thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--Commons erupts in laughter as Labour's Dodds responds to Sunak's huge budget announcement

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds said Labour acknowledges that the Government has had to make big decisions .
But as she claimed Labour has been a `` constructive opposition '' to the Government throughout the coronavirus pandemic , Tory MPs loudly burst into laughter .
Responding to Rishi Sunak 's statement , Ms Dodds said : `` Our country has been through a great deal over these past few months .
Hundreds of thousands have wrestled with this terrible disease .
For many months people have had to go without being able to embrace their loved ones even to say goodbye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Our NHS , social care and other workers have made extraordinary sacrifices , we owe them so much .
`` The Government has had to take big decisions too , we acknowledge that , but today should have been the day when our government chose to build a bridge between what has been done so far and what needs to be done to get our economy moving again . ''
Dodds added that the Chancellor should have introduced a `` back to work budget '' and not a statement .
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Rishi Sunak announce scheme She said : `` It should have been the day when the millions of British people worried about their jobs and future prospects had a load taken off of their shoulders .
`` It should have been the day when we got the UK economy firing again .
`` Today , Britain should have had a back to work budget , but instead we got this summer statement with many of the big decisions put off until later as the benches opposite know full well . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurting our economy '' and urged the Government to `` get this right '' .
The Shadow Chancellor told MPs : `` The Government 's contracts with outsourcing firms amount to almost £3 billion but we still have n't got test , track and isolate working properly in the UK like it is in many other countries .
`` And Government still has n't got a grip on the low-value and limited scope of sick pay , risking people 's ability to self-isolate .
`` Fear is corrosive , fear is hurting our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this right . ''
Responding to a remark by the Prime Minister , Ms Dodds said : `` The Prime Minister said 'what have I been doing about that ? '
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`` My party has been repeatedly suggesting solutions to the public health problems facing our country and we need to adopt them in the UK before this crisis becomes even more severe . ''
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`` No one is saying those schemes should stay as they are indefinitely , we have never said that on this side of the House , but we have said that the money spent on the job retention scheme must not serve merely to postpone unemployment .
`` The scheme must live up to its name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viable in the long-term and we need a strategy for the scheme to become more flexible so it can support those businesses forced to close again because of additional localised lockdowns .
`` There is still time to avoid additional floods of redundancy notices .
It is the Government 's duty to help Britain through this . ''

Economic Statement: Dodds mocked over Labour response
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds said Labour acknowledges that the Government has had to make big decisions. But as she claimed Labour has been a "constructive opposition" to the Government throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Tory MPs loudly burst into laughter.
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Responding to Rishi Sunak's statement, Ms Dodds said: "Our country has been through a great deal over these past few months. Hundreds of thousands have wrestled with this terrible disease. For many months people have had to go without being able to embrace their loved ones even to say goodbye. "Tens of thousands have died. Our NHS, social care and other workers have made extraordinary sacrifices, we owe them so much. "The Government has had to take big decisions too, we acknowledge that, but today should have been the day when our government chose to build a bridge between what has been done so far and what needs to be done to get our economy moving again." Dodds added that the Chancellor should have introduced a "back to work budget" and not a statement. READ MORE: Kickstart scheme: Who can get involved? Rishi Sunak announce scheme
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She said: "It should have been the day when the millions of British people worried about their jobs and future prospects had a load taken off of their shoulders. "It should have been the day when we got the UK economy firing again. "Today, Britain should have had a back to work budget, but instead we got this summer statement with many of the big decisions put off until later as the benches opposite know full well." The Labour frontbencher said "fear is hurting our economy" and urged the Government to "get this right".
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The Shadow Chancellor told MPs: "The Government's contracts with outsourcing firms amount to almost £3 billion but we still haven't got test, track and isolate working properly in the UK like it is in many other countries. "And Government still hasn't got a grip on the low-value and limited scope of sick pay, risking people's ability to self-isolate. "Fear is corrosive, fear is hurting our economy. Government has got to get this right." Responding to a remark by the Prime Minister, Ms Dodds said: "The Prime Minister said 'what have I been doing about that?'. "My party has been repeatedly suggesting solutions to the public health problems facing our country and we need to adopt them in the UK before this crisis becomes even more severe." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--Rishi Sunak shames Nicola Sturgeon's SNP nationalism as he highlights 'undeniable truth'

Rishi Sunak said : “ This crisis has highlighted the special bond which holds this country together .
“ Millions of people in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have been protected but the UK Government ’ s interventions - and they will be supported by today ’ s plans for jobs .
“ No nationalist could ignore the undeniable truth - this help has only been possible because we are a United Kingdom.
” The Chancellor said he knows people are `` worried still '' , telling the Commons : `` People are anxious about losing their jobs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just going to accept this .
`` People need to know we will do all we can to give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work .
People need to know that although hardship lies ahead , no one will be left without hope . ''
READ MORE : Sunak shows Tories learnt mistakes under Thatcher says MACER HALL Mr Sunak said the plan is to `` protect , support and create '' jobs , adding : `` Where problems emerge , we will confront them .
Where support is justified , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arise , we will overcome them .
`` We entered this crisis unencumbered by dogma and we continue in this spirit , driven always by the simple desire to do what is right . ''
Mr Sunak said the UK economy `` contracted by 25 % '' in two months , adding in the Commons : `` The same amount it grew in the previous 18 years .
`` And the independent OBR ( Office for Budget Responsibility ) and Bank of England are both projecting significant job losses - the most urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want every person in this House and in the country to know that I will never accept unemployment as an unavoidable outcome .
`` We have n't done everything we have so far just to step back now and say , 'job done ' .
In truth , the job has only just begun . ''
Explaining the new bonus scheme , Rishi Sunak told the Commons : `` If you 're an employer and you bring back someone who was furloughed - and continuously employ them through to January - we 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Its vital people are n't just returning for the sake of it - they need to be doing decent work .
So for businesses to get the bonus , the employee must be paid at least £520 on average , in each month from November to the end of January - the equivalent of the lower earnings limit in national insurance . ''
The Chancellor said if employers bring back all nine million people who have been on furlough then it would be a £9 billion policy .
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : if you stand by your workers , we will stand by you . ''
The Chancellor also announced the `` kickstart scheme '' to help young people secure jobs .
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Rishi Sunak hails unity of UK during coronavirus crisis
As he unveiled the Government's summer 2020 budget, the Chancellor took a brilliant swipe at SNP nationalists and Nicola Sturgeon's quest to let Scotland become an independent country from the United Kingdom.
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Rishi Sunak said: “This crisis has highlighted the special bond which holds this country together. “Millions of people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been protected but the UK Government’s interventions - and they will be supported by today’s plans for jobs. “No nationalist could ignore the undeniable truth - this help has only been possible because we are a United Kingdom.” The Chancellor said he knows people are "worried still", telling the Commons: "People are anxious about losing their jobs, about unemployment rising. We're not just going to accept this. "People need to know we will do all we can to give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work. People need to know that although hardship lies ahead, no one will be left without hope." READ MORE: Sunak shows Tories learnt mistakes under Thatcher says MACER HALL
Rishi Sunak took a swipe at Nicola Sturgeon in his budget announcement
Mr Sunak said the plan is to "protect, support and create" jobs, adding: "Where problems emerge, we will confront them. Where support is justified, we will provide it. Where challenges arise, we will overcome them. "We entered this crisis unencumbered by dogma and we continue in this spirit, driven always by the simple desire to do what is right." Mr Sunak said the UK economy "contracted by 25%" in two months, adding in the Commons: "The same amount it grew in the previous 18 years. "And the independent OBR (Office for Budget Responsibility) and Bank of England are both projecting significant job losses - the most urgent challenge we now face. "I want every person in this House and in the country to know that I will never accept unemployment as an unavoidable outcome. "We haven't done everything we have so far just to step back now and say, 'job done'. In truth, the job has only just begun."
Furlough scheme: Rishi Sunak announces job retention bonus
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Explaining the new bonus scheme, Rishi Sunak told the Commons: "If you're an employer and you bring back someone who was furloughed - and continuously employ them through to January - we'll pay you a £1,000 bonus per employee. "Its vital people aren't just returning for the sake of it - they need to be doing decent work. So for businesses to get the bonus, the employee must be paid at least £520 on average, in each month from November to the end of January - the equivalent of the lower earnings limit in national insurance." The Chancellor said if employers bring back all nine million people who have been on furlough then it would be a £9 billion policy. He added: "Our message to business is clear: if you stand by your workers, we will stand by you." The Chancellor also announced the "kickstart scheme" to help young people secure jobs. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--Boris Johnson's brutal PMQs slapdown of Starmer 'Park your bandwagon free somewhere else!'

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claimed the move would add `` further insult to injury '' for NHS workers still fighting against the coronavirus pandemic .
But Boris Johnson immediately dismantled the claim and accused Sir Keir of opportunism .
The Prime Minister blasted : `` The hospital car parks are free for NHS staff for this pandemic , they 're free now and we are going to get on with our manifesto commitment to make them free for patients who need them as well .
`` The House will know that that was never the case under the Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients .
`` May I respectfully suggest that he takes his bandwagon and parks it free somewhere else .
`` One week is backing something the next week he 's not .
`` One week he 's in favour of a tax from wealth and tax on homes , the next week he tries to tiptoe away from it .
`` We know how it works : he takes one brief one week , one brief the next .
He 's consistent only in his opportunism whereas we get on with our agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for jobs , jobs , jobs , and the House will hear more about it shortly . ''
READ MORE : Piers Morgan rips into Boris Johnson over care home 'negligence' The Labour leader called on Boris Johnson to apologise for his comments on care homes .
Sir Keir said : `` On Monday , when asked why care home deaths had been so high the Prime Minister said , and I quote , 'too many care homes did n't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ frontline care workers .
It has now been 48 hours .
Will the Prime Minister apologise to care workers ? ''
Mr Johnson replied : `` The last thing I wanted to do is to blame care workers for what has happened or for any of them to think that I was blaming them because they 've worked hard , incredibly hard , throughout this crisis , looking after some of the most vulnerable people in our country and doing an outstanding job . ''
`` And as he knows , tragically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And when it comes to taking blame , I take full responsibility for what has happened . ''
But the Labour leader said Boris Johnson 's answer was `` not an apology and it just wo n't wash '' .
Sir Keir said : `` The Prime Minister said , his words , too many care homes did n't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have .
It was clear what he was saying .
`` And the Prime Minister must understand just how raw this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for those who have lost loved ones . ''
He added : `` I ask the Prime Minister again , will he apologise to care workers , yes or no ? ''
Mr Johnson replied : `` He keeps saying that I blamed or try to blame care workers and that is simply not the case .
The reality is that we now know things about the way coronavirus is passed from person to person without symptoms that we just did n't know . ''
He added : `` Perhaps captain hindsight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew that it was being transmitted asymptomatically . ''
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claimed the move would add "further insult to injury" for NHS workers still fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. But Boris Johnson immediately dismantled the claim and accused Sir Keir of opportunism. The Prime Minister blasted: "The hospital car parks are free for NHS staff for this pandemic, they're free now and we are going to get on with our manifesto commitment to make them free for patients who need them as well.
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"The House will know that that was never the case under the Labour Government - neither for staff nor for patients. "May I respectfully suggest that he takes his bandwagon and parks it free somewhere else. "One week is backing something the next week he's not. "One week he's in favour of a tax from wealth and tax on homes, the next week he tries to tiptoe away from it. "We know how it works: he takes one brief one week, one brief the next. He's consistent only in his opportunism whereas we get on with our agenda. "Build, build, build for jobs, jobs, jobs, and the House will hear more about it shortly." READ MORE: Piers Morgan rips into Boris Johnson over care home 'negligence'
Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer of opportunism
Keir Starmer demanded Boris Johnson apologises for his care homes comments
The Labour leader called on Boris Johnson to apologise for his comments on care homes. Sir Keir said: "On Monday, when asked why care home deaths had been so high the Prime Minister said, and I quote, 'too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have'. "That has caused huge offence to frontline care workers. It has now been 48 hours. Will the Prime Minister apologise to care workers?" Mr Johnson replied: "The last thing I wanted to do is to blame care workers for what has happened or for any of them to think that I was blaming them because they've worked hard, incredibly hard, throughout this crisis, looking after some of the most vulnerable people in our country and doing an outstanding job." "And as he knows, tragically, 257 of them have lost their lives. "And when it comes to taking blame, I take full responsibility for what has happened."
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But the Labour leader said Boris Johnson's answer was "not an apology and it just won't wash". Sir Keir said: "The Prime Minister said, his words, too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have. It was clear what he was saying. "And the Prime Minister must understand just how raw this is for many people on the front line and for those who have lost loved ones." He added: "I ask the Prime Minister again, will he apologise to care workers, yes or no?" Mr Johnson replied: "He keeps saying that I blamed or try to blame care workers and that is simply not the case. The reality is that we now know things about the way coronavirus is passed from person to person without symptoms that we just didn't know." He added: "Perhaps captain hindsight would like to tell us whether he knew that it was being transmitted asymptomatically." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--SNP's Ian Blackford sees brazen power grab swiftly ignored by Boris in fiery PMQs clash

Ian Blackford renewed calls for Scotland to be granted new financial powers in order to extend the job retention scheme past the October end date .
The SNP Westminster leader insisted the `` premature '' closure of the furlough scheme would cost millions their jobs as he demanded Boris Johnson agree to extend it .
After the Prime Minister rejected the request , Mr Blackford asked for Scotland to be given the power to do so directly but his plea was apparently ignored .
The Prime Minister said : `` I think I ’ ve answered the Honourable Gentleman ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is essential that we not only invest in our people to protect them from the effects of this epidemic as we have done .
`` Huge , huge expenditures , quite rightly , but it is also essential we get the economy moving , including in Scotland .
`` I hope he supports that objective as well . ''
JUST IN : Sturgeon threatens to reject Boris Johnson 's new law in EU clash The Prime Minister also took a thinly-veiled dig at the SNP politician , pointing out the economic burden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis had been taken over by the UK Treasury .
Mr Johnson continued : `` I think most people looking at what has happened in the UK over the past three to four months have been overwhelmingly impressed by the way we , as a Government , have put our arm around people.
`` Over £164 billion invested in jobs , in incomes , it ’ s been a massive effort .
I think that you can ’ t go on forever with a furlough scheme that keeps workers , keeps employees in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does .
We need to get our economy moving again .
`` That ’ s what I think the people of this country want to see in a sustainable and cautious way .
And I would just remind him the reason the job retention scheme has worked is because of the power and the efficiency of the UK Treasury .
It ’ s the UK Government that has funded the furlough scheme . ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson stuns Keir Starmer into silence as he lists three Labour failures Mr Blackford warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could put additional pressure on employers and risk adding to high unemployment rates in the coming months .
The SNP Westminster leader said : `` It ’ s about the future and it ’ s about making sure that people can be protected .
`` Just this week , we ’ ve seen Spain look to extend its furlough scheme into 2021 .
`` Research has shown that prematurely ending the job retention scheme risks higher unemployment and weaker productivity , with a potential loss of £50 billion to GDP . ''
Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your bandwagon free somewhere else ! '
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PMQs: Johnson shuts down Blackford over furlough scheme
Ian Blackford renewed calls for Scotland to be granted new financial powers in order to extend the job retention scheme past the October end date. The SNP Westminster leader insisted the "premature" closure of the furlough scheme would cost millions their jobs as he demanded Boris Johnson agree to extend it. After the Prime Minister rejected the request, Mr Blackford asked for Scotland to be given the power to do so directly but his plea was apparently ignored.
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The Prime Minister said: "I think I’ve answered the Honourable Gentleman’s question already. "I believe it is essential that we not only invest in our people to protect them from the effects of this epidemic as we have done. "Huge, huge expenditures, quite rightly, but it is also essential we get the economy moving, including in Scotland. "I hope he supports that objective as well." JUST IN: Sturgeon threatens to reject Boris Johnson's new law in EU clash
Ian Blackford saw his request for new powers for Scotland dismissed
Boris Johnson insisted workers cannot be kept "suspended" for much longer
The Prime Minister also took a thinly-veiled dig at the SNP politician, pointing out the economic burden of keeping the country afloat during the crisis had been taken over by the UK Treasury. Mr Johnson continued: "I think most people looking at what has happened in the UK over the past three to four months have been overwhelmingly impressed by the way we, as a Government, have put our arm around people. " Over £164 billion invested in jobs, in incomes, it’s been a massive effort. I think that you can’t go on forever with a furlough scheme that keeps workers, keeps employees in suspended animation in the way that it does. We need to get our economy moving again. "That’s what I think the people of this country want to see in a sustainable and cautious way. And I would just remind him the reason the job retention scheme has worked is because of the power and the efficiency of the UK Treasury. It’s the UK Government that has funded the furlough scheme." READ MORE: Boris Johnson stuns Keir Starmer into silence as he lists three Labour failures
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Blackford insisted the premature end of the furlough would cause unemployment
The furlough scheme was devised to avoid mass unemployment because of the lockdown


thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--PMQs LIVE: Boris Johnson stuns Keir Starmer into silence as he lists three Labour failures

`` Now Boris Johnson is trying to shift the blame.
” His criticism comes after Mr Johnson suggested `` too many '' care homes did not properly follow procedures to fight the coronavirus crisis .
Mr Johnson 's comments have been widely criticised and branded a `` realslap in the face '' for care workers by the Independent Care Group , while another sector leader said they were `` clumsy and cowardly '' .
But Downing Street has declined to apologise , with Mr Johnson 's official spokesman clarifying the comments .
He said : ” The Prime Minister was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct procedures were because the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not known at the time , '' he said .
Pressed on whether Mr Johnson would like to apologise or retract the comments , the spokesman said : `` As I 've just set out , the PM thinks that throughout the pandemic care homes have done a brilliant job under very difficult circumstances . ''
FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE DEBATE READ MORE : Sturgeon threatens to reject Boris Johnson 's new law in EU showdown SNP Westminster leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' as the UK government 's furlough scheme ends as he urged Boris extend it .
But Mr Johnson said the furlough scheme could n't be kept in place forever with people kept in `` suspended animation '' .
12.13pm update : Boris launches ruthless attack on Sir Keir Boris launched a furious attack on Sir Keir towards the end of the Labour Party leader ’ s questions .
He said : “ One week he is backing up us , the next he is not .
One week his is in favour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Then next he tries to tip toe away from it .
“ We know how it works .
He takes one brief one week , one brief the next .
“ He is consistent only in his optimism - where as we get on with out agenda .
“ Build , build , build for jobs , jobs , jobs and the house will hear more about it shortly.
” Sir Keir said : “ There are reports the government will take away free hospital parking for NHS staff .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister must know this is wrong.
” He said : “ Mr Speaker the hospital car parks are free for NHS for this pandemic , they are free now , and we are going to get on with our manifesto commitment to make them free for patients who need them .
“ May I suggest he takes his latest bandwagon and park it somewhere else.
” Sir Keir Starmer called for the Prime Minister to take responsibility for the care home deaths .
Mr Johnson accused the Labour Party leader of “ not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister said Sir Keir was sticking to his preprepared questions - rather than listening to what had already been said .
Mr Johnson said he took responsibility for the UK ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Sir Keir attacked the Prime Minister repeatedly for not apologising for his remarks .
He added : `` By refusing to apologise the Prime Minister rubs salt into the wounds of the very people that he stood at his front door and clapped .
`` The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who think they put a protective ring around care homes .
Those on the front line know that was n't the case . ''
After Sir Keir quoted a frustrated care home manager , Boris Johnson told the Commons that the Government `` appreciates the incredible work '' of care home workers before pledging to reform the sector .
The Prime Minister said he hoped it would be on a `` cross-party '' basis to which Sir Keir agreed , although noted : `` His Government has been in power for 10 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course we 'll join in plans for reforming social care but 10 years wasted . ''
Mr Johnson replied : “ This government appreciates the incredible work they have done .
“ We will invest in care homes and reform the set up.
” Boris Johnson said it was `` simply not the case '' that he was trying to blame care workers before branding Sir Keir `` captain hindsight '' .
He said : `` He keeps saying that I blamed or try to blame care workers and that is simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we now know things about the way coronavirus is passed from person to person without symptoms that we just did n't know . ''
He added : `` Perhaps captain hindsight would like to tell us whether he knew that it was being transmitted asymptomatically . ''
The Labour leader said the PM 's comments about care homes 'has caused huge offence to front line workers '' as he urged Boris Johnson to apologise .
The PM replied saying : `` The last thing I wanted to do was to blame care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have worked incredibly hard throughout this crisis and have done an outstanding job .
“ When it comes to taking blame , I take full responsibility for what has happened .
“ What nobody knew in this pandemic is the virus was being passed asymptotically the way it is .
“ It ’ s thanks to the hard work of care workers we have incidents down in care homes , outbreaks down , to the lowest level since the care workers began.
” But , Sir Keir Starmer said this is '' not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson saying his comments `` just wo n't wash '' .
Sir Keir said : `` The Prime Minister said , his words , too many care homes did n't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have .
It was clear what he was saying .
`` And the Prime Minister must understand just how raw this is for many people on the front line and for those who have lost loved ones . ''
`` I ask the Prime Minister again , will he apologise to care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour 's Anna McMorrin ( Cardiff North ) raised the issue of modern slavery in fast fashion clothing factories .
Ms McMorrin said : `` I am shocked and angered at workers in UK clothing factories like Boohoo being paid a mere £3.50 an hour and being forced to work in totally unacceptable conditions .
`` In the 21st century there must be no room for exploitation and modern slavery , we must call time on fast fashion for the sake of people and our planet .
`` So my question is simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it ? ''
Boris Johnson replied : `` First of all it is this Conservative Government that set up laws against modern slavery , it 's this Conservative Government that massively increased the living wage , not only instituted the living wage , but massively increased it .
`` And we would hope that it would be the Labour mayor of Leicester who would stand up for the interest of the workforce in his community and that 's what we will do . ''
11.48am update : Rishi Sunak prepares to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to set out emergency plans to keep people in work as the coronavirus crisis hits the economy .
The Chancellor 's proposals , which include a £2 billion scheme of taxpayer-funded work placements for young people , are aimed at preventing an entire generation being `` left behind '' .
He is also expected to announce a stamp duty holiday to temporarily exempt the first £500,000 of homes purchased in England and Northern Ireland from the tax in an effort to revive the housing market .
At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government had supported businesses and families through the `` first phase '' of the crisis but now needs to help the economy as it reopens .
He said the Office for Budget Responsibility and the Bank of England are both predicting `` significant increases in unemployment '' .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been pictured leaving Downing Street as he prepares to make his summer econonic forecast in the Commons after today 's PMQs

PMQ's: Boris Johnson slams Keir Starmer in care homes clash
The Labour leader posted a tweet last night saying Boris Johnson been "shameful" ahead of the moment the pair clashed at this afternoon’s Prime Minister's Questions. Sir Keir tweeted: "The Government's own advice at the start of the pandemic said people in care homes were 'very unlikely' to be infected.
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"Now Boris Johnson is trying to shift the blame.” His criticism comes after Mr Johnson suggested "too many" care homes did not properly follow procedures to fight the coronavirus crisis. Mr Johnson's comments have been widely criticised and branded a "realslap in the face" for care workers by the Independent Care Group, while another sector leader said they were "clumsy and cowardly".
Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer face eachother in the Commons
Boris Johnson has been urged to apologise over his care home comments
But Downing Street has declined to apologise, with Mr Johnson's official spokesman clarifying the comments. He said: ”The Prime Minister was pointing out that nobody knew what the correct procedures were because the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not known at the time," he said. Pressed on whether Mr Johnson would like to apologise or retract the comments, the spokesman said: "As I've just set out, the PM thinks that throughout the pandemic care homes have done a brilliant job under very difficult circumstances." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE DEBATE READ MORE: Sturgeon threatens to reject Boris Johnson's new law in EU showdown
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Keir Starmer urged Boris Johnson to apologise
12.21pm update: Ian Blackford urges Boris to extend furlough SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford saud progress "could unravel" as the UK government's furlough scheme ends as he urged Boris extend it. But Mr Johnson said the furlough scheme couldn't be kept in place forever with people kept in "suspended animation". 12.13pm update: Boris launches ruthless attack on Sir Keir
Boris launched a furious attack on Sir Keir towards the end of the Labour Party leader’s questions.
He said: “One week he is backing up us, the next he is not. One week his is in favour of a tax on wealth on homes. Then next he tries to tip toe away from it.
“We know how it works. He takes one brief one week, one brief the next.
“He is consistent only in his optimism - where as we get on with out agenda.
“Build, build, build for jobs, jobs, jobs and the house will hear more about it shortly.”
Boris Johnson tore into Keir Starmer
12.12pm update: Sir Keir challenges Boris over free NHS parking for staff Sir Keir said: “There are reports the government will take away free hospital parking for NHS staff. “We owe our NHS workers so much…the Prime Minister must know this is wrong.” But, the Prime Minister delivered a sharp response. He said: “Mr Speaker the hospital car parks are free for NHS for this pandemic, they are free now, and we are going to get on with our manifesto commitment to make them free for patients who need them. “May I suggest he takes his latest bandwagon and park it somewhere else.” 12.09pm update: Boris accuses Sir Keir Starmer of not listening Sir Keir Starmer called for the Prime Minister to take responsibility for the care home deaths.
Mr Johnson accused the Labour Party leader of “not listening” to his answers.
The Prime Minister said Sir Keir was sticking to his preprepared questions - rather than listening to what had already been said.
Mr Johnson said he took responsibility for the UK’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street ahead of his speech
12.06am update: Sir Keir continued his attack on Boris Johnson Sir Keir attacked the Prime Minister repeatedly for not apologising for his remarks. He added: "By refusing to apologise the Prime Minister rubs salt into the wounds of the very people that he stood at his front door and clapped. "The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary must be the only people left in the country who think they put a protective ring around care homes. Those on the front line know that wasn't the case." After Sir Keir quoted a frustrated care home manager, Boris Johnson told the Commons that the Government "appreciates the incredible work" of care home workers before pledging to reform the sector. He called for a cross-party solution. The Prime Minister said he hoped it would be on a "cross-party" basis to which Sir Keir agreed, although noted: "His Government has been in power for 10 years with no plan no White Paper. Of course we'll join in plans for reforming social care but 10 years wasted." Mr Johnson replied: “This government appreciates the incredible work they have done. “We will invest in care homes and reform the set up.” 12.04pm update: Boris brands Keir Starmer 'Captain hindsight' Boris Johnson said it was "simply not the case" that he was trying to blame care workers before branding Sir Keir "captain hindsight". He said: "He keeps saying that I blamed or try to blame care workers and that is simply not the case. The reality is that we now know things about the way coronavirus is passed from person to person without symptoms that we just didn't know." He added: "Perhaps captain hindsight would like to tell us whether he knew that it was being transmitted asymptomatically." 12.03am: Keir Starmer urges Boris to apologise The Labour leader said the PM's comments about care homes 'has caused huge offence to front line workers" as he urged Boris Johnson to apologise. The PM replied saying: "The last thing I wanted to do was to blame care workers for what has happened. They have worked incredibly hard throughout this crisis and have done an outstanding job. “When it comes to taking blame, I take full responsibility for what has happened. “What nobody knew in this pandemic is the virus was being passed asymptotically the way it is. “It’s thanks to the hard work of care workers we have incidents down in care homes, outbreaks down, to the lowest level since the care workers began.” But, Sir Keir Starmer said this is"not an apology" and continued to pressure Mr Johnson saying his comments "just won't wash". Sir Keir said: "The Prime Minister said, his words, too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures in the way that they could have. It was clear what he was saying. "And the Prime Minister must understand just how raw this is for many people on the front line and for those who have lost loved ones." "I ask the Prime Minister again, will he apologise to care workers, yes or no?"
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--SNP's swipe at Tories shot down as MP reminded of £57MILLION funding from Westminster

Health Minister Caroline Dinenage hit out at SNP 's Jack Nicolson in the House of Commons as he said the UK Government 's help in the creative industries sector has come too late .
Ms Dinenage pointed out the SNP Government would receive £57million through the Barnett formula as Mr Nicolson raged over a lack of funding for self-employed workers .
The Barnett formula is the mechanism used by the Treasury in the UK to allocate funds to devolved administrations .
Speaking in House of Commons , Mr Nicolson said : `` All of us are conscious of how tough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , museums , cinemas , theatres and live music venues .
`` For too long the UK Government left our creative industries in uncertainty and accumulating debt .
`` I regret that for organisations who have already gone under this help is too late .
`` I welcome the announcement of £1.57billion lifeline after weeks of campaigning by the creative communities and my colleagues on these benches .
READ MORE : Sturgeon backlash : Fury as 25,000 school laptops locked in storage '' The UK Government has shown no intention of supporting those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme .
`` If this is n't addressed , we risk losing a generation who can not afford to survive without income .
`` Will the Minister clarify how much , if any , of this funding will go to self-employed workers in the creative industries who have slipped through the net and how will she ensure these funds urgently reach the organisations who have been desperately pleading for help . ''
Ms Dinenage replied : `` I 'm sure the honourable gentleman also meant to welcome the £57million that will be going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
`` But he might just have incidentally forgotten to do that .
`` He 's absolutely right to mention freelancers , who 've been working tirelessly over recent weeks and months with the sector which enables people to fall through the gap and see what we can do to support them .
`` As a result of these grants and loans , we know that organisations will be able to continue cultural activity in a social distance way which will increase opportunities for freelancers .
`` At the end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than anything , to get back to work .
There 's also £120million for capital projects which have been paused to get back . ''
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John Nicholson shut down by Dinenage over Barnett formula
Health Minister Caroline Dinenage hit out at SNP's Jack Nicolson in the House of Commons as he said the UK Government's help in the creative industries sector has come too late. Ms Dinenage pointed out the SNP Government would receive £57million through the Barnett formula as Mr Nicolson raged over a lack of funding for self-employed workers. The Barnett formula is the mechanism used by the Treasury in the UK to allocate funds to devolved administrations.
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Speaking in House of Commons, Mr Nicolson said: "All of us are conscious of how tough this virus has been on our galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres and live music venues. "For too long the UK Government left our creative industries in uncertainty and accumulating debt. "I regret that for organisations who have already gone under this help is too late. "I welcome the announcement of £1.57billion lifeline after weeks of campaigning by the creative communities and my colleagues on these benches. READ MORE: Sturgeon backlash: Fury as 25,000 school laptops locked in storage
Caroline Dinenage hit out at SNP's Jack Nicolson
Jack Nicolson hit out at the UK Government's grant announcement
"The UK Government has shown no intention of supporting those not eligible for the self-employed income support scheme. "If this isn't addressed, we risk losing a generation who cannot afford to survive without income. "Will the Minister clarify how much, if any, of this funding will go to self-employed workers in the creative industries who have slipped through the net and how will she ensure these funds urgently reach the organisations who have been desperately pleading for help." Ms Dinenage replied: "I'm sure the honourable gentleman also meant to welcome the £57million that will be going to Scotland via the Barnett formula as well.
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"But he might just have incidentally forgotten to do that. "He's absolutely right to mention freelancers, who've been working tirelessly over recent weeks and months with the sector which enables people to fall through the gap and see what we can do to support them. "As a result of these grants and loans, we know that organisations will be able to continue cultural activity in a social distance way which will increase opportunities for freelancers. "At the end of the day, that's what they want more than anything, to get back to work. There's also £120million for capital projects which have been paused to get back." DON'T MISS SNP calls for Nicola Sturgeon to RESIGN laid bare: ‘Out of her depth' [OPINION]
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--Jobs retention bonus: How much will employers receive to re-employ staff?

Rishi Sunak has warned that `` hardship lies ahead '' , but insisted that no-one will be left `` without hope '' as he announced an emergency package of measures to cope with the economic impact of coronavirus .
The Chancellor , in what amounts to a mini-budget , told MPs that the Government will do `` all we can '' to keep people in work .
Addressing MPs revealing his summer budget , Mr Sunak said his `` plan for jobs '' would help protect livelihoods after the economy contracted by 25 % in just two months .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to protect our economy .
But people are anxious about losing their jobs , about unemployment rising .
We 're not just going to accept this .
`` People need to know we will do all we can to give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work .
`` People need to know that although hardship lies ahead , no-one will be left without hope . ''
Read More : Caravan and campsite boost : Rishi Sunak slashes VAT by five percent Mr Sunak said there would be a new jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back staff from furlough .
Firms will receive a £1,000 bonus for each staff member they return and continuously employ through to January .
`` If employers bring back all nine million people who have been on furlough , this would be a £9 billion policy to retain people in work , '' he said .
`` Our message to business is clear : if you stand by your workers , we will stand by you . ''
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How to get YOUR discount The Treasury has set aside up to £9.4 billion to pay for the job retention bonus .
Its `` plan for jobs '' document says the figure represents a maximum possible cost if it is paid to all 9.4 million furloughed jobs claimed for as of July 5 and acknowledges the true cost `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunak also said employers will be paid £1,000 to take on trainees and employers will be paid to create new apprenticeships for the next six months .
The Chancellor told MPs : `` We 'll pay businesses to hire young apprentices , with a new payment of £2,000 - and we 'll introduce a brand new bonus for businesses to hire apprentices aged 25 and over , with a payment of £1,500 . ''
Mr Sunak said an extra £1 billion would be given to the Department for Work and Pensions to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be given £2,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25 as part of the jobs package .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the money will be in addition to the existing £1,000 payment the Government already provides for new 16 to 18-year-old apprentices .
Investment in traineeships will total £111 million in the current financial year , three times the original scale .
The Chancellor said £17 million of funding will be made to triple the number of sector-based work academy placements , and nearly £900 million to double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added more than 250,000 more young people will benefit from an extra £32 million investment in the National Careers Service .
Mr Sunak said the Government `` unashamedly '' chose to provide cash support to businesses over having a targeted approach .
Mr Sunak said in response to questions after announcing his budget : `` It ca n't be that you can develop significant interventions to provide liquidity and cash support to businesses at scale and at speed whilst at the same time having an incredibly targeted approach , imposing conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to choose one or the other .
We , unashamedly , chose the former .
`` The speed of what was happening to our economy , the scale that it was happening , demanded an approach that required us to take a broad-brush approach and that was the way we could get help to as many people as possible as quickly as possible .
`` But where individual businesses come to the taxpayer and require bespoke support then it is right that we impose conditions on those businesses and I have been very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do , and indeed , that is what we have done . ''
Business leaders have praised the Chancellor for his `` bold '' measures , pledging to work with the Government to boost jobs and growth .
Stephen Phipson , chief executive of manufacturing organisation Make UK , said : `` Industry will applaud the Chancellor 's bold intent which will spur the process of rebuilding business confidence and healing the economy .
`` The emphasis on protecting jobs which already exist , whilst safeguarding and preparing young people with the skills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been invented is a strategy that companies will fully support .
`` This is not the beginning of the end of this crisis , however , but perhaps the end of the beginning as far as the economy is concerned .
`` Manufacturers stand ready to work with Government to do whatever it takes to boost growth and livelihoods across the whole of the UK . ''

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Rishi Sunak has warned "hardship lies ahead", but insisted that no-one will be left "without hope" as he announced an emergency package of measures to cope with the economic impact of coronavirus. The Chancellor, in what amounts to a mini-budget, told MPs that the Government will do "all we can" to keep people in work.
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Addressing MPs revealing his summer budget, Mr Sunak said his "plan for jobs" would help protect livelihoods after the economy contracted by 25% in just two months. He said: "We have taken decisive action to protect our economy. But people are anxious about losing their jobs, about unemployment rising. We're not just going to accept this. "People need to know we will do all we can to give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work. "People need to know that although hardship lies ahead, no-one will be left without hope." Read More: State Pension Triple Lock saved by Rishi Sunak in summer update
Jobs retention scheme: Mr Sunak announced the scheme as part of his budget today
READ MORE New mini budget is ‘shot in the arm’ for owners of these cars How much will employers receive to re-employ staff in jobs retention bonus? Mr Sunak announced a “jobs retention bonus” to encourage employers to keep on staff after furlough ends. This will be £1,000 per employee. The Chancellor's statement comes after warnings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that the UK's unemployment rate could soar to 14.8 percent, with job losses comparable to the 1930s.
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Jobs retention bonus: Mr Sunak urged employers to keep on staff after furlough ends
Mr Sunak said there would be a new jobs retention bonus to incentivise employers to bring back staff from furlough. Firms will receive a £1,000 bonus for each staff member they return and continuously employ through to January. "If employers bring back all nine million people who have been on furlough, this would be a £9 billion policy to retain people in work," he said. "Our message to business is clear: if you stand by your workers, we will stand by you." DON'T MISS
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READ MORE Eat out to help out: How does scheme work? How to get YOUR discount The Treasury has set aside up to £9.4 billion to pay for the job retention bonus. Its "plan for jobs" document says the figure represents a maximum possible cost if it is paid to all 9.4 million furloughed jobs claimed for as of July 5 and acknowledges the true cost "will likely be lower". Mr Sunak also said employers will be paid £1,000 to take on trainees and employers will be paid to create new apprenticeships for the next six months. The Chancellor told MPs: "We'll pay businesses to hire young apprentices, with a new payment of £2,000 - and we'll introduce a brand new bonus for businesses to hire apprentices aged 25 and over, with a payment of £1,500."
Jobs retention bonus: The Chancellor gave details of how the economy will get back on track
Mr Sunak said an extra £1 billion would be given to the Department for Work and Pensions to support people back into work. Businesses are to be given £2,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25 as part of the jobs package. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the money will be in addition to the existing £1,000 payment the Government already provides for new 16 to 18-year-old apprentices. Investment in traineeships will total £111 million in the current financial year, three times the original scale.
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The Chancellor said £17 million of funding will be made to triple the number of sector-based work academy placements, and nearly £900 million to double the number of work coaches to 27,000. He added more than 250,000 more young people will benefit from an extra £32 million investment in the National Careers Service. Mr Sunak said the Government "unashamedly" chose to provide cash support to businesses over having a targeted approach. Mr Sunak said in response to questions after announcing his budget: "It can't be that you can develop significant interventions to provide liquidity and cash support to businesses at scale and at speed whilst at the same time having an incredibly targeted approach, imposing conditions on individual businesses.
Jobs retention bonus: Mr Sunak said the Government 'unashamedly' chose to provide cash support to businesses
"You have to choose one or the other. We, unashamedly, chose the former. "The speed of what was happening to our economy, the scale that it was happening, demanded an approach that required us to take a broad-brush approach and that was the way we could get help to as many people as possible as quickly as possible. "But where individual businesses come to the taxpayer and require bespoke support then it is right that we impose conditions on those businesses and I have been very clear that that is what I would do, and indeed, that is what we have done." Business leaders have praised the Chancellor for his "bold" measures, pledging to work with the Government to boost jobs and growth.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--Rishi Sunak personal wealth: How rich is Chancellor?

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak unveiled a raft of measures designed to tackle rising unemployment levels and encourage public spending to boost the economy .
Speaking to the House of Commons , the Chancellor revealed measures in his summer update involving emergency measures to get the economy moving .
But exactly how well off is Mr Sunak ?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ People need to know that we will do all we can to give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work.
” He warned of hard times ahead , but also said “ no-one will be left without hope.
” Mr Sunak said : “ People need to know that we will do all we can to give everyone the opportunity of good and secure work.
” The Chancellor announced a raft of new measures designed to help workers and businesses across Britain including the new `` Kickstarters '' programme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Rishi Sunak slashes VAT by five percent

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will unveil a raft of measures designed to prevent unemployment levels rising and encourage public spending to boost the economy today. Speaking to the House of Commons, the Chancellor will reveal his Spring update at 12.30pm, having already revealed furlough will be extended until September. But exactly how well off is Mr Sunak?
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak will address MPs in the House of Commons later on Wednesday. He revealed furlough will be extended until the end of September on Tuesday. Ahead of the Budget, he revealed millions of workers will continue to have 80 percent of their wages paid until the end of September. More than 600,000 additional people, including many of the self-employed who previously missed out on grants, will also get support. READ MORE: Caravan and campsite boost: Rishi Sunak slashes VAT by five percent
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Rishi Sunak personal wealth: Mr Sunak has been dubbed the 'Maharaja of the Dales'
READ MORE Rishi Sunk’s budget lifeline to help millions of Britons How rich is the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak? The current Chancellor has been dubbed the “Maharaja of the Dales”, and is thought to be the richest person in the House of Commons, but how wealthy is he? Mr Sunak began his career with the investment bank Goldman Sachs. He then progressed to working in the hedge fund sector and eventually launched his own firm called Theleme Partners in 2010. His firm had an initial fund of £557m ($700m).
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Rishi Sunak personal wealth: Mr Sunak previously owned his own hedge fund
READ MORE Budget 2021 LIVE: Rishi Sunak to unveil plan TODAY The couple were married in 2009 in a two-day wedding in Bangalore. Together, they own an impressive international property portfolio including a five-bedroom now in London and a Georgian mansion. In total, the Sunak couple is thought to own property worth more than £10m. The Chancellor was also a director of Catamaran Ventures, owned by his father-in-law.
Rishi Sunak personal wealth: Mr Sunak is thought to be worth around £200m
His wife used to work in finance, but now runs her own fashion label called Akshata Designs. Akshata's shares in her father's company are thought to be worth around £185m. According to the Sun, Mr Sunak is thought to be the richest sitting MP. The publication estimates his net worth to be around £200m.
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--German fishing chief orders BAN on UK fish sales in EU – unless Boris surrenders waters

Uwe Richter , managing director of the Euro Baltic Fish Processing Company in Sassnit , Germany , said hundreds of fishermen from his own country risked going out of business if the UK stuck to its strict demands on access to its rich waters .
He said fishermen in the UK `` understand '' that EU member states will not buy anything they land unless their own boats can continue to reap the same benefits they enjoyed before Brexit .
Mr Richter 's comments will no doubt anger Brexiteers who welcomed Michel Barnier 's decision to allow the UK to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CFP ) as the latest round of trade talks kicked off in London this week .
In an interview with Germany daily newspaper Die Tageszeitung , Mr Richter laid out his serious concerns for his country 's fishing industry .
The 58-year-old serves as the chairman of the German Deep Sea Fisheries Association .
More than 70 percent of British fish exports currently go to the EU .
When asked if this could continue after December 31 , he said : `` We demand that the British only export their fish to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to British waters .
`` I think many British fishermen have now understood that . ''
Touching on the ongoing trade negotiations between the UK and Brussels , Mr Richter said he was not holding out much hope for an agreement .
He explained : `` After the unsuccessful rounds of negotiations , I 'm rather pessimistic .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : No10 's cheeky message for Barnier as Boris warns Merkel Clad in a mask , Mr Barnier was pictured waving to photographers as he headed for dinner with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ menu at No.10 as the pair were treated to halibut , chargrilled asparagus , and a terrine of summer fruits .
Fishing rights remain one of the main sticking points in talks which have been dragging on since February .

Brexit: EU told Barnier not to 'compromise' on fishing says expert
Uwe Richter, managing director of the Euro Baltic Fish Processing Company in Sassnit, Germany, said hundreds of fishermen from his own country risked going out of business if the UK stuck to its strict demands on access to its rich waters. He said fishermen in the UK "understand" that EU member states will not buy anything they land unless their own boats can continue to reap the same benefits they enjoyed before Brexit.
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Mr Richter's comments will no doubt anger Brexiteers who welcomed Michel Barnier's decision to allow the UK to break from the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) as the latest round of trade talks kicked off in London this week. In an interview with Germany daily newspaper Die Tageszeitung, Mr Richter laid out his serious concerns for his country's fishing industry. The 58-year-old serves as the chairman of the German Deep Sea Fisheries Association. More than 70 percent of British fish exports currently go to the EU.
Brexit: A German fishing chief has said EU boats must be given continued access to British waters
Uwe Richter said British fishermen should not be able to sell to the EU unless the UK compromises
When asked if this could continue after December 31, he said: "We demand that the British only export their fish to the EU if European fishermen continue to have access to British waters. "I think many British fishermen have now understood that." Touching on the ongoing trade negotiations between the UK and Brussels, Mr Richter said he was not holding out much hope for an agreement. He explained: "After the unsuccessful rounds of negotiations, I'm rather pessimistic. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: No10's cheeky message for Barnier as Boris warns Merkel
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Michel Barnier arrives at Downing Street on Tuesday
Fishing remains one of the most contentious issues in trade talks
Clad in a mask, Mr Barnier was pictured waving to photographers as he headed for dinner with David Frost. Fish was on the menu at No.10 as the pair were treated to halibut, chargrilled asparagus, and a terrine of summer fruits. Fishing rights remain one of the main sticking points in talks which have been dragging on since February.
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Referring to Mr Barnier fishing compromise on the CFP announced earlier this week, Mr Richter said he was unsure about how exactly it would play out. He said: "I don't know what's behind it. "The final compromise cannot be read from this."
Fishermen in the UK land their catch at a port


thedailyexpress--2020-07-09--Don't be fooled, Boris! UK fishing chief exposes devious Barnier's Brexit plot

The EU 's chief Brexit negotiator said the bloc would be willing to accept British demands for zonal attachment , dropping pressure to allow the UK to break from the Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) .
Giving evidence to the House of Lords on June 23 , Mr Barnier appeared to offer a major compromise on fishing , which has been among the most contentious issues during trade talks .
The transcript of the meeting was published on Monday , hours before he arrived in London for the latest round of post-Brexit trade discussions with David Frost .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shetland Fishermen 's Association , warned against viewing Mr Barnier 's words as a generous offer .
He pointed out that under international law the UK is no longer bound to the CFP .
Mr Collins told Express.co.uk : `` Barnier is playing a bit to the gallery there .
`` It 's a bit like saying he 'll allow the sun to come up - which is very generous of him because it 's no longer in his gift actually .
`` He 's offering a concession over something which he actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position in international law is once we left the EU , which we did legally at the end of January , we then have all the rights and responsibilities of an independent coastal state .
`` So we are actually in charge of our waters - that 's the default legal position .
`` So what Barnier is doing is he 's giving his gracious permission to be where we already are legally .
READ MORE : EU to backdown over fishing row in huge breakthrough for UK He said the EU was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colony '' and made their message loud and clear : `` We will decide what happens in your waters '' .
Mr Barnier arrived in London on Tuesday for the latest round of trade talks and was treated to a fish supper with Mr Frost at No.10 .
The pair dined on halibut over what was described by Mr Barnier as a `` useful discussion '' .
Brussels ' Brexit frontman said the two sides will `` continue negotiating in good faith today '' following the `` nice dinner '' last night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU acted earlier this year while sticking to its demands , any offers now would appear generous .
He said given that both sides started out the negotiations miles apart on fishing `` any noise that he makes now that looks to be a conciliatory , I think , is trying to obscure the extreme position of the EU at the moment '' .
Mr Collins said he remains hopeful a good trade deal can be agreed before December 31 .

Brexit: EU told Barnier not to 'compromise' on fishing says expert
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator said the bloc would be willing to accept British demands for zonal attachment, dropping pressure to allow the UK to break from the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Giving evidence to the House of Lords on June 23, Mr Barnier appeared to offer a major compromise on fishing, which has been among the most contentious issues during trade talks.
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The transcript of the meeting was published on Monday, hours before he arrived in London for the latest round of post-Brexit trade discussions with David Frost. But Simon Collins, executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen's Association, warned against viewing Mr Barnier's words as a generous offer. He pointed out that under international law the UK is no longer bound to the CFP. Mr Collins told Express.co.uk: "Barnier is playing a bit to the gallery there.
A fishing chief in the Shetland Islands has questioned Barnier's offer on the CFP
Barnier waves to photographers outside No10 on Tuesday
"It's a bit like saying he'll allow the sun to come up - which is very generous of him because it's no longer in his gift actually. "He's offering a concession over something which he actually has no power over because the default position in international law is once we left the EU, which we did legally at the end of January, we then have all the rights and responsibilities of an independent coastal state. "So we are actually in charge of our waters - that's the default legal position. "So what Barnier is doing is he's giving his gracious permission to be where we already are legally. READ MORE: EU to backdown over fishing row in huge breakthrough for UK
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Fishing remains one of the most divisive issues in trade talks
Barnier wore a mask as he arrived for trade talks on Tuesday
The UK's chief Brexit negotiator, David Frost
He said the EU was keen to see Britain "remain a colony" and made their message loud and clear: "We will decide what happens in your waters". Mr Barnier arrived in London on Tuesday for the latest round of trade talks and was treated to a fish supper with Mr Frost at No.10. The pair dined on halibut over what was described by Mr Barnier as a "useful discussion". Brussels' Brexit frontman said the two sides will "continue negotiating in good faith today" following the "nice dinner" last night.
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Mr Collins said given how stubborn the EU acted earlier this year while sticking to its demands, any offers now would appear generous.
He said given that both sides started out the negotiations miles apart on fishing "any noise that he makes now that looks to be a conciliatory, I think, is trying to obscure the extreme position of the EU at the moment".
Mr Collins said he remains hopeful a good trade deal can be agreed before December 31.
Barnier said the EU would allow the UK to break from the CFP


thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--'Fed up' MEP erupts at Brussels bloc: 'You tore us to shreds... we have NOT forgotten!'

German MEP Martin Schirdewan furiously hit out at the European Union over its past errors which saw an increase in austerity during the bloc 's 2007-2008 economic crisis .
Mr Schirdewan explained Europe has n't forgotten those days as he urged Brussels to ensure that work is secure for Europeans .
It comes as the European Union works to help countries following the coronavirus pandemic .
Addressing German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the EU Parliament , Mr Schirdewan said : `` This Council 's presidency represents a second opportunity for you .
`` Europe has not forgotten that your answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time .
`` The south of Europe paid the most bitter price for this .
`` Youth unemployment , privatisation , the dismantling of public services , lower wages , lower pensions and this very policy at the time almost left the EU in tatters and shreds .
`` I very much hope that your understanding of the errors of the past will allow you to correct those in the future and that we can move from austerity to solidarity now .
`` Madame Chancellor your record is being measured on your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
`` But no one has mentioned the workers .
The care workers , medical staff , educators , people working in shops , they 're not being mentioned in this debate at all .
`` Our political task surely must be to ensure we work against insecure forms of work and poverty .
`` Europeans are fed up of this squabbling between member states and we need an agreement in time for this summer on the recovery fund and the EU budget . ''
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday laid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ democracy to ensure the European Union emerges stronger from the coronavirus crisis , which she called its biggest challenge .
Merkel told the European Parliament in Brussels that her priorities during Germany 's six-month presidency of the European Council , which began on July 1 , include shoring up fundamental rights that the health emergency has threatened .
She also underlined the need for solidarity across the 27-nation bloc , which has been tested in recent months as governments sometimes acted alone to secure medical kit and close their borders .
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European Union ‘errors of the past’ slammed by German MEP
German MEP Martin Schirdewan furiously hit out at the European Union over its past errors which saw an increase in austerity during the bloc's 2007-2008 economic crisis. Mr Schirdewan explained Europe hasn't forgotten those days as he urged Brussels to ensure that work is secure for Europeans. It comes as the European Union works to help countries following the coronavirus pandemic.
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Addressing German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the EU Parliament, Mr Schirdewan said: "This Council's presidency represents a second opportunity for you. "Europe has not forgotten that your answer to the economic crisis was austerity at the time. "The south of Europe paid the most bitter price for this. "Youth unemployment, privatisation, the dismantling of public services, lower wages, lower pensions and this very policy at the time almost left the EU in tatters and shreds. READ MORE: Angela Merkel panic: German Chancellor admits MAJOR Brexit fear
A German MEP hit out at Brussels for its 'history of errors'
German MEP Martin Schirdewan furiously hit out at the European Union
"I very much hope that your understanding of the errors of the past will allow you to correct those in the future and that we can move from austerity to solidarity now. "Madame Chancellor your record is being measured on your ability to tackle this economic and social crisis. "But no one has mentioned the workers. The care workers, medical staff, educators, people working in shops, they're not being mentioned in this debate at all. "Our political task surely must be to ensure we work against insecure forms of work and poverty.
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Angela Merkel laid out a vision of greater unity and democracy in the EU
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"Europeans are fed up of this squabbling between member states and we need an agreement in time for this summer on the recovery fund and the EU budget." German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday laid out a vision of greater unity and democracy to ensure the European Union emerges stronger from the coronavirus crisis, which she called its biggest challenge. Merkel told the European Parliament in Brussels that her priorities during Germany's six-month presidency of the European Council, which began on July 1, include shoring up fundamental rights that the health emergency has threatened. She also underlined the need for solidarity across the 27-nation bloc, which has been tested in recent months as governments sometimes acted alone to secure medical kit and close their borders. DON'T MISS EU on brink: Bloc's 'fake mind' exposed amid bitter climate change row [INSIGHT]
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EU citizens moving to the UK


thedailyexpress--2020-07-08--Angela Merkel savaged by MEP for putting Germany's OWN interests above EU states

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Estonian MEP Jaak Madison accused Angela Merkel of being selective with Germany 's solidarity over the years as the EU Parliament debated the recovery of the bloc following the coronavirus pandemic .
Mr Madison furiously said he does n't want a Europe that changes its policies based on what is most beneficial for Germany .
He insisted Ms Merkel is ignoring partners ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU Parliament , Mr Madison said : `` I listened to your speech very intentively .
You stressed unity and solidarity .
`` How can I understand that when Germany has often specified that solidarity is selective ?
`` You would like to get a favourable price for gas but you are ignoring the partners ' interests about the energy sector in the EU .
`` How can you speak about solidarity when today many EU farmers get two-thirds of the support because Germany is against this farmers ' support because we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the single market .
READ MORE : 'One crisis to the next ' Furious Brussels chief exposes EU chaos

EU: Jaak Madison hits out at the possibility of solidarity
Estonian MEP Jaak Madison accused Angela Merkel of being selective with Germany's solidarity over the years as the EU Parliament debated the recovery of the bloc following the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Madison furiously said he doesn't want a Europe that changes its policies based on what is most beneficial for Germany. He insisted Ms Merkel is ignoring partners' interests in the EU.
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Speaking in the EU Parliament, Mr Madison said: "I listened to your speech very intentively. You stressed unity and solidarity. "How can I understand that when Germany has often specified that solidarity is selective? "You would like to get a favourable price for gas but you are ignoring the partners' interests about the energy sector in the EU. "How can you speak about solidarity when today many EU farmers get two-thirds of the support because Germany is against this farmers' support because we don't want to lose a part of the single market. READ MORE: 'One crisis to the next' Furious Brussels chief exposes EU chaos
Jaak Madison accused Angela Merkel of being selective in Germany's solidarity
Angela Merkel urged for unity in the EU
"Does solidarity mean for you when Germany controls migration on frontiers and if a problem becomes too big you just introduce quotas? "I don't want this kind of Europe." Ms Merkel on Wednesday laid out a vision of greater unity and democracy to ensure the European Union emerges stronger from the coronavirus crisis, which she called its biggest challenge. She told the European Parliament in Brussels that her priorities during Germany's six-month presidency of the European Council, which began on July 1, include shoring up fundamental rights that the health emergency has threatened.
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Mr Madison furiously said he doesn't want a Europe that changes its policies for Germany
Brexit: Angela Merkel says EU must prepare for no deal
She also underlined the need for solidarity across the 27-nation bloc, which has been tested in recent months as governments sometimes acted alone to secure medical kit and close their borders. Ms Merkel said: "We all know that my visit today is taking place against the background of the biggest trial the European Union has faced in its history. "Europe will emerge from the crisis stronger than ever if we strengthen cohesion and solidarity." Ms Merkel said the depth of economic crisis caused by the pandemic meant that member states would need to compromise to sign off on a joint recovery fund before next month's summer recess. DON'T MISS Barnier warns of 'decisive' talks – EU will compromise to seal deal [INSIGHT]
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EU citizens moving to the UK


thedailyexpress--2020-07-09--SNP humiliated: Julia Hartley-Brewer in stitches after ridiculing MP's 'grasp on economy'

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SNP MP Angus MacNeil has been ridiculed on social media for his `` grasp on economics '' after a car-crash interview with Julia Hartley-Brewer on talkRADIO .
The Scottish politician insisted taxpayers did not need to pay back Government spending plans .
This response to Rishi Sunak 's budget plans left Hartley-Brewer stunned and baffled many listeners , with one saying `` his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The MP , who serves as International Trade Select committee chairman , said : `` Tory philosophy is long dead and we 'd be in a bad situation if Rishi Sunak was a real Tory .
`` He is following modern monetary theory , really .
You said the taxpayer will be paying , but I did n't think they will .
`` No-one is lending it .
He is shaking the magic money tree and spending the cash .
`` I mean it is not enough of it , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
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Rishi Sunak: Hartley-Brewer and SNP MP clash over spending
SNP MP Angus MacNeil has been ridiculed on social media for his "grasp on economics" after a car-crash interview with Julia Hartley-Brewer on talkRADIO. The Scottish politician insisted taxpayers did not need to pay back Government spending plans. This response to Rishi Sunak's budget plans left Hartley-Brewer stunned and baffled many listeners, with one saying "his grasp of monetary policy is pathetic".
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The MP, who serves as International Trade Select committee chairman, said: "Tory philosophy is long dead and we'd be in a bad situation if Rishi Sunak was a real Tory. "He is following modern monetary theory, really. You said the taxpayer will be paying, but I didn't think they will. "No-one is lending it. He is shaking the magic money tree and spending the cash. "I mean it is not enough of it, but he is giving some grease to the economy." JUST IN: Ian Blackford stumbles as BBC's Naga Munchetty gets truth on furlough
SNP MP Angus MacNeil has been ridiculed online for his "grasp on economics"
The Scottish politician said that SNP monetary policy relied on "shaking the magic money tree"
Hartley-Brewer intervened: "You said he should be spending a lot more?" The MP said: "He is only spending about half of what is needed, according to the SNP finance secretary." The talkRADIO host continued: "You also said you don't think the taxpayer will be paying for it? "The taxpayer always pays for it. If it is borrowed, we pay for it and the interest. It will be future taxpayers who pay for it."
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This response to Rishi Sunak's budget plans left Hartley-Brewer stunned and baffled many listeners
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Listeners tweeted that said "his grasp of monetary policy is pathetic"


thedailyexpress--2020-07-09--Rishi Sunak fires back at BBC after host claims French recovery plan is BETTER than the UK

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak took the BBC to task this morning after host Martha Kearney claimed that France was doing more to save its economy than the UK Government .
The heated flare-up follows the Chancellor 's announcement of a raft of big-spending measures to help the economy on Wednesday .
However , the BBC 's Radio 4 Today programme host Martha Kearney claimed that France and other major EU countries were doing more than the UK .
Mr Sunak savaged this claim and went on to argue how the UK was , in fact , offering the `` most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
In his announcement on Wednesday , the Chancellor said the Government was `` throwing everything we can '' to stem job losses with the new plans .
The measures announced include a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors , a bonus scheme for employers and an eating out money off scheme for August .
He warned `` hardship lies ahead '' , but vowed no-one will be left `` without hope '' , in a statement to MPs .
JUST IN : Sunak may 'come to regret ' new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` There is a big focus on the services sector but what about the manufacturers , aviation , cars ?
`` The French Government has set out a £7billion recovery package for its own automotive sector .
`` All of this is important but it 's not on the scale of other European countries , is it ?
Could those sectors hope for more help down the line ? ''
Mr Sunak hit back : `` When we look at other countries , I would caution against comparison .
`` Some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take many years to happen .
`` On the question of other country 's responses , if you look at the totality of our response , research from the IMF shows the sum of everything we 've done ranks as one of the most comprehensive and generous and significant sets of interventions of any major country anywhere in the world .
`` Other countries might have decided to do their recovery plan slightly different but our economy is driven by consumption and social consumption so that requires a particular response .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to other economies .
The scale of what we 've done as a percentage of GDP ranks us as one of the countries that has done the most . ''
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Rishi Sunak shuts down BBC host over French comparison
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak took the BBC to task this morning after host Martha Kearney claimed that France was doing more to save its economy than the UK Government. The heated flare-up follows the Chancellor's announcement of a raft of big-spending measures to help the economy on Wednesday. However, the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme host Martha Kearney claimed that France and other major EU countries were doing more than the UK.
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Mr Sunak savaged this claim and went on to argue how the UK was, in fact, offering the "most comprehensive" recovery plan in the entire world. In his announcement on Wednesday, the Chancellor said the Government was "throwing everything we can" to stem job losses with the new plans. The measures announced include a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors, a bonus scheme for employers and an eating out money off scheme for August. He warned "hardship lies ahead", but vowed no-one will be left "without hope", in a statement to MPs. JUST IN: Sunak may 'come to regret' new plans as Chancellor issued warnings
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak took the BBC to task this morning
Sunak went on to explain how the UK was in fact offering the "most comprehensive" recovery plan in the entire world
Kearney said: "There is a big focus on the services sector but what about the manufacturers, aviation, cars? "The French Government has set out a £7billion recovery package for its own automotive sector. "All of this is important but it's not on the scale of other European countries, is it? Could those sectors hope for more help down the line?" Mr Sunak hit back: "When we look at other countries, I would caution against comparison.
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"Some of the things those countries are doing will take many years to happen. "On the question of other country's responses, if you look at the totality of our response, research from the IMF shows the sum of everything we've done ranks as one of the most comprehensive and generous and significant sets of interventions of any major country anywhere in the world. "Other countries might have decided to do their recovery plan slightly different but our economy is driven by consumption and social consumption so that requires a particular response. "It's absolutely not right to compare directly us to other economies. The scale of what we've done as a percentage of GDP ranks us as one of the countries that has done the most." DON'T MISS: BBC Weather: Temperatures jump to 26C as heatwave sweeps across UK [VIDEO]
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In June, thousands of French workers rallied against Renault's plans to cut 15,000 jobs worldwide, including 4,600 in France