisheries, they stated that the agreement "temporarily limits the exercise of the UK's sovereign rights over its waters that would apply in the absence of the Agreement". READ MORE: Brexit deal: How the ERG just handed Boris a vote victory
The ERG have explained why they are backing the deal
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The ERG said Boris Johnson's deal respects British Sovereignty
The ERG liked the deal having a provision for termination on 12 months' notice
However, they said that at the end of the fishing transition period the UK "will have the legal right to take full control of its waters" and therefore the "question of practical sovereignty" is "dependent on the preparedness and robustness of the UK Government's response at that time, which we are confident they will achieve". The backing of the ERG will be welcomed by the Prime Minister, who could have faced a rebellion on his backbenches without their support. However, if they had failed to back the deal, it would likely have still passed comfortably on Wednesday with Labour support. Labour is alone among the opposition parties in saying it will support the deal - with the SNP and the Liberal Democrats having said they will vote against it. DON'T MISS
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But Sir Keir Starmer faces a high-profile revolt over his decision to back the agreement. Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell and ex-cabinet minister Ben Bradshaw are among the signatories to a statement calling on opposition parties not to support the "rotten" agreement. The Liberal Democrats have confirmed that they will vote against Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union. In a statement, the party described the Bill as "threadbare" and claimed it is "bad for jobs, business, security and our environment".
The UK's transition period is due to end on December 31
A reasoned amendment to the Bill has also been lodged by the party which warns that the legislation does "not meet the undertakings given to the people of the UK by the Prime Minister". The amendment, which raises concerns including around trade barriers, the end of the Erasmus scheme and over a grace period for UK businesses to adjust, will be considered by Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey said: "It is clear that this is a bad deal that will make people's lives poorer, so the Liberal Democrats will vote against it." Meanwhile on Wednesday, the deal will be signed in Brussels by EU chiefs before being flown by an RAF plane to London for Mr Johnson to sign.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-30--'It's a rotten deal' Nicola Sturgeon rants against Boris despite hypocrisy accusation

Speaking in the Scottish Parliament , the First Minister said the UK-EU trade deal `` has no benefits , only @ @ @ @ @ said : `` This Bill will pass regardless of how Scotland 's MPs vote because @ @ @ @ @ establishment has decided .
`` The fact is , Scotland 's voice has been ignored @ @ @ @ @ every single step of the way .
`` But the real disgrace of the Tory @ @ @ @ @ lies at the heart of it - that the best Scotland can ever hope for @ @ @ @ @ terrible outcome and an even worse outcome . ''
The SNP leader accused the UK @ @ @ @ @ contempt for Scotland and our people '' with the Brexit deal .

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Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, the First Minister said the UK-EU trade deal "has no benefits, only massive downsides". She said: "This Bill will pass regardless of how Scotland's MPs vote because that's what the Westminster establishment has decided.
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"The fact is, Scotland's voice has been ignored on Brexit all along, every single step of the way. "But the real disgrace of the Tory position is the notion that lies at the heart of it - that the best Scotland can ever hope for is a choice between a terrible outcome and an even worse outcome." The SNP leader accused the UK Government of showing "utter contempt for Scotland and our people" with the Brexit deal.
Nicola Sturgeon attacked the PM's trade deal ahead of the vote
Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland's voice has been ignored throughout the Brexit process
The First Minister said the agreement with the EU will "make us less free" and cost UK businesses £7 billion each year in added regulatory requirements. She added: "This must be the worst negotiating outcome in history, a hard Brexit for Scotland, and a comprehensive sellout of the Scottish fishing industry.” The First Minister said the Scottish Parliament should not be "complicit" with the Mr Johnson’s deal. READ MORE:Nicola Sturgeon to give lockdown update as Boris considers tier change
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The SNP leader called the PM's deal with the EU 'rotten'
Her attack on the trade agreement was challenged by Scottish Tory MSP Dean Lockhart. He pointed out that the UK would be free to strike trade deals with countries around the world once the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. Ms Sturgeon shot back: "None of these free trade agreements will make up for membership of the world's biggest single market that, in two days’ time, we get ripped off against our will." DON'T MISS
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The Scottish Conservative leader at Holyrood, Ruth Davidson, accused the SNP of "contortions" and "hypocrisy" over its opposition to the deal. Ms Davidson accused the SNP of “stoking up division” in a debate on a legislative consent memorandum for the Brexit agreement. She said: "To vote against the deal is to vote against zero trade zero tariffs, to vote against deep security intelligence co-operation - never before, offered by the EU in such an agreement. "It's voting against participation in science and research and space programmes.
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"It is voting against agreements for airlines and hauliers and is voting against securing access for our fishermen to markets for their products, and is voting against recognition for geographical indicators like Scotch whisky, Stornoway black pudding and Arbroath Smokies." Shortly after Ms Sturgeon kicked off her Brexit rant in Holyrood, MPs in Westminster voted overwhelmingly to back the deal. The legislation to ratify the agreement with the EU cleared its first Commons hurdle, by 521 votes to 73, majority 448.
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-30--Brexiteer Redwood exposes two key worries of trade deal Boris Johnson struck with EU

John Redwood said the UK will finally re-acquire control over legislation and the prosperity of the British people now a Brexit trade agreement has been found with the European Union .
The eurosceptic MP however admitted to feeling concerned about at least two aspects of the agreement Boris Johnson struck with Brussels on Christmas Eve .
Speaking to colleagues in the Commons on Wednesday , he said : `` We stand on the threshold of independence day so bring on the measures .
`` I do have a couple of worries about this agreement .
The first is over fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit is to recapture control of our fishing stocks to rebuild our coastal communities and our fishing industry .
`` Will the Government today promise to legislate immediately to prevent pulse fishing and large trawlers from doing enormous damage to our marine environment and to our fish stocks ?
`` We could at least do that as proof that we intend to rebuild our marine environment and our own domestic fishing industry .
JUST IN : ‘ Spectacular hypocrisy ’ Boris Johnson slaps down Blackford over Scot fishing betrayal '' And will they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new fishermen and fisherwomen ready for the extra capacity we will need ? ''
Mr Redwood also voiced his concerns that the SNP may exploit the Northern Ireland protocol agreed with the bloc to push for Scottish independence in the coming years .
He continued : `` I also worry about the position in Northern Ireland .
To what extent is our sovereignty damaged or impaired by the special relationships and the special provisions of the Withdrawal Act ?
`` I thought they were going to be changed in this latest agreement with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out more detail of what limitations there are to our power to be one United Kingdom .
READ MORE : Speaker forced to intervene as Blackford rants at PM on independence '' We need to know because we 've already heard in this debate from Northern Ireland that it 's becoming a matter of division within the Northern Ireland communities .
The Conservative MP added : `` It also has widened across Scotland .
`` We know we have a battle to fight for the union in Scotland .
The SNP will clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of their battering ram against the union .
`` So I need some reassurance about the impact pf the powers under this agreement and how we can start to settle those difficult issues . ''
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Brexit: Redwood warns of 'EU tentacles' without UK control
John Redwood said the UK will finally re-acquire control over legislation and the prosperity of the British people now a Brexit trade agreement has been found with the European Union. The eurosceptic MP however admitted to feeling concerned about at least two aspects of the agreement Boris Johnson struck with Brussels on Christmas Eve. Speaking to colleagues in the Commons on Wednesday, he said: "We stand on the threshold of independence day so bring on the measures.
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"I do have a couple of worries about this agreement. The first is over fishing. 'One of the great crises of Brexit is to recapture control of our fishing stocks to rebuild our coastal communities and our fishing industry. "Will the Government today promise to legislate immediately to prevent pulse fishing and large trawlers from doing enormous damage to our marine environment and to our fish stocks? "We could at least do that as proof that we intend to rebuild our marine environment and our own domestic fishing industry. JUST IN: ‘Spectacular hypocrisy’ Boris Johnson slaps down Blackford over Scot fishing betrayal
Brexit news: Redwood admitted to two main concerns about the trade deal
Brexit news: Redwood warned the SNP could use the Northern Ireland protocol to push for independence
"And will they set out details of plans to train new fishermen and fisherwomen ready for the extra capacity we will need?" Mr Redwood also voiced his concerns that the SNP may exploit the Northern Ireland protocol agreed with the bloc to push for Scottish independence in the coming years. He continued: "I also worry about the position in Northern Ireland. To what extent is our sovereignty damaged or impaired by the special relationships and the special provisions of the Withdrawal Act? "I thought they were going to be changed in this latest agreement with the EU. Will the Government spell out more detail of what limitations there are to our power to be one United Kingdom. READ MORE: Speaker forced to intervene as Blackford rants at PM on independence
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"We need to know because we've already heard in this debate from Northern Ireland that it's becoming a matter of division within the Northern Ireland communities. The Conservative MP added: "It also has widened across Scotland. "We know we have a battle to fight for the union in Scotland. The SNP will clearly use the different arrangement in Northern Ireland as part of their battering ram against the union. "So I need some reassurance about the impact pf the powers under this agreement and how we can start to settle those difficult issues." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-30--'I'm eurosceptic!' Diane Abbott shocks with Brexit bombshell but still WON'T vote for deal

Diane Abbott confirmed she will be voting down the Brexit trade agreement the Government struck last week despite Sir Keir Starmer whipping his MPs to lend their support to the Government .
The former shadow Home Secretary said she will not back the deal despite in the past having repeatedly voted against the European Union over concerns of too much entanglement between the UK and the bloc .
Addressing colleagues in the Commons , Ms Abbott said : `` This is the most important and consequential piece of legislation on British-EU relations in over 30 years in this House .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I will not be voting for this Tory Brexit deal today .
`` I should also say that will not be because I do n't respect the results of the 2016 referendum .
`` I think I have rather good eurosceptic credentials .
I voted against the Maastricht Treaty in 1992 , and I voted against most other pieces of further EU unification that have come in front of this House . ''
She continued : `` I voted against the Maastricht Treaty not because I was opposed to freedom of movement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern about EU migrants or because I had the notion that migrants drove down wages .
JUST IN : ‘ Spectacular hypocrisy ’ Boris Johnson slaps down Blackford over Scot fishing betrayal '' I voted against the Maastricht Treaty and other aspects of EU integrations because of the concern for fundamental issues of democracy and accountability .
`` By driving this historic deal through Parliament in one day with no time for proper scrutiny , this Government is thrashing democracy . ''
Sir Keir Starmer insisted the `` thin deal '' negotiated despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a no-deal scenario as he conceded there is `` no better deal coming in the next 24 hours '' .
Sir Keir added : `` There 's only one choice today , which is to vote for implementing this deal or to vote for no deal .
READ MORE : Speaker forced to intervene as Blackford rants at PM on independence '' Those that vote no , are voting for no deal .
`` This is the nub of it : those voting no today want yes .
They want others to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Voting no , wanting yes , that 's the truth of the situation and that 's why my party has taken a different path . ''
The Labour Party leader claimed he could have negotiated a `` better '' deal than the one Boris Johnson secured , adding : `` When the default is no deal it 's not a mark of how pro-European you are to reject implementing this treaty .
`` It is n't in the national interest to duck a question or to hide in the knowledge that others will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own vote .
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`` And so Labour will vote to implement this treaty today to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place a floor from which we can build a strong future relationship with the EU . ''
Former Prime Minister Theresa May had previously hit out at Sir Keir , telling the Commons : `` I welcome this deal and I will be supporting it today and I welcome the fact that the official Opposition will be supporting this deal , but I did listen with some incredulity to what the leader of the Opposition said .
`` He said he wanted a better deal .
He had the opportunity in early 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better deal on the table and he voted against it , so I will take no lectures from the leader of the Opposition on this deal . ''

Brexit: Diane Abbott says she is voting against Johnson’s deal
Diane Abbott confirmed she will be voting down the Brexit trade agreement the Government struck last week despite Sir Keir Starmer whipping his MPs to lend their support to the Government. The former shadow Home Secretary said she will not back the deal despite in the past having repeatedly voted against the European Union over concerns of too much entanglement between the UK and the bloc. Addressing colleagues in the Commons, Ms Abbott said: "This is the most important and consequential piece of legislation on British-EU relations in over 30 years in this House.
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"Let me say from the beginning that I will not be voting for this Tory Brexit deal today. "I should also say that will not be because I don't respect the results of the 2016 referendum. "I think I have rather good eurosceptic credentials. I voted against the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, and I voted against most other pieces of further EU unification that have come in front of this House." She continued: "I voted against the Maastricht Treaty not because I was opposed to freedom of movement or because I had a fear and concern about EU migrants or because I had the notion that migrants drove down wages. JUST IN: ‘Spectacular hypocrisy’ Boris Johnson slaps down Blackford over Scot fishing betrayal
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"I voted against the Maastricht Treaty and other aspects of EU integrations because of the concern for fundamental issues of democracy and accountability. "By driving this historic deal through Parliament in one day with no time for proper scrutiny, this Government is thrashing democracy." Sir Keir Starmer insisted the "thin deal" negotiated despite its "many flaws" is better than a no-deal scenario as he conceded there is "no better deal coming in the next 24 hours". Sir Keir added: "There's only one choice today, which is to vote for implementing this deal or to vote for no deal. READ MORE: Speaker forced to intervene as Blackford rants at PM on independence
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"Those that vote no, are voting for no deal. "This is the nub of it: those voting no today want yes. They want others to save them from their own vote. Voting no, wanting yes, that's the truth of the situation and that's why my party has taken a different path." The Labour Party leader claimed he could have negotiated a "better" deal than the one Boris Johnson secured, adding: "When the default is no deal it's not a mark of how pro-European you are to reject implementing this treaty. "It isn't in the national interest to duck a question or to hide in the knowledge that others will save you from the consequences of your own vote. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-12-30--Welsh Parliament REJECTS Boris Johnson's 'extremely damaging' Brexit bill

Leading the debate , First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford has been condemned the Brexit deal and urged Welsh MS @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking in the Welsh Parliament , he said the UK Government had any allowed @ @ @ @ @ day to examine it , adding : `` This is not how a democracy should @ @ @ @ @ MS , Welsh Finance Minister lodged a motion which said the `` damaging deal does @ @ @ @ @ the Senedd '' and Wales .
The motion , debated this morning , said : @ @ @ @ @ not in a position to determine legislative consent , given that the Bill has been @ @ @ @ @ very short notice and contains provisions capable of impacting on the devolution settlement . ''
@ @ @ @ @ Saville Roberts said the agreement was a `` bad deal '' for Wales .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ said : `` This deal is a bad deal for Wales .

Leading the debate, First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford condemned the Brexit deal and urged Welsh MSes to not back it. Speaking in the Welsh Parliament, he said the UK Government had only allowed the Welsh Government one working day to examine it, adding: "This is not how a democracy should work."
"This thin and disappointing treaty is very different from what was promised but it is better than the bitterness and the chaos which would have followed a no-deal."
He continued: "The Welsh Government has always argued that a deal was preferable to no deal.
He told Welsh MSes: "This is a bad deal for business and businesses in Wales."
But Mr Drakeford, who Cardiff West in the Welsh Parliament made clear the trade agreement is a "bad deal" but preferable to "no-deal".
Rebecca Evans MS, Welsh Finance Minister lodged a motion which said the "extremely damaging deal does not reflect the aspirations of the Senedd" and Wales.
It also Wales to note the agreement between the UK government and the EU on their future relationship but MSs were not asked to determine the deal and instead note it was damaging.
This is because the text of the deal had only been provided to them at the last minute and it contains clauses which it said could be "capable of impacting on the devolution settlement".
The motion, debated this morning, said: "Regrets that it is not in a position to determine legislative consent, given that the Bill has been provided to the Senedd at very short notice and contains provisions capable of impacting on the devolution settlement.
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