thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--Labour crisis: MPs ordered not to discuss Corbyn suspension as CLP meeting sparks chaos

The move has been made by Labour Party general secretary David Evans , who claimed discussions about the matter could make local meetings unwelcoming for Jewish members .
This will mean any local party that looks to talk about the decision from Sir Keir Starmer to remove the whip from Jeremy Corbyn will be ruled out of order .
Labour suspended Mr Corbyn last month after he claimed the scale of anti-Semitism in the party was `` dramatically overstated for political reasons '' in response to a damning report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to clarify his comments , saying it was not his intention to “ tolerate antisemitism or belittle concerns about it ” .
Sir Keir has since suspended the Labour whip from Mr Corbyn for at least three months , requiring him to issue a formal apology .
But Momentum , the pro-Corbyn grassroots group , has lashed out at the guidance , describing it as “ yet another disturbing attack on the rights of members to democratically discuss matters vital to the party ” .
The group claimed in a Twitter thread : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect against discrimination in order to prevent discussion of what is a factional attack against Jeremy Corbyn is outrageous and trivialises the fight against racism .
`` It is a grossly irresponsible move that purposefully confuses the fight against antisemitism with a fight against the left and risks tarring Labour members who disagree with the leadership as racists.
” Momentum said 36 of the 600-plus constituency Labour parties ( CLPs ) , including the first to nominate Sir Keir for the party leadership earlier this year , have passed motions in support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
However , an additional 16 constituency Labour parties have had their motions in support of the former party leader ruled out of order .
Labour general secretary Mr Evans told CLP chairs and MPs motions questioning the findings from the EHRC report were “ not competent business for branches or CLPs ” , adding that also applies to “ motions relating to ongoing disciplinary cases ” .
READ MORE : Keir Starmer losing grip on Labour to Corbynite Hard Left AGAIN He wrote in his letter : “ I am aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solidarity , and matters relating to the internal processes of the PLP ) are providing a flashpoint for the expression of views that undermine the Labour party ’ s ability to provide a safe and welcoming space for all members , in particular our Jewish members .
“ Therefore , all motions which touch on these issues will also be ruled out of order.
” “ Please rest assured that when I took up post as general secretary I had no desire at all to hamper discussion by our local parties , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such restrictions may be required to stay in place.
” Commenting on the new rule , Labour ’ s head of internal governance Fraser Welsh said in an internal memo to regional secretaries : “ As we have previously advised , we will not hesitate to take appropriate action – including against individual members – where our rules and guidance are not adhered to , or standards of behaviour fall below that which we expect.
” DO N'T MISS Tory revolt : Boris forced to rely on Labour to pass tier measures [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MP in fiery BBC foreign aid row [ VIDEO ] BBC defends comedian 's 'bomb Glastonbury ' joke about Corbyn fans [ COMMENT ] The latest row came after one of Labour 's Jewish members walked out of a Nottingham East CLP ( constituency Labour Party ) meeting on Friday after feeling they `` had no choice '' .
A row is understood to have broken out over a motion related to reinstating the whip to Mr Corbyn , according to a report from Nottingham Live .
Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I am disappointed that a motion that was clearly out of order made its way onto the agenda of the Nottingham East CLP meeting this evening which I attended .
`` I take the EHRC report into Labour antisemitism very seriously , as should all our members given the pain cause to Jewish communities and that the report found the Labour Party to have broken the law .
`` I would like to put on record my stated objection to the motion this evening .
My objection was however overruled by @ @ @ @ @ @

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The move has been made by Labour Party general secretary David Evans, who claimed discussions about the matter could make local meetings unwelcoming for Jewish members. This will mean any local party that looks to talk about the decision from Sir Keir Starmer to remove the whip from Jeremy Corbyn will be ruled out of order. Labour suspended Mr Corbyn last month after he claimed the scale of anti-Semitism in the party was "dramatically overstated for political reasons" in response to a damning report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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The former Labour leader has since attempted to clarify his comments, saying it was not his intention to “tolerate antisemitism or belittle concerns about it”. Sir Keir has since suspended the Labour whip from Mr Corbyn for at least three months, requiring him to issue a formal apology. But Momentum, the pro-Corbyn grassroots group, has lashed out at the guidance, describing it as “yet another disturbing attack on the rights of members to democratically discuss matters vital to the party”. The group claimed in a Twitter thread: “The cynical misuse of rules designed to protect against discrimination in order to prevent discussion of what is a factional attack against Jeremy Corbyn is outrageous and trivialises the fight against racism.
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"It is a grossly irresponsible move that purposefully confuses the fight against antisemitism with a fight against the left and risks tarring Labour members who disagree with the leadership as racists.” Momentum said 36 of the 600-plus constituency Labour parties (CLPs), including the first to nominate Sir Keir for the party leadership earlier this year, have passed motions in support of Mr Corbyn over the past seven days. However, an additional 16 constituency Labour parties have had their motions in support of the former party leader ruled out of order. Labour general secretary Mr Evans told CLP chairs and MPs motions questioning the findings from the EHRC report were “not competent business for branches or CLPs”, adding that also applies to “motions relating to ongoing disciplinary cases”. READ MORE: Keir Starmer losing grip on Labour to Corbynite Hard Left AGAIN
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Labour Party news: Sir Keir Starmer removed the party whip from Jeremy Corbyn
He wrote in his letter: “I am aware that other motions (including expressions of solidarity, and matters relating to the internal processes of the PLP) are providing a flashpoint for the expression of views that undermine the Labour party’s ability to provide a safe and welcoming space for all members, in particular our Jewish members. “Therefore, all motions which touch on these issues will also be ruled out of order.” “Please rest assured that when I took up post as general secretary I had no desire at all to hamper discussion by our local parties, but until we can improve our culture, such restrictions may be required to stay in place.” The latest row came after one of Labour's Jewish members walked out of a Nottingham East CLP (constituency Labour Party) meeting on Friday after feeling they "had no choice". DON'T MISS
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A row is understood to have broken out over a motion related to reinstating the whip to Mr Corbyn, according to a report from Nottingham Live. Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome tweeted a statement, which read: "I am disappointed that a motion that was clearly out of order made its way onto the agenda of the Nottingham East CLP meeting this evening which I attended. "I take the EHRC report into Labour antisemitism very seriously, as should all our members given the pain cause to Jewish communities and that the report found the Labour Party to have broken the law. "I would like to put on record my stated objection to the motion this evening. My objection was however overruled by the chair of the meeting.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--Jacob Rees-Mogg sparks online fury after House of Commons Leader posts about foreign aid

The Leader of the House of Commons said the “ first duty of the British Government is to its subjects ” after Chancellor Rishi Sunak ’ s decision to slash overseas aid from 0.7 percent to 0.5 percent of gross national income ( GNI ) .
He tweeted to his more than 427,000 followers : “ The first duty of the British government is to its subjects .
“ The Chancellor is providing £4billion of taxpayers ’ money to support the economies of the midlands and the north this parliament.
” But furious Twitter users hit back saying the Tories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working to help disadvantaged families in the UK .
One said : “ The first duty of the British government is to its subjects : that 's why disabled people are treated like s*** , why we 've had 70,000 excess deaths so far this year , & why since 2009 , the collective wealth of Britain 's richest 1,000 individuals has increased by £450BILLION.
” Another tweeted : “ The Tories are not really interested in 'levelling ' when it comes to disadvantaged working class families .
“ You had to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real help with the generosity of the public and businesses to help feed children.
” One added : “ ‘ The first duty of the British government is to its subjects.
’ So why is it f** us over EVERY day ?
” While others took aim at Mr Rees-Mogg for his description of British citizens as “ subjects ” and reminded him as an MP he “ served ” members of the public .
One posted : “ We 're citizens , not your subjects - you work for us , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not your government 's subject Jacob .
You are our servants .
Governments should be afraid of their people , not the other way around .
Your use of that word suggests you have ideas above your station.
” READ MORE : New laws introduced to 'see off ' legal challenges over foreign aid cut Another told the Tory Brexiteer : “ We are subjects when referred to by the monarchy.
“ YOU are actually OUR servants .
You ’ d do well to remember that.
” A Twitter user said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and your Government work for us , the citizens of the UK.
” One added : “ The first duty of a British Govt is NOT to its subjects , but to its citizens .
“ I would have thought you might know this .
You serve us .
We do not serve you.
” The fury erupted after Mr Rees-Mogg responded to Mansfield MP Ben Bradley MP who told Parliament via video link : “ The UK will welcome the diversion of foreign aids to UK priorities at this difficult time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support needed here at home .
“ I believe turning £4 billion of money sent abroad into £4 billion of levelling up funds for our most disadvantaged is communities is the right move.
” The Tory Brexiteer responded by saying : “ I absolutely agree with him , I think that people will very much welcome the announcement made by the Government - other than possibly a few Islingtonians .
The government takes its responsibility the people of the north and Midlands very seriously , many of whom placed their trust in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ My Rt Hon Friend the Chancellor announced in the spending review yesterday that the Government is launching a new levelling up fund worth £4billion in England , which will attract £800million in the usual way through the Barnet formula for Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
“ Our new fund will build infrastructure , everyday lives , new bypasses , upgraded railway stations and better high streets and town centres .
”

Foreign aid: Jacob Rees-Mogg says people will 'welcome' cuts
The Leader of the House of Commons said the “first duty of the British Government is to its subjects” after Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision to slash overseas aid from 0.7 percent to 0.5 percent of gross national income (GNI). He tweeted to his more than 427,000 followers: “The first duty of the British government is to its subjects.
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“The Chancellor is providing £4billion of taxpayers’ money to support the economies of the midlands and the north this parliament.” But furious Twitter users hit back saying the Tories “were not really interested” in working to help disadvantaged families in the UK. One said: “The first duty of the British government is to its subjects: that's why disabled people are treated like s***, why we've had 70,000 excess deaths so far this year, & why since 2009, the collective wealth of Britain's richest 1,000 individuals has increased by £450BILLION.” Another tweeted: “The Tories are not really interested in 'levelling' when it comes to disadvantaged working class families.
Jacob Rees-Mogg was hit by backlash
Jacob Rees-Mogg spoke out over the foreign aid cuts
“You had to be publicly shamed by Marcus Rashford who organised real help with the generosity of the public and businesses to help feed children.” One added: “‘The first duty of the British government is to its subjects.’ So why is it f** us over EVERY day?” While others took aim at Mr Rees-Mogg for his description of British citizens as “subjects” and reminded him as an MP he “served” members of the public. One posted: “We're citizens, not your subjects - you work for us, or at least you should.“I am not your government's subject Jacob. You are our servants. Governments should be afraid of their people, not the other way around. Your use of that word suggests you have ideas above your station.” READ MORE: New laws introduced to 'see off' legal challenges over foreign aid cut
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The overseas aid budget has been slashed from 0.7 percent to 0.5 percent of gross national income (GNI)
Another told the Tory Brexiteer: “We are subjects when referred to by the monarchy.“YOU are actually OUR servants. You’d do well to remember that.” A Twitter user said: “Subjects? Jacob old chap - you and your Government work for us, the citizens of the UK.” One added: “The first duty of a British Govt is NOT to its subjects, but to its citizens. “I would have thought you might know this. You serve us. We do not serve you.” The fury erupted after Mr Rees-Mogg responded to Mansfield MP Ben Bradley MP who told Parliament via video link: “The UK will welcome the diversion of foreign aids to UK priorities at this difficult time when we know there’s lots of support needed here at home. DON'T MISS
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“I believe turning £4 billion of money sent abroad into £4 billion of levelling up funds for our most disadvantaged is communities is the right move.” The Tory Brexiteer responded by saying: “I absolutely agree with him, I think that people will very much welcome the announcement made by the Government - other than possibly a few Islingtonians. The government takes its responsibility the people of the north and Midlands very seriously, many of whom placed their trust in the Conservatives for the first time last December. “My Rt Hon Friend the Chancellor announced in the spending review yesterday that the Government is launching a new levelling up fund worth £4billion in England, which will attract £800million in the usual way through the Barnet formula for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. “Our new fund will build infrastructure, everyday lives, new bypasses, upgraded railway stations and better high streets and town centres.”
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It comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak insisted Britain is not turning its back on the world's poorest people as he defended the Government's plan to cut the foreign aid budget amid a growing Tory backlash. Mr Sunak admitted it was a "difficult decision" but said the UK is in the midst of an "economic emergency". A number of prominent Conservatives publicly expressed concern at the move, announced in Wednesday's Spending Review, which reneges on a manifesto commitment. Foreign Office minister Baroness Sugg quit in protest against the plan, while former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell said the change will cause "100,000 preventable deaths, mainly among children".


thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--'In full solidarity with comrade and friend' McDonnell & Abbott rally with Corbynites

Hard left group Momentum , and Mr Corbyn ’ s former shadow cabinet ministers Diane Abbott , John McDonnell and Richard Burgon , warned the “ fightback is on ” following Sir Keir Starmer ’ s decision to withhold the whip from his predecessor - despite the National Executive Committee allowing him to return as a party member .
Entitled , ‘ Restore the Whip to Jeremy Corbyn ’ supporters are encouraged to tune into Momentum ’ s Youtube channel and Facebook pages by Arise to hear why “ the divisive and anti-democratic decision ” not to restore the whip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Ms Abbott , Mr McDonnell and Mr Burgon will also be joining the event , which will take place this evening .
The online invite reads : “ Come and hear why the divisive and anti-democratic decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn must be reversed , what we can do to build the pressure and the next steps in the fight for party democracy and socialist policies .
“ The fightback is on – get involved .
Organised by Arise & Momentum.
” Labour was plunged into chaos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the party following his response to a damning investigation into its handling of anti-Semitism .
A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) found the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination when Mr Corbyn was in charge .
Mr Corbyn responded to the equality watchdog 's findings and said the issue had been `` dramatically overstated for political reasons '' by his critics .
READ MORE : Labour leader risks fury by reopening bitter Brexit divide in party Meanwhile , Labour 's chief whip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unambiguously and without reservation '' apologise for claiming that the scale of anti-Semitism in the party was `` dramatically overstated for political reasons '' .
In a letter , Nick Brown said the former Labour leader 's response to a damning Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) report caused `` distress and pain '' to the Jewish community .
Mr Brown , writing to Mr Corbyn on Monday , said that to inform an investigation into whether the Islington North MP broke the party 's code of conduct he wanted him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He wrote : `` Will you unequivocally , unambiguously and without reservation apologise for your comments made on the morning of 29 October 2020 , in particular for saying 'One anti-Semite is one too many , but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party , as well as by much of the media ' , which caused such distress and pain to Jewish members of the Labour Party and the wider Jewish community ? ''
Mr Brown also called on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remove or edit his response - which he posted on Facebook , and asked for an assurance that he will cooperate fully with the party as it seeks to implement the EHRC 's recommendations .

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Hard left group Momentum, and Mr Corbyn’s former shadow cabinet ministers Diane Abbott, John McDonnell and Richard Burgon, warned the “fightback is on” following Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to withhold the whip from his predecessor - despite the National Executive Committee allowing him to return as a party member. Entitled, ‘Restore the Whip to Jeremy Corbyn’ supporters are encouraged to tune into Momentum’s Youtube channel and Facebook pages by Arise to hear why “the divisive and anti-democratic decision” not to restore the whip to Mr Corbyn “must be reversed”.
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Ms Abbott, Mr McDonnell and Mr Burgon will also be joining the event, which will take place this evening. The online invite reads: “Come and hear why the divisive and anti-democratic decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn must be reversed, what we can do to build the pressure and the next steps in the fight for party democracy and socialist policies. “The fightback is on – get involved. Organised by Arise & Momentum.”
Jeremy Corbyn was recently reinstated as a Labour member
The event warned it will be a "fightback"
Labour was plunged into chaos last month when Mr Corbyn was suspended from the party following his response to a damning investigation into its handling of anti-Semitism. A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) found the party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination when Mr Corbyn was in charge. Mr Corbyn responded to the equality watchdog's findings and said the issue had been "dramatically overstated for political reasons" by his critics. READ MORE: Labour leader risks fury by reopening bitter Brexit divide in party
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Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the party after a damning investigation into its handling of anti-Semitism
Momentum, and Mr Corbyn’s former shadow cabinet ministers Diane Abbott, John McDonnell and Richard Burgon, have warned the “fightback is on”
Sir Keir blocked Corbyn from sitting as a Labour MP, though said he would keep the decision not to restore the whip "under review"
Meanwhile, Labour's chief whip urged Mr Corbyn to "unequivocally, unambiguously and without reservation" apologise for claiming that the scale of anti-Semitism in the party was "dramatically overstated for political reasons". In a letter, Nick Brown said the former Labour leader's response to a damning Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report caused "distress and pain" to the Jewish community. Mr Brown, writing to Mr Corbyn on Monday, said that to inform an investigation into whether the Islington North MP broke the party's code of conduct he wanted him to consider apologising for his comments.
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He wrote: "Will you unequivocally, unambiguously and without reservation apologise for your comments made on the morning of 29 October 2020, in particular for saying 'One anti-Semite is one too many, but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media', which caused such distress and pain to Jewish members of the Labour Party and the wider Jewish community?" Mr Brown also called on Mr Corbyn to confirm that he will remove or edit his response - which he posted on Facebook, and asked for an assurance that he will cooperate fully with the party as it seeks to implement the EHRC's recommendations.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--'Independence has never been so certain!' Sturgeon kicks off SNP conference with rally cry

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Nicola Sturgeon told SNP activists that `` independence is in clear sight '' as she opened this year 's virtual party conference .
This comes amid sustained support for the independence movement in Scotland as well as SNP plans to hold a referendum as soon as next year .
The Scottish First Minister declared that Scotland is “ now a nation on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told her party 's annual conference : `` Since our last conference , we have won a landslide victory in a UK general election .
And support for independence has risen .
`` It has become the sustained and majority view in public opinion this year .
`` While our primary focus is on tackling and beating COVID-19 - for which we have renewed hope - Scotland must be ready for what comes next .
And I know we will be .
`` The question for all of us as we look ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : who should be taking the decisions that shape our futures ? ''
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Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish independence is 'in clear sight'
Nicola Sturgeon told SNP activists that "independence is in clear sight" as she opened this year's virtual party conference. This comes amid sustained support for the independence movement in Scotland as well as SNP plans to hold a referendum as soon as next year. The Scottish First Minister declared that Scotland is “now a nation on the cusp of making history”.
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She told her party's annual conference: "Since our last conference, we have won a landslide victory in a UK general election. And support for independence has risen. "It has become the sustained and majority view in public opinion this year. "While our primary focus is on tackling and beating COVID-19 - for which we have renewed hope - Scotland must be ready for what comes next. And I know we will be. "The question for all of us as we look ahead to the election next May is this: who should be taking the decisions that shape our futures?" JUST IN: Divisions emerge over Scottish independence as MP attacks 'cult'
Nicola Sturgeon told SNP activists that 'independence is in clear sight'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will not allow another referendum on Scottish independence
She continued: "Let us demonstrate – with cool heads and patient persuasion – that Scotland is ready to take its place in the global family of independent nations. "Scotland is now a nation on the brink of making history. "Independence is in clear sight – and if we show unity of purpose, humility and hard work, I have never been so certain that we will deliver it. "An independent future lies ahead - let's grasp it."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--Equality Minister ridicules 'patronising' celebrity luvvie Bob Geldof in foreign aid row

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Kemi Badenoch has claimed that celebrity luvvie Bob Geldof inspired her to join the Conservative Party .
The Equality Minister ridiculed Mr Geldof for his anti-poverty activism for Africa , claiming his rhetoric was `` so patronising and so condescending '' .
Speaking to the BBC 's Nick Robinson on the Political Thinking podcast , Ms Badenoch described Bob Geldof `` a white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Mr Robinson brought up that the Tory minister was on David Cameron 's task force that came up with the original 0.7 precent foreign aid target .
He said : `` You were on the David Cameron task force which was part of coming up with the idea that Tories would back 0.7 percent for foreign aid . ''
`` You also fell out with Bob Geldof , did n't you ? ''
Ms Badenoch responded : `` It was one of the things that made me join the Conservative Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Britons FURIOUS as Bob Geldof tells PM to keep £15bn foreign aid fund

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Kemi Badenoch has claimed that celebrity luvvie Bob Geldof inspired her to join the Conservative Party. The Equality Minister ridiculed Mr Geldof for his anti-poverty activism for Africa, claiming his rhetoric was "so patronising and so condescending". Speaking to the BBC's Nick Robinson on the Political Thinking podcast, Ms Badenoch described Bob Geldof "a white man who thought he could save Africa".
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Mr Robinson brought up that the Tory minister was on David Cameron's task force that came up with the original 0.7 precent foreign aid target. He said: "You were on the David Cameron task force which was part of coming up with the idea that Tories would back 0.7 percent for foreign aid." "You also fell out with Bob Geldof, didn't you?" Ms Badenoch responded: "It was one of the things that made me join the Conservative Party at the time." JUST IN: Britons FURIOUS as Bob Geldof tells PM to keep £15bn foreign aid fund
Kemi Badenoch has claimed that celebrity luvvie Bob Geldof inspired her to join the Conservatives
The Tory minister was on David Cameron's task force that came up with the original 0.7 precent foreign aid target
She said: "It was the rhetoric around Live Aid, and Live 8 and forgiving debt and how people were talking about Africa at the time. "I thought it was so condescending and so patronising, that I thought surely we need more black people getting into politics." She also described feeling "vindicated" for arguing in 2005 that the Department for International Development should be absorbed into the Foreign Office. Earlier this year, Boris Johnson stunned Whitehall by announcing a plan to combine the two departments.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--SNP CRISIS: Divisions emerge over Scottish independence as MP attacks 'cult' approach

Joanna Cherry QC split from the party position and hit out at Nicola Sturgeon and the party 's current approach .
In a swipe at the Scottish First Minister , she warned it was damaging to “ put all your faith on one person ” adding the party “ shouldn ’ t be about the cult of leader , whether it ’ s Alex [ Salmond ] or Nicola , or anyone else ” .
The SNP ’ s legal spokesperson also claimed Scotland was on a `` highway '' to independence and will leave the UK at the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her party to pursue a `` Plan B '' .
The MP and lawyer called for more investigation into legal arguments which could see Holyrood call another referendum without Westminster ’ s consent .
It comes as Boris Johnson refused requests for a second independence referendum which has to be granted by Section 30 powers given to Holyrood by Westminster .
Ms Cherry , who is standing for the party ’ s national executive , said : `` Scotland most certainly does not stand where she did .
“ She is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a highway to independence .
`` A couple of exits have been missed but the indicator is now on and I 'm confident Scotland will now take the next exit . ''
Ms Cherry urged her party colleagues not to have faith in Boris Johnson allowing a second independence referendum and called for more efforts to be put into pursuing whether another ballot could be held without consent from Number 10 , as it has never been tested in the courts .
She continued : `` If those pro-independence and pro-independence referendum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election next year and the Prime Minister refuses to come to the table to negotiate a second Edinburgh agreement the avenue - which the First Minister contemplated earlier this year - should be pursued and indeed must be pursued .
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon outlines how she plans to secure independence '' When the inevitable legal challenge came , it would be for the courts to decide whether the bill passed would be within the competence of the Scottish Parliament and thus whether the referendum so authorised could proceed . ''
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more “ collegiate ” style which could allow alternative approaches to be discussed ahead of next year ’ s independence referendum .
She added to The Times : “ This no debate mentality is really unhealthy .
I don ’ t think it represents the majority view in the party . ''
The Edinburgh South West MSP is also urging the SNP to set up a working group to consider all democratic and legitimate routes to Scottish independence and make recommendations on party strategy .
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Joanna Cherry QC split from the party position and hit out at Nicola Sturgeon and the party's current approach. In a swipe at the Scottish First Minister, she warned it was damaging to “put all your faith on one person” adding the party “shouldn’t be about the cult of leader, whether it’s Alex [Salmond] or Nicola, or anyone else”.
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The SNP’s legal spokesperson also claimed Scotland was on a "highway" to independence and will leave the UK at the next "exit" as Ms Cherry pushed for her party to pursue a "Plan B". The MP and lawyer called for more investigation into legal arguments which could see Holyrood call another referendum without Westminster’s consent. It comes as Boris Johnson refused requests for a second independence referendum which has to be granted by Section 30 powers given to Holyrood by Westminster. Ms Cherry, who is standing for the party’s national executive, said: "Scotland most certainly does not stand where she did.
Joanna Cherry is an SNP MP
Ms Cherry accussed the party of being restrictive
“She is not so much at a crossroads, as on a highway to independence. "A couple of exits have been missed but the indicator is now on and I'm confident Scotland will now take the next exit." Ms Cherry urged her party colleagues not to have faith in Boris Johnson allowing a second independence referendum and called for more efforts to be put into pursuing whether another ballot could be held without consent from Number 10, as it has never been tested in the courts. She continued: "If those pro-independence and pro-independence referendum parties obtain a majority at the Scottish election next year and the Prime Minister refuses to come to the table to negotiate a second Edinburgh agreement the avenue - which the First Minister contemplated earlier this year - should be pursued and indeed must be pursued. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon outlines how she plans to secure independence
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She hinted at a possible legal challenge
"When the inevitable legal challenge came, it would be for the courts to decide whether the bill passed would be within the competence of the Scottish Parliament and thus whether the referendum so authorised could proceed." She stressed SNP leaders had to adopt a more “collegiate” style which could allow alternative approaches to be discussed ahead of next year’s independence referendum. She added to The Times: “This no debate mentality is really unhealthy. I don’t think it represents the majority view in the party." The Edinburgh South West MSP is also urging the SNP to set up a working group to consider all democratic and legitimate routes to Scottish independence and make recommendations on party strategy. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--Equality Minister slams 'woke' overhaul of 'racist' school curriculum - 'it's wrong'

The Conservative MP insisted pupils should receive a comprehensive education instead of being brought up with a black and white perspective of history .
Several campaigns have emerged in the past few months urging the Government to `` decolonise '' the British history curriculum to provide students with more balance teaching .
But Ms Badenoch suggested some of the proponents of the change have rather been pushing for a more divisive approach .
Speaking to BBC podcast Political Thinking , the Equality Minister said : `` I look at what my daughter ’ s taught and it ’ s completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want her to have what I had but what she is being taught is a history that just can ’ t be separated from European or white history , and which has an oppression narrative around it .
`` There is so much more to black people than being oppressed and being victims .
`` So , I had in my history lesson both good and bad black people , people who did good things and people who did bad things .
COMMENT : Wokesters aren ’ t interested in anti-racism , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McKINSTRY '' Whereas the way that certain people want the history curriculum to be taught is about good people being black people , bad people being white people .
I think that ’ s wrong . ''
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson also insisted schools should strive to teach both `` the good and bad about history '' rather than giving prominence to just one side .
Mr Williamson said : `` It is really important that the history taught in schools looks at the rich diversity and tapestry that has made our nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people from all backgrounds have played in our history .
`` I would always want schools to be celebrating our great nation 's history and the important role that we have played in the world and shaping the world for the better . ''
READ MORE : Gavin Williamson : We owe everyone working in schools an enormous debt The Conservative frontbencher said the Government should make “ sure we are always reflective of the diversity and of all those people who have had an important role in making the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resurfaced as a debating point amidst the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement across the world during the summer .
Protests in the UK have resulted in campaigners demanding universities , schools and institutions review their internal policies on lessons about controversial historical figures .
The history of the British Empire and the role the UK played at the height of colonisation has particularly attracted the fury of activists demanding the curricula is overhauled completely .
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Kemi Badenoch hits out at suggested changes to UK curriculum
The Conservative MP insisted pupils should receive a comprehensive education instead of being brought up with a black and white perspective of history. Several campaigns have emerged in the past few months urging the Government to "decolonise" the British history curriculum to provide students with more balance teaching. But Ms Badenoch suggested some of the proponents of the change have rather been pushing for a more divisive approach.
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Speaking to BBC podcast Political Thinking, the Equality Minister said: "I look at what my daughter’s taught and it’s completely different. "I wouldn’t want her to have what I had but what she is being taught is a history that just can’t be separated from European or white history, and which has an oppression narrative around it. "There is so much more to black people than being oppressed and being victims. "So, I had in my history lesson both good and bad black people, people who did good things and people who did bad things. COMMENT: Wokesters aren’t interested in anti-racism, they want to destroy the UK says LEO McKINSTRY
Kemi Badenoch insisted there should be a balance approach to the history curriculum
Kemi Badenoch said history lessons should reflect "there is more than oppression" to Black people
"Whereas the way that certain people want the history curriculum to be taught is about good people being black people, bad people being white people. I think that’s wrong." Education Secretary Gavin Williamson also insisted schools should strive to teach both "the good and bad about history" rather than giving prominence to just one side. Mr Williamson said: "It is really important that the history taught in schools looks at the rich diversity and tapestry that has made our nation so great, and the important role that people from all backgrounds have played in our history. "I would always want schools to be celebrating our great nation's history and the important role that we have played in the world and shaping the world for the better." READ MORE: Gavin Williamson: We owe everyone working in schools an enormous debt
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The Conservative frontbencher said the Government should make “sure we are always reflective of the diversity and of all those people who have had an important role in making the history of our nation.” The history curriculum has resurfaced as a debating point amidst the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement across the world during the summer. Protests in the UK have resulted in campaigners demanding universities, schools and institutions review their internal policies on lessons about controversial historical figures. The history of the British Empire and the role the UK played at the height of colonisation has particularly attracted the fury of activists demanding the curricula is overhauled completely. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-28--Boris Johnson warned 'he is toast' if Brexit deal betrays plans for independent Britain

Boris Johnson has been warned failure to secure a good Brexit deal safeguarding the sovereignty of the UK at the end of the transition period could cost him his job .
Former Tory leadership candidate Rory Stewart insisted Brexiteer MPs will jump ship and bring the Prime Minister down should their plans for a hard withdrawal from the European Union be betrayed .
Speaking to ITV News , Mr Stewart said : `` Absolutely critical to him will be the next great challenge he faces , which is Brexit .
`` Remember his core support basis was always around getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the party , the ERG faction , that he can not afford to lose .
`` If he loses those people , if they decide he has signed a Brexit deal which doesn ’ t respect sovereignty , for example , he ’ s really toast .
`` They brought him in purely because they thought he could be the person who could do that . ''
However , Mr Stewart also suggested Mr Johnson could push for an even harder Brexit , one without a trade deal with the European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cling to Number 10 .
He added : `` If he doesn ’ t get that right , and that ’ s a reason to be worried…if you ’ re like me , and you ’ re worried about a no deal Brexit , is that he will be very tempted to do a much harder Brexit than he needs to keep those people on his side because his position is weak . ''
JUST IN : UK will have 'less strategic importance ' to US if No-Deal Brexit goes ahead - Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested in September a trade deal with Brussels could still mark the end of Mr Johnson 's tenure as Prime Minister .
George Walden , who served as Minister for Higher Education between 1985 and 1987 , said : `` What 's going to happen now , because we 're in such a dire situation , because there 's no question of having no deal - in the middle of a pandemic that would be lunacy - therefore we 're going to have a deal .
`` And rather like Trump , Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest deal ever .
We have to go through with this and suffer the consequences .
`` My hope is that he will perhaps fade away himself quite soon and we get a proper leader and a proper Cabinet . ''
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Political commentator Benedict Spence told talkRADIO last month : `` Frankly , Boris Johnson , I do n't think he 's going to stand at the next general election even if he wanted to .
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Brexit: Boris Johnson 'can't afford to lose' ERG says Rory Stewart
Boris Johnson has been warned failure to secure a good Brexit deal safeguarding the sovereignty of the UK at the end of the transition period could cost him his job. Former Tory leadership candidate Rory Stewart insisted Brexiteer MPs will jump ship and bring the Prime Minister down should their plans for a hard withdrawal from the European Union be betrayed. Speaking to ITV News, Mr Stewart said: "Absolutely critical to him will be the next great challenge he faces, which is Brexit.
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"Remember his core support basis was always around getting Brexit done. It is the rightwing of the party, the ERG faction, that he cannot afford to lose. "If he loses those people, if they decide he has signed a Brexit deal which doesn’t respect sovereignty, for example, he’s really toast. "They brought him in purely because they thought he could be the person who could do that." However, Mr Stewart also suggested Mr Johnson could push for an even harder Brexit, one without a trade deal with the European Union, to appeal to his base and cling to Number 10. He added: "If he doesn’t get that right, and that’s a reason to be worried…if you’re like me, and you’re worried about a no deal Brexit, is that he will be very tempted to do a much harder Brexit than he needs to keep those people on his side because his position is weak." JUST IN: UK will have 'less strategic importance' to US if No-Deal Brexit goes ahead - Biden latest
Boris Johnson has been issued a dire warning about the future of his career
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A former member of the Government suggested in September a trade deal with Brussels could still mark the end of Mr Johnson's tenure as Prime Minister. George Walden, who served as Minister for Higher Education between 1985 and 1987, said: "What's going to happen now, because we're in such a dire situation, because there's no question of having no deal - in the middle of a pandemic that would be lunacy - therefore we're going to have a deal. "And rather like Trump, Johnson is going to say it's the greatest deal ever. We have to go through with this and suffer the consequences. "My hope is that he will perhaps fade away himself quite soon and we get a proper leader and a proper Cabinet." READ MORE: Nigel Farage predicts Brexit SELL-OUT as Boris ordered to step in before it’s too late
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But with the Government facing renewed backlash over their handling of the coronavirus pandemic, political analysts have suggested leading Conservatives are unlikely to challenge Mr Johnson before both Brexit and Covid have passed. While the Prime Minister is likely to serve the full five-year term, the party could choose another candidate to lead them once the political and social situations have calmed down to have a better chance of winning the 2024 election. Political commentator Benedict Spence told talkRADIO last month: "Frankly, Boris Johnson, I don't think he's going to stand at the next general election even if he wanted to. DON'T MISS: Rishi Sunak says UK 'ready' to leave EU with or without trade deal [VIDEO]
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Brexit talks are scheduled to conclude by December 2020 if no extension is requested


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Looming deadline sparks EU panic as bloc launches plot to 'trick' UK into Brexit extension

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The EU may soon `` trick '' the UK into extending the talks as the Brexit trade negotiations enter their final week , Newsnight 's Diplomatic Editor has claimed .
There is panic among insiders in Brussels that the talks will collapse without a deal next weekend .
Newsnight 's Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban told BBC 's Dateline panel programme that there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' to extend the talks .
Mr Urban told Dateline : `` There is a clearly strong desire inside the EU not to let this go , not to walk away from these talks .
`` But nevertheless , the time is very , very short .
`` That is why I think what we may end up seeing quite soon is suggestions of some of those extraordinary EU tricks like stopping the clock .
`` They will in some way come up with a form of transition that is not a transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term this will ease the ratification process through the European Parliament and national parliament in the UK . ''
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Brexit: Expert says EU may look to 'trick' UK in trade talks
The EU may soon "trick" the UK into extending the talks as the Brexit trade negotiations enter their final week, Newsnight's Diplomatic Editor has claimed. There is panic among insiders in Brussels that the talks will collapse without a deal next weekend. Newsnight's Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban told BBC's Dateline panel programme that there will soon be some "extraordinary EU tricks" to extend the talks.
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Mr Urban told Dateline: "There is a clearly strong desire inside the EU not to let this go, not to walk away from these talks. "But nevertheless, the time is very, very short. "That is why I think what we may end up seeing quite soon is suggestions of some of those extraordinary EU tricks like stopping the clock. "They will in some way come up with a form of transition that is not a transition by name. "In the short term this will ease the ratification process through the European Parliament and national parliament in the UK." JUST IN: Michel Barnier gives update as EU chief arrives for last-ditch Brexit
The EU are plotting to force the UK into an extension
There is panic among insiders in Brussels that the talks will collapse without a deal next weekend
He continued: "People are talking about having to come to a conclusion by the European summit the week after this coming one. "That leaves very little time. So, increasingly I think people will start to look at can we avoid falling off a cliff edge of this trading relationship, by extending in some way. "There may be some sort of implementation period to get all those customs checks in place." This comes as Dominic Raab warned this morning that unless there is "flexibility" from the EU on fishing regulations, UK negotiators may have to settle for a no deal Brexit.
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Brexit: Michel Barnier leaves hotel in London for talks
Multiple sources in the UK Government said that the Brexit talks are likely to be concluded by next weekend
He told LBC today: "It doesn't serve their interest because European fishermen will have no access to British waters if there's no deal." At the start of what is understood to be the final week of trade negotiations, No 10 has warned that a "significant gap" still remains on fisheries, adding: "No deal is arguably underpriced." Multiple sources in the UK Government said that the Brexit talks are likely to be concluded by next weekend. DON'T MISS: Labour crisis: Keir Starmer under pressure from MPs to humiliate Boris [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Michel Barnier gives update as EU chief arrives for last-ditch Brexit talks with Frost

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The EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator was filmed leaving his London hotel this morning as he headed to meet with British negotiators .
When asked if a deal will be reached this week , he told reporters : “ Work continues even on a Sunday.
” Later this afternoon , Mr Barnier said the talks are an ongoing process , and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Mr Barnier has been in London this weekend for talks with his UK counterpart Lord David Frost , but Downing Street said there remains a lot to do at a late hour .
Face-to-face negotiations were able to resume on Friday , after one of the EU team tested positive for coronavirus , forcing the negotiators to isolate .
Progress is understood to have been made across many areas , yet significant gaps remain on the EU 's access to UK fishing waters when the transition period ends on December 31 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK is entering into “ the last week or so ” of “ substantive ” trade talks with the bloc .
He also urged the EU to compromise on the matter of fisheries , which he states is still a major stumbling block in the negotiations .

Brexit: Michel Barnier leaves hotel in London for talks
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator was filmed leaving his London hotel this morning as he headed to meet with British negotiators. When asked if a deal will be reached this week, he told reporters: “Work continues even on a Sunday.” Later this afternoon, Mr Barnier said the talks are an ongoing process, and said: "Let's just work."
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Mr Barnier has been in London this weekend for talks with his UK counterpart Lord David Frost, but Downing Street said there remains a lot to do at a late hour. Face-to-face negotiations were able to resume on Friday, after one of the EU team tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the negotiators to isolate. Progress is understood to have been made across many areas, yet significant gaps remain on the EU's access to UK fishing waters when the transition period ends on December 31. This morning Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said the UK is entering into “the last week or so” of “substantive” trade talks with the bloc. He also urged the EU to compromise on the matter of fisheries, which he states is still a major stumbling block in the negotiations.
Michel Barnier has given an update on the current state of the trade talks
Brexit news: Face-to-face talks resumed on Saturday
Mr Raab told Sophy Ridge on Sunday: “As we leave the transition (period), we are an independent coastal state - we've got to be able to control our waters. "We can talk about transitions and things like that and we recognise the impact it has on other countries around Europe. "But that principle comes with sovereignty, comes with leaving not just the EU but the transition period. "I think the answer is, can the EU accept that point of principle that comes with us leaving the political club?" JUST IN: Britain will announce no-deal Brexit NEXT WEEK unless the EU concedes
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Michel Barnier said “work continues even on a Sunday”
Asked if a possible deal could collapse over the issue of fisheries, Mr Raab added: "I think it's important the EU understand the point of principle. "If they show the pragmatism, the goodwill and the good faith that, in fairness, has surrounded the last leg of the talks - and certainly we've shown our flexibility - I think there's a deal to be done." The Government has repeatedly said it is prepared to leave the transition period without a deal if the EU fails to move, and talks have been deadlocked for months over fishing rights and the level playing field. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has sent her most senior official, Stephanie Riso, to assist Mr Barnier in the trade talks.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--'Have you let people of Scotland down?' BBC's Andrew Marr shames Sturgeon on Covid deaths

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The BBC 's Andrew Marr stunned Nicola Sturgeon with damning Covid death statistics that showed the Scottish death far worse than the rate seen in England .
Mr Marr brought up the statistics after Ms Sturgeon claimed that Scotland has `` a lower death rate than England and Wales '' .
He fact-checked this remark and questioned whether the SNP leader had `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The BBC host said : `` You have talked a lot of the low prevalence of coronavirus in Scotland compared to other countries .
`` But when you look at the data , is n't the truth that Scotland had the third-worst record of any country in Europe in the first wave ? ''
Ms Sturgeon responded : `` The number of deaths in Scotland is far too high .
You wo n't hear me say anything different .
`` I do n't think it should be seen as a competition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have a lower death rate than England and Wales . ''
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Sturgeon asked if she has 'let down' Scottish people by Marr
The BBC's Andrew Marr stunned Nicola Sturgeon with damning Covid death statistics that showed the Scottish death far worse than the rate seen in England. Mr Marr brought up the statistics after Ms Sturgeon claimed that Scotland has "a lower death rate than England and Wales". He fact-checked this remark and questioned whether the SNP leader had "let the people of Scotland down".
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The BBC host said: "You have talked a lot of the low prevalence of coronavirus in Scotland compared to other countries. "But when you look at the data, isn't the truth that Scotland had the third-worst record of any country in Europe in the first wave?" Ms Sturgeon responded: "The number of deaths in Scotland is far too high. You won't hear me say anything different. "I don't think it should be seen as a competition, but since you've asked me, we have a lower death rate than England and Wales." JUST IN: 'How much will it COST Ian?' Blackford attacked after Scotland boast
Andrew Marr stunned Nicola Sturgeon with damning Covid death statistics
Andrew Marr shamed Sturgeon after he brought up the shocking statistics
She added: "We have a lower prevalence of the virus than the other nations in the UK. "We are still in the teeth of this pandemic so it's premature for any country to be declaring victory or assessing performance." Mr Marr hit back: "You say that but the data doesn't back you up. "If you look at the last four weeks in terms of death rates from Covid, and we have looked at the statistics from the ONS and the National Records of Scotland.
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Marr questioned whether the SNP leader had 'let the people of Scotland down'
John Swinney grilled over SNP 'argument' on independence
"The Scottish death rate is considerably worse than the English death rate week after week after week. "Week 43, England had 16 per million, and Scotland had 19 deaths per million. Week 44 saw 22 deaths per million in England, it was 30 in Scotland. "Week 45, there's 31 deaths per million in England, 37 in Scotland. And the last week of records, Week 46, there is 40 in England, 50 in Scotland. "So you have actually done worse than England over the last second wave. Have you let people of Scotland down?" DON'T MISS: UK sends EU a final warning over fisheries as Raab ridicules Brussels [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--'How much will it COST Ian?' Blackford brutally attacked after Scottish independence boast

The MP for Ross , Skye and Lochaber will today tell his party 's annual conference , being held online this year as a result of coronavirus restrictions , Scotland is `` within touching distance of independence '' .
His speech comes alongside a tweet in which he shared a video touting the case for Scotland to go it alone .
In it , he commented : `` Scotland has what it takes to be an independent country - playing our full part in the world as a force for progress , fairness and equality .
`` Next year ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Scotland 's history .
`` Together we can put Scotland ’ s future in Scotland ’ s hands # SNP20 . ''
However , there was no shortage of critics voicing their scepticism .
One simply asked : `` How much would independence cost ? ''
A second poster responded : `` They haven ’ t worked that out yet even though they ’ ve had since 2014 . ''
Patrick Edwardson added : `` Nobody disputes Scotland could be independent .
`` The better questions are should it , does it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland be better off ( both financially and non-financially ) ?
`` It ’ s not obvious the answers to these are ‘ yes ’ . ''
Another , referring to the mechanism whereby Scotland is able to have higher levels of public spending in comparison with England , added : `` Ok so if Scotland goes independent then Scotland is n't entitled to the £15 billion per anum Barnet Formula from England it ca n't use the £ sterling as it 's money and has no Armed forces .
`` Oil is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to green energy so Scotland will fail in a year . ''
JUST IN : Boris Johnson warned he faces HUGE struggle to keep 'no taxes ' promise Another poster said : `` It was time for independence a few years back .
`` We said no because it was economically unviable .
It more unviable now .
`` The welfare bill is enormous .
Wake up . ''
Selwyn Burton asked : `` Without the rest of the UK , Scotland will just be another small country without influence in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll make it but don ’ t delude yourselves that you will be important or have a seat at any top table . ''
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be independent if you 're in the EU and euro . ''
Others were more sympathetic .
One said : `` Folks who object to independence need to recognise that independence as such does n't really exist in modern international affairs .
`` Scotland wants independence to a large extent because of what England has become - we want to be a self-determining progressive country . ''
David Dwellon said : `` Excellent presentation .
Bring it on . ''
The question of how Scotland will cope financially outside the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to independence .
Speaking to Express.co.uk earlier this year , Kevin Hague , chairman of the These Islands think tank , said the case for economic independence fell apart under close scrutiny not least the claim that Scotland was a net contributor to the UK economy which could afford to pay its own way .
He explained : `` That was true for one year out of the last 20 years .
`` It ’ s just not the case for the vast majority of the time .
`` I always make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – I believe that if people are well-informed then the case for independence withers and dies . ''
In his speech later today , Mr Blackford is expected to say : `` Our plan , our job and our focus is winning an independence majority at Holyrood next May .
We have our candidates in place , we have momentum , and we have a leader our nation trusts .
`` We have all come a long way - and we are now within touching distance of independence .
`` But just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - we can only complete this journey together .
`` My message to all of us is this : Keep heart , keep the heid and keep the faith .
A new Scotland - fairer , greener and European - is now ours to win . ''

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The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber will today tell his party's annual conference, being held online this year as a result of coronavirus restrictions, Scotland is "within touching distance of independence". His speech comes alongside a tweet in which he shared a video touting the case for Scotland to go it alone. In it, he commented: "Scotland has what it takes to be an independent country - playing our full part in the world as a force for progress, fairness and equality.
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"Next year’s election will be the most important in Scotland's history. "Together we can put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands #SNP20." However, there was no shortage of critics voicing their scepticism. One simply asked: "How much would independence cost?" A second poster responded: "They haven’t worked that out yet even though they’ve had since 2014."
Ian Blackford has been challenged after his independence claims
Ian Blackford's tweet on the subject prompted a varied response
Patrick Edwardson added: "Nobody disputes Scotland could be independent. "The better questions are should it, does it make sense, would the people of Scotland be better off (both financially and non-financially)? "It’s not obvious the answers to these are ‘yes’." Another, referring to the mechanism whereby Scotland is able to have higher levels of public spending in comparison with England, added: "Ok so if Scotland goes independent then Scotland isn't entitled to the £15 billion per anum Barnet Formula from England it can't use the £ sterling as it's money and has no Armed forces. "Oil is going to be outlawed soon too due to green energy so Scotland will fail in a year." JUST IN: Boris Johnson warned he faces HUGE struggle to keep 'no taxes' promise
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Ian Blackford with First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon
One poster asked how much independence would cost
Another questioned the wisdom of Scotland going it alone
Another critic suggested First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's plans for an independent Scotland to join the EU were also a factor. Robert Davies warned: "You won’t be independent if you're in the EU and euro." Others were more sympathetic. One said: "Folks who object to independence need to recognise that independence as such doesn't really exist in modern international affairs. "Scotland wants independence to a large extent because of what England has become - we want to be a self-determining progressive country."
Recent polls have indicated backing for independence
David Dwellon said: "Excellent presentation. Bring it on." The question of how Scotland will cope financially outside the UK is a central theme for those opposed to independence. Speaking to Express.co.uk earlier this year, Kevin Hague, chairman of the These Islands think tank, said the case for economic independence fell apart under close scrutiny not least the claim that Scotland was a net contributor to the UK economy which could afford to pay its own way. He explained: "That was true for one year out of the last 20 years. "It’s just not the case for the vast majority of the time.
Ian Blackford speaks in the Commons earlier this month


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--POLL: As SNP makes fresh bid, should Boris grant Sturgeon another independence referendum?

Nicola Sturgeon opened this year ’ s SNP conference with a rallying cry for an independent Scotland .
She told supporters that “ independence is in clear sight ” as she reasserted her aim of breaking up the UK .
The Scottish First Minister boldly declared that Scotland is “ now a nation on the cusp of making history ” .
Ms Sturgeon stressed Scotland was ready to demonstrate its position on the world stage as an independent country and hopes a fresh vote will take place as early as next year .
She told her party 's annual conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have won a landslide victory in a UK general election .
And support for independence has risen .
`` It has become the sustained and majority view in public opinion this year .
`` While our primary focus is on tackling and beating COVID-19 - for which we have renewed hope - Scotland must be ready for what comes next .
And I know we will be .
`` The question for all of us as we look ahead to the election next May is this : who should be taking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The First Minister continued : `` Let us demonstrate – with cool heads and patient persuasion – that Scotland is ready to take its place in the global family of independent nations .
`` Scotland is now a nation on the cusp of making history .
`` Independence is in clear sight – and if we show unity of purpose , humility and hard work , I have never been so certain that we will deliver it .
JUST IN : BBC Breakfast host exposes SNP infighting over independence Ms Sturgeon stressed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose their future , and concluded : “ Let ’ s now focus all our efforts on making sure we bring about that better country they and future generations deserve .
But her party faces a major stumbling block in their bid to hold a second Scottish independence referendum , as Boris Johnson has so far refused to allow a vote to take place .
SNP MP Joanna Cherry has suggested the Prime Minister will repeatedly refuse to grant a second vote on the issue .
DO N'T MISS : Divisions emerge over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ INSIGHT ] BBC host skewers Scot minister over Sturgeon 's independence obsession [ VIDEO ] Nicola Sturgeon outlines how she plans to secure independence [ DETAILS ] She said : `` What worries me is that if we are waiting on good will and largesse from Boris Johnson it could be a very long wait . ''
But Ms Sturgeon remains hopeful the UK Government will cave on the issue .
She believes the pressure on Mr Johnson will become “ irresistible ” if a pro-independence majority was returning after next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is support for Scottish independence north of the border .

Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish independence is 'in clear sight'
Nicola Sturgeon opened this year’s SNP conference with a rallying cry for an independent Scotland. She told supporters that “independence is in clear sight” as she reasserted her aim of breaking up the UK. The Scottish First Minister boldly declared that Scotland is “now a nation on the cusp of making history”.
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Ms Sturgeon stressed Scotland was ready to demonstrate its position on the world stage as an independent country and hopes a fresh vote will take place as early as next year. She told her party's annual conference: "Since our last conference, we have won a landslide victory in a UK general election. And support for independence has risen. "It has become the sustained and majority view in public opinion this year. "While our primary focus is on tackling and beating COVID-19 - for which we have renewed hope - Scotland must be ready for what comes next. And I know we will be.
As SNP makes fresh bid, should Boris grant Sturgeon another independence referendum?
Nicola Sturgeon reignited her bid for an independent Scotland during the SNP’s annual conference yesterday
"The question for all of us as we look ahead to the election next May is this: who should be taking the decisions that shape our futures?" The First Minister continued: "Let us demonstrate – with cool heads and patient persuasion – that Scotland is ready to take its place in the global family of independent nations. "Scotland is now a nation on the cusp of making history. "Independence is in clear sight – and if we show unity of purpose, humility and hard work, I have never been so certain that we will deliver it. JUST IN: BBC Breakfast host exposes SNP infighting over independence
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Ms Sturgeon stressed the people of Scotland had the right to choose their future, and concluded: “Let’s now focus all our efforts on making sure we bring about that better country they and future generations deserve. “An independent future lies ahead - let's grasp it.” But her party faces a major stumbling block in their bid to hold a second Scottish independence referendum, as Boris Johnson has so far refused to allow a vote to take place. SNP MP Joanna Cherry has suggested the Prime Minister will repeatedly refuse to grant a second vote on the issue. DON'T MISS:
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Boris Johnson has so far refused to allow a vote to take place
She said: "What worries me is that if we are waiting on good will and largesse from Boris Johnson it could be a very long wait." But Ms Sturgeon remains hopeful the UK Government will cave on the issue. She believes the pressure on Mr Johnson will become “irresistible” if a pro-independence majority was returning after next year’s election. Recent polls suggest there is support for Scottish independence north of the border.
An Ipsos MORI poll showed support for Scottish independence has risen to a record 58 percent


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--EU CRACKS under pressure: Von der Leyen sends Barnier top official to secure Brexit deal

In a bid to secure a trade deal before the end of the transition period on December 31 , the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator arrived in London on Friday for crucial trade talks .
But now the European Commission has sent their most senior official , Stephanie Riso , to assist the Frenchman .
Ms Riso was part of Mr Barnier ’ s team during negotiations with Theresa May ’ s Government and is seen as someone who can find a solution .
A senior Government source said the Commission president is being “ quite helpful ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One said : “ Von der Leyen has been quite helpful .
“ Her team has been more involved of late which is helpful .
“ On the level playing field and state aid we aren ’ t there yet but we can see how we get there .
Fishing quotas and rights have been one of the main sticking points in negotiations with neither side able to come to any agreement .
READ MORE : EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘ NEVER ’ accept demands Last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing which was immediately shut down before it landed in London .
Under the plans , the EU would have handed back between 15-18 percent of its quota catch to Britain .
A Government source said : `` These figures are risible , and the EU side know full well that we would never accept this .
`` There seems to be a failure from the Commission to internalise the scale of change needed as we become an independent nation . ''
DO N'T MISS EU braced for bombshell Italexit as plot to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Brexit fury : Theresa May negotiated UK into 'disadvantageous ' place [ INSIGHT ] Brexit ULTIMATUM : 'No sell out ' to Brussels to get a deal , vows Boris [ COMMENT ] John Balls , chairman of North Devon Fishermen ’ s Association slammed the offer claiming it was an “ insult ” to the UK fishing industry .
He said : “ 15 and 18 percent ?
That ’ s rubbish !
That ’ s an insult to the UK fishing industry .
“ What I find bizarre is he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in our waters .
“ If the French are moved out , if the Belgians are moved out , if the Spanish are moved out and everybody else who ’ s in the EU , if anybody else thinks they ’ re just going to come into the waters which are now owned and governed by the United Kingdom that is not going to happen .
“ They will have to come to the UK Government and apply for a licence to fish within our waters .
`` Then we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can take .
”

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In a bid to secure a trade deal before the end of the transition period on December 31, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator arrived in London on Friday for crucial trade talks. But now the European Commission has sent their most senior official, Stephanie Riso, to assist the Frenchman.
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Ms Riso was part of Mr Barnier’s team during negotiations with Theresa May’s Government and is seen as someone who can find a solution. A senior Government source said the Commission president is being “quite helpful” and is “keen to unblock things”. One said: “Von der Leyen has been quite helpful. “She is keen to unblock things.
Von der Leyen sends top official to secure deal
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
“Her team has been more involved of late which is helpful. “On the level playing field and state aid we aren’t there yet but we can see how we get there. “The problem is fish.” Fishing quotas and rights have been one of the main sticking points in negotiations with neither side able to come to any agreement. READ MORE: EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘NEVER’ accept demands
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Sabine Weywand, Michel Barnier and Stephanie Riso
European fishing dependence on British waters


thedailyexpress--2020-11-29--Nicola Sturgeon branded 'LIAR' on THREE separate occasions during brutal Marr grilling

Nicola Sturgeon faced repeated accusations of lying following her interview with Andrew Marr as she was questioned over the political decisions she has made for Scotland in the past few months .
BBC host Andrew Marr brutally challenged the First Minister on her promise to hold a second independence referendum should her party win the Scottish Election in 2021 with a majority .
Mr Marr said : `` You told the people of Scotland that you can see independence in clear sight .
`` If they voted SNP and you got a majority , it would happen .
Can it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is simply not true .
`` Boris Johnson has made it very , very clear he 's not going to give you the referendum in the next few years that you want .
And as things stand , you have absolutely no answer , no comeback to that . ''
Ms Sturgeon insisted the decision on whether there will be a new vote on independence will fall on the Scottish people and not with the British Government .
She said : `` You see , I 'm a democrat , Andrew .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't mean this personally , to accept a differential position to Boris Johnson .
`` I believe I 'm accountable to , and take instruction from , the people of Scotland , not from Boris Johnson .
JUST IN : EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘ NEVER ’ accept bloc 's demands '' And I 'm going to do the old fashioned , traditional , democratic thing and I 'm going to ask the people of Scotland in May for their authority for a legal referendum to allow people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
But viewers accused Ms Sturgeon of making false claims on independence to sustain her personal vision for Scotland .
One wrote on Twitter : `` Independence is not likely as she requires UK Govt .
approval .
Sturgeon has just been on the Andrew Marr Show , in my opinion , basically telling lies again .
Untrustworthy !
Another wrote : `` Not before time , Sturgeon longs for Independence and a one-party state .
The truth looms large , her empire built on lies is about to collapse around her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plots new laws to protect UK democracy from ‘ woke Californian ’ tech giants The pair also clashed on the First Minister 's record throughout the coronavirus pandemic , with Mr Marr reminding she had pledged care home residents would be tested for the coronavirus twice before leaving hospital to avoid spreading the disease among other residents .
SNP Health Secretary Jeane Freeman however admitted this week discharges without two negative tests are still being allowed .
The reaction from BBC viewers was furious , with many taking to social media to accuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the people through the crisis .
One user wrote : `` The numbers do n't lie FM , you do however @ NicolaSturgeon and the picture is getting worse . ''
BBC host skewers Scot minister over Sturgeon 's independence obsession [ VIDEO ] Britons furious as Sturgeon sets date for independence vote [ COMMENTS ] IDS dismantles 'Scroogy ' Sturgeon 's demands for Scotland independence [ INTERVIEW ] Another said : `` @ NicolaSturgeon feels quite confident that she can just lie her way through interviews like this and will still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shambles of a country we live in . ''
And another wrote : `` @ NicolaSturgeon haha caught lying again .
What is it with MPs and their lies ?
Yet people still happy to blindly follow the bu*****t whilst the country burns # covid . ''
The Scottish First Minister was also accused of having lied twice in a previous interview with Mr Marr about her knowledge of claims levelled against her predecessor Alex Salmond .

Sturgeon accused of 'untrue' independence statement by Marr
Nicola Sturgeon faced repeated accusations of lying following her interview with Andrew Marr as she was questioned over the political decisions she has made for Scotland in the past few months. BBC host Andrew Marr brutally challenged the First Minister on her promise to hold a second independence referendum should her party win the Scottish Election in 2021 with a majority. Mr Marr said: "You told the people of Scotland that you can see independence in clear sight.
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"If they voted SNP and you got a majority, it would happen. Can it put it to you, also, that is simply not true. "Boris Johnson has made it very, very clear he's not going to give you the referendum in the next few years that you want. And as things stand, you have absolutely no answer, no comeback to that." Ms Sturgeon insisted the decision on whether there will be a new vote on independence will fall on the Scottish people and not with the British Government. She said: "You see, I'm a democrat, Andrew. You may want, and I don't mean this personally, to accept a differential position to Boris Johnson. "I believe I'm accountable to, and take instruction from, the people of Scotland, not from Boris Johnson. JUST IN: EU ordered to rethink fishing plan as UK will ‘NEVER’ accept bloc's demands
Nicola Sturgeon was accused of making an
Andrew Marr repeatedly challenged Ms Sturgeon on false statements and broken pledges
"And I'm going to do the old fashioned, traditional, democratic thing and I'm going to ask the people of Scotland in May for their authority for a legal referendum to allow people in Scotland to choose their own future." But viewers accused Ms Sturgeon of making false claims on independence to sustain her personal vision for Scotland. One wrote on Twitter: "Independence is not likely as she requires UK Govt. approval. Sturgeon has just been on the Andrew Marr Show, in my opinion, basically telling lies again. Untrustworthy! Another wrote: "Not before time, Sturgeon longs for Independence and a one-party state. The truth looms large, her empire built on lies is about to collapse around her." READ MORE: Boris Johnson plots new laws to protect UK democracy from ‘woke Californian’ tech giants
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Sturgeon asked if she has 'let down' Scottish people by Marr
Nicola Sturgeon was also accused of misleading Scots on how she would bridge the attainment gap
The pair also clashed on the First Minister's record throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with Mr Marr reminding she had pledged care home residents would be tested for the coronavirus twice before leaving hospital to avoid spreading the disease among other residents. SNP Health Secretary Jeane Freeman however admitted this week discharges without two negative tests are still being allowed. The reaction from BBC viewers was furious, with many taking to social media to accuse Ms Sturgeon of having "lied" to the people through the crisis. One user wrote: "The numbers don't lie FM, you do however @NicolaSturgeon and the picture is getting worse." DON'T MISS BBC host skewers Scot minister over Sturgeon's independence obsession [VIDEO]
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Andrew Marr also pointed out Sturgeon had promised care home residents would be tested upon release
Another said: "@NicolaSturgeon feels quite confident that she can just lie her way through interviews like this and will still be re-elected next year - what a shambles of a country we live in." And another wrote: "@NicolaSturgeon haha caught lying again. What is it with MPs and their lies? Yet people still happy to blindly follow the bu*****t whilst the country burns #covid." The Scottish First Minister was also accused of having lied twice in a previous interview with Mr Marr about her knowledge of claims levelled against her predecessor Alex Salmond.
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Nicola Sturgeon has been pushing for a new referendum since 2016