thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--Brexit LIVE: Huge row erupts as UK demands Brussels steps aside for major business move

The CMA told the Financial Times : “ This important merger will only impact consumers in the UK and since any review will likely conclude after the transition period , it is only right for the CMA to request it back now.
” But the EU is expected to argue for control of the process because Brussels has historically overseen telecoms deals and the UK is still in the transition period .
FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES ON BREXIT : The Government has taken a major stake in the failed satellite company OneWeb in a drive to develop a sovereign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a consortium with India 's Bharti Global which won a bidding war for the company , which went bankrupt earlier this year while trying to develop a space network to deliver broadband .
It is a major boost after the loss of access to the EU 's Galileo programme in the wake of Brexit .
Boris Johnson has rejected claims the UK was being disrespectful of EU rules .
The Prime Minister told LBC : `` We are not remotely disrespectful of Michel , or the EU system which I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just do n't think it 's right for us to proceed with the European Court of Justice continuing to arbitrate in the UK .
`` Or , us having to obey EU laws when we are out of the EU , or us having to hand over our amazing fish stock .
`` So we are not going to do those things . ''
12pm update : Johnson says he is ‘ more optimistic ’ than Barnier over deal Boris Johnson has said he is more optimistic than the EU ’ s chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .
The Prime Minister told LBC : `` We now need to make sure that we get a good deal .
`` Actually ...
I 'm a bit more optimistic than Michel is there , there is a good agreement to be reached but obviously if we ca n't then we will have the very good option also of an Australian-style arrangement . ''
10.25am update : As trade talks end early is it time for Boris to compromise with the EU ?
- Poll Trade talks between the UK and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` significant differences '' remaining between the two sides – so is it time for Boris Johnson to compromise to break the deadlock ?
Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should back down in trade talks with the EU on key sticking points such as fishing or the level playing field on standards .
The latest round of negotiations broke up on Thursday .
The talks in the Belgian capital had been due to continue to Friday .
The Government has launched a consultation on plans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on legal disputes after Brexit .
Officials are asking the judiciary , lawyers and business to comment on the reforms which will decide which British courts have the power to depart from EU case law .
At present , only the UK Supreme Court and the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland will have this power from December 31 .
But under proposals set out by the Justice Secretary Robert Buckland , more courts and judges in the country would be able to reconsider cases on matters like borders , taxes and fisheries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move aimed at speeding up the process .
Mr Buckland said : `` Since leaving the EU we are no longer bound by European laws , and it is absolutely right that British courts have the final say on legal disputes .
`` We will work with judges and the legal sector to decide exactly which courts should have the power to depart from retained EU case law and will set out our plan in due course . ''
Losing access to European crime records would be `` detrimental '' to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watchdog has warned .
Biometrics commissioner Paul Wiles said he was `` deeply concerned '' about the `` potential risks for UK law enforcement '' if authorities were no longer able to share intelligence as a result of the ongoing Brexit negotiations .
He fears police could lose access to crime fighting databases like The European Criminal Records Information System ( ECRIS ) , Prum - which shares fingerprints and DNA across Europe - and no longer be able to use the European Arrest Warrant ( EAW ) which allows suspects to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his annual report published on Thursday after being submitted to the Home Secretary in March , he said : `` As I write the outcome of negotiations with the EU is unknown .
`` If the outcome of the negotiations is that we lose access to EU exchange mechanisms such as ECRIS , Prum , and the EAW that will be detrimental to the UK 's ability to deal with inter-European criminal activity ( including terrorism ) and international crime with European links , unless other mechanisms , with similar capabilities , can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I welcome the work being done by the ICCC ( International Crime Coordination Centre ) and ACRO ( the criminal records office ) to plan for such an eventuality but I remain deeply concerned about the potential risks for UK law enforcement of the loss of these exchange mechanisms with the countries of the EU . ''
The latest round of negotiations between Britain and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal have broken up early with `` significant differences '' remaining between the two sides .
The talks , which have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the teams meeting face-to-face for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak , had been due to continue to Friday but ended on Thursday .
In a statement , Boris Johnson ’ s Europe adviser David Frost said while meeting in person had given `` extra depth and flexibility '' to the discussions , there was more to do .
He said : `` We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days .
`` The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues . ''
His EU counterpart Michel Barnier added : `` Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement .
`` However , after four days of discussions , serious divergences remain . ''

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will demand the EU’s competition watchdog hands over control of the review. It will argue that the merger only affects UK customers.
The CMA told the Financial Times: “This important merger will only impact consumers in the UK and since any review will likely conclude after the transition period, it is only right for the CMA to request it back now.” But the EU is expected to argue for control of the process because Brussels has historically overseen telecoms deals and the UK is still in the transition period. FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES ON BREXIT:
Britain and Brussels are set to clash over who has the final say in a proposed merger
Saturday, July 4
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04:06am update: Britain will regain control over fishing waters claims Scottish Tory A Scottish Conservative has insisted Britain will regain full control over fishing in its territorial waters when the Brexit transition period finishes at the end of this year. Councillor Tony Miklinski commented: “As the Conservative Party promised when we take back control of the North Sea as a nation-state independent from the EU then we will obviously be in a position to negotiate so that fishing doesn’t take place in our waters. “Self-interest never lies and if it is in the European interest to sell us their cars and receive our fish products then there is a deal to be struck and it is a matter of getting that done.” 02:01am update: UK could join EU COVID-19 vaccination plan The Government has entered talks with Brussels to decide whether the UK will join an EU scheme to source coronavirus vaccine supplies should the necessary medical breakthroughs take place. Brussels is preparing to spend billions of euros to mass purchase vaccines and, according to the Financial Times, is in discussions with the Johnson & Johnson drug company in the US. Under the terms of the Brexit transition deal Britain has the right to join the EU programme should it wish even though the transition period will close when the year ends. 00.03am update: Pound is ‘emerging-market currency in all but name’ thanks to Brexit warning Since the Brexit vote the pound has become an “emerging-market currency in all but name” according to incendiary analysis from the Bank of America (BofA). Kamal Sharma, a BofA currency analysis, said swings in the pound’s value make it more equal to Mexico’s peso than the US dollar and reflect the “small and shrinking” British economy. He added since the Brexit vote changes in the value of the pound have become “neurotic at best, unfathomable at worst”.
Friday, July 3
10.03pm update: Express.co.uk readers urge Boris not to compromise on trade deal A poll of Express.co.uk readers has found overwhelming opposition to the Government making further compromises to secure a trade deal with the EU. In total 93 percent of the over 13,000 Express.co.uk readers who answered the poll opposed additional concessions from the UK. Negotiations have become gridlocked over EU access to UK fishing waters and ‘level playing field’ regulations for business. On Thursday talks between the two sides finished a day early as they couldn’t see a potential route to a deal. James Bickerton takes over live reporting from Bill McLoughlin 7.19pm update: Lack of progress is UK's fault German MEP, David McAllister has claimed the lack of progress made in negotiations is solely down to the UK. He said: "I think the Tories' European policy is very unfortunate. Brexit is and remains a historical mistake for me, but we have to accept the reality. “In the upcoming rounds of negotiations, the British government should make it clear whether it is politically willing to reach an agreement by the end of October. “The EU and the Member States are preparing in parallel for a UK exit from the single market and customs union without an agreement. “Not doing that would be negligent. The responsibility is now clearly on the UK side. “So far, it was not because of the European Union that there wasn't any progress.”
Brexit live: UK-EU negotiations timeline
6.19pm update: UK must stand up to EU Barnabas Reynolds, a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP and Global Head of the Financial Services Industry Group, suggested Michel Barnier was motivated, at least in part, by a desire to "punish" the UK. Speaking at a conference organised by Eurofi think-tank, Mr Barnier rejected proposals to give the UK financial services continued access to the single market. However, Barnabas Reynolds, a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP and Global Head of the Financial Services Industry Group, hit back in an article published by the Politeia think tank today headlined "Non, non, non, M. Barnier! The EU poses the risk to the financial system, not the UK." 5.26pm update: Sterling rises against the dollar following Prime Minister's comments The sterling has risen 1.2 percent against the dollar so far this month after losing 2.7 percent in June. This comes Boris Johnson claimed he was hopeful of a deal. 5.11pm update: Brexit breakthrough - EU gives in Brexit negotiators have begun to work on a potential compromise which could see the EU and the UK strike a deal. According to European sources, the two sides are discussing a "landing zone" which will provide the basis of a future agreement. With time ticking to agree a deal, the two sides are now looking at the barebones of a treaty which eliminates tariffs and quotas to quicken the process.
Brexit live: Boris Johnson was optimistic over a new deal
4.31pm update: UK better off without deal The EU was told the UK would be "better off" without a formal trade agreement by Tory MP for Wokingham, Sir John Redwood. Speaking at a meeting of the Conservative Bruges Group, Mr Redwood said: "I am delighted the Government has made clear to the European Union we are finally going to shake off the coil of EU regulations and courts at the end of the year, with or without a free trade deal. "The only way you’re likely to get a free trade deal off them is not to give any ground at all. "As soon as you start to give ground, the EU will dig in as they’ve done over the past four years and just expect us to make more and more surrenders. "We don’t surrender our money, we don’t surrender our borders, we don’t surrender our laws, we don’t put ourselves back under the jurisdiction of their court after we’ve properly left and we don’t give away our fish." 4.23pm update: Donald Trump ready for UK trade deal, Tory MP claims Tory MP for North West Leicestershire, Andrew Bridgen has claimed that Mr Trump will be ready to sign a trade deal with the UK. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Bridgen insisted a deal will be a "match made in heaven". He added: "I think President Trump wants a deal for political reasons – reputational reasons – and given that over one million people in the UK work for American companies and the same in the US, we are the biggest investors in our respective countries. "If we can't do a free trade deal with a mature economy like the US, then the outlook is very bleak – we can't allow that to happen. "Donald Trump being president will make it easier – they are having an election this year, which makes it more likely we can get a trade deal. "We speak the same language, we share a similar corporate code – it should be a match made in heaven." Bill McLoughlin takes over from Katie Harris.
Brexit Live: Donald Trump ready for UK trade deal
2.55pm update: Verhofstadt told to 'keep his nose out' after attack on UK plan to end freedom of movement
Guy Verhofstadt has stirred up more rage among Brexiteers on social media after taking a swipe at Home Secretary Priti Patel over the Government's plans to end freedom of movement.
The European Parliament's Brexit representative took to Twitter after Ms Patel heralded the safe passage through the Commons of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2020. Speaking in the Commons, Ms Patel said: "Last year the British people sent a clear message that they wanted to end free movement and our landmark Immigration Bill delivers exactly that."
Her words were shared by the Conservative Party's official Twitter account - but Mr Verhofstadt was swift to react, posting: "Removing rights and denying opportunities is not progress. #IamEuropean." 2pm update: Merkel warns EU to be ready for no-deal scenario German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned the EU to be ready for a no-deal scenario with Brexit trade talks at a deadlock. Speaking in the German parliament: Mrs Merkel said: “With Great Britain we have agreed to speed up these negotiations to be able to agree on a deal in the autumn, which would then have to be ratified until the end of the year. “I will continue to campaign for a good solution. But I have to add that we in the EU and in Germany, on all levels of our state, have to prepare for the case that there will be no agreement after this issue, that is worth defending the European idea. “It is worth it to keep our Europe together. This is what I stand for. This unity will be more important than ever.” Germany has assumed the rotating EU Council presidency for the next six months giving Mrs Merkel a key role in the final phase of the Brexit process. Earlier this week, the German Chancellor again warned Brussels "must be prepared" for the possibility that a deal will not be reached. 1.15pm update: Brexit boost as UK wins bidding war for satellite company The Government has taken a major stake in the failed satellite company OneWeb in a drive to develop a sovereign UK space capability. The UK is part of a consortium with India's Bharti Global which won a bidding war for the company, which went bankrupt earlier this year while trying to develop a space network to deliver broadband. It is a major boost after the loss of access to the EU's Galileo programme in the wake of Brexit.
12.30pm update: PM rejects claim UK being disrespectful of EU Boris Johnson has rejected claims the UK was being disrespectful of EU rules. The Prime Minister told LBC: "We are not remotely disrespectful of Michel, or the EU system which I know well and understand deeply. "I just don't think it's right for us to proceed with the European Court of Justice continuing to arbitrate in the UK. "Or, us having to obey EU laws when we are out of the EU, or us having to hand over our amazing fish stock. "So we are not going to do those things." 11.45pm update: Johnson says he is ‘more optimistic’ than Barnier over deal Boris Johnson has said he is more optimistic than the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier over reaching a post-Brexit deal. The Prime Minister told LBC: "We now need to make sure that we get a good deal. "Actually, I'm a bit more optimistic than Michel is there, there is a good agreement to be reached but obviously if we can't then we will have the very good option also of an Australian-style arrangement."
The latest round of negotiations between Britain and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal have broken up early with "significant differences" remaining between the two sides
10.25am update: As trade talks end early is it time for Boris to compromise with the EU? - Poll Trade talks between the UK and the EU broke up early this week with "significant differences" remaining between the two sides – so is it time for Boris Johnson to compromise to break the deadlock? Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should back down in trade talks with the EU on key sticking points such as fishing or the level playing field on standards. The latest round of negotiations broke up on Thursday. The talks in the Belgian capital had been due to continue to Friday. 9.40am update: Plans for UK court reforms after Brexit The Government has launched a consultation on plans for UK courts to have the final say on legal disputes after Brexit. Officials are asking the judiciary, lawyers and business to comment on the reforms which will decide which British courts have the power to depart from EU case law. At present, only the UK Supreme Court and the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland will have this power from December 31. But under proposals set out by the Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, more courts and judges in the country would be able to reconsider cases on matters like borders, taxes and fisheries and make the final decision in a move aimed at speeding up the process. Mr Buckland said: "Since leaving the EU we are no longer bound by European laws, and it is absolutely right that British courts have the final say on legal disputes. "We will work with judges and the legal sector to decide exactly which courts should have the power to depart from retained EU case law and will set out our plan in due course."
David Frost said while meeting in person had given "extra depth and flexibility" to the discussions, there was more to do
8.15am update: Brexit negotiations could affect UK’s ability to fight terrorism - report Losing access to European crime records would be "detrimental" to the UK's efforts to fight terrorism, a watchdog has warned. Biometrics commissioner Paul Wiles said he was "deeply concerned" about the "potential risks for UK law enforcement" if authorities were no longer able to share intelligence as a result of the ongoing Brexit negotiations. He fears police could lose access to crime fighting databases like The European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS), Prum - which shares fingerprints and DNA across Europe - and no longer be able to use the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) which allows suspects to be extradited between EU member states. In his annual report published on Thursday after being submitted to the Home Secretary in March, he said: "As I write the outcome of negotiations with the EU is unknown. "If the outcome of the negotiations is that we lose access to EU exchange mechanisms such as ECRIS, Prum, and the EAW that will be detrimental to the UK's ability to deal with inter-European criminal activity (including terrorism) and international crime with European links, unless other mechanisms, with similar capabilities, can be agreed upon and established. "I welcome the work being done by the ICCC (International Crime Coordination Centre) and ACRO (the criminal records office) to plan for such an eventuality but I remain deeply concerned about the potential risks for UK law enforcement of the loss of these exchange mechanisms with the countries of the EU."
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--Boris Johnson could hold Donald Trump-inspired briefings in new Downing Street shake-up

The news updates will aim to provide the nation with information about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The current briefings are held off-camera for reporters and are hosted by a senior civil servant in the format of question-and-answer discussions .
The Prime Minister wants to improve the Governments ’ s coronavirus press briefings , which until recently were broadcast each day for millions of Britons .
Mr Johnson hopes the new format will “ introduce a culture of transparency and openness ” , the Times has reported .
The press briefings will take place in a suite in No 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a media studio similar to the briefing room used by President Trump in the White House .
The new format will come into force in October , but No 10 will start searching for a broadcaster this month , as well as a production crew .
But the move could face backlash .
Former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown attempted to introduce the same idea but did opposition from the media discouraged them .
Critics have said it could shorten the time for formulating questions as under the present system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news conference .
An off-camera lady briefing will still take place in the morning , hosted by James Slack , a civil servant and the prime minister ’ s official spokesman .
READ MORE : Coronavirus update : New virus discovered with 'disastrous ' potential No 10 is also working on improving government communications , which will now be supervised from the Cabinet Office rather than individual departments .
The number of staff members working in communications will be cut down substantially as it currently stands at 4,000 .
Whitehall divisions will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum of 30 staff members as outlined by Downing Street .
Four director-general level officials , the second-highest ranking in the civil service , will be selected to supervise government communications in order to facilitate the process .
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Alex Aiken , the executive director of government communications , has been in charge of creating the strategy for the new communications structure .
Mr Cain will also take over the recruitment process for the new broadcaster who will take part in the daily briefings .
Earlier this year No 10 sparked criticism when it transferred the daily press briefings from parliament to Downing Street .
The editors of every national newspaper signed a letter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea as it would “ create barriers to covering democracy ” .

Boris Johnson admits there will 'still be tough times ahead'
The news updates will aim to provide the nation with information about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The current briefings are held off-camera for reporters and are hosted by a senior civil servant in the format of question-and-answer discussions.
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The Prime Minister wants to improve the Governments’s coronavirus press briefings, which until recently were broadcast each day for millions of Britons.
Mr Johnson hopes the new format will “introduce a culture of transparency and openness”, the Times has reported.
The press briefings will take place in a suite in No 9 Downing Street.
It will be transformed into a media studio similar to the briefing room used by President Trump in the White House.
Boris Johnson could hold Donald Trump-inspired briefings in new Downing Street shake-up
The new format will come into force in October, but No 10 will start searching for a broadcaster this month, as well as a production crew.
But the move could face backlash. Former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown attempted to introduce the same idea but did opposition from the media discouraged them.
Critics have said it could shorten the time for formulating questions as under the present system there is no time limit on the news conference.
An off-camera lady briefing will still take place in the morning, hosted by James Slack, a civil servant and the prime minister’s official spokesman. READ MORE: Coronavirus update: New virus discovered with 'disastrous' potential
The Prime Minister could follow in US President Donald Trump's footsteps and hold daily televised press briefings
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No 10 is also working on improving government communications, which will now be supervised from the Cabinet Office rather than individual departments.
The number of staff members working in communications will be cut down substantially as it currently stands at 4,000.
Whitehall divisions will be required to keep communications teams to a maximum of 30 staff members as outlined by Downing Street.
Four director-general level officials, the second-highest ranking in the civil service, will be selected to supervise government communications in order to facilitate the process. DON'T MISS:
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The new press briefings will take place in a suite in No 9 Downing Street
The officials will be based in the Cabinet Office and report to Simon Case, No 10’s new permanent secretary, and Lee Cain, the director of communications.
Alex Aiken, the executive director of government communications, has been in charge of creating the strategy for the new communications structure.
Mr Cain will also take over the recruitment process for the new broadcaster who will take part in the daily briefings.
Earlier this year No 10 sparked criticism when it transferred the daily press briefings from parliament to Downing Street.
The editors of every national newspaper signed a letter to Mr Johnson requesting him to reconsider the idea as it would “create barriers to covering democracy”.
Journalists including BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg once boycotted a Downing Street briefing


thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Brexit LIVE: Huge row erupts as UK demands Brussels steps aside for major business move

The CMA told the Financial Times : “ This important merger will only impact consumers in the UK and since any review will likely conclude after the transition period , it is only right for the CMA to request it back now.
” But the EU is expected to argue for control of the process because Brussels has historically overseen telecoms deals and the UK is still in the transition period .
FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES ON BREXIT : The Government has entered talks with Brussels to decide whether the UK will join an EU scheme to source coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take place .
Brussels is preparing to spend billions of euros to mass purchase vaccines and , according to the Financial Times , is in discussions with the Johnson & Johnson drug company in the US .
Under the terms of the Brexit transition deal Britain has the right to join the EU programme should it wish even though the transition period will close when the year ends .
00.03am update : Pound is ‘ emerging-market currency in all but name ’ thanks to Brexit warning Since the Brexit vote the pound has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but name ” according to incendiary analysis from the Bank of America ( BofA ) .
Kamal Sharma , a BofA currency analysis , said swings in the pound ’ s value make it more equal to Mexico ’ s peso than the US dollar and reflect the “ small and shrinking ” British economy .
He added since the Brexit vote changes in the value of the pound have become “ neurotic at best , unfathomable at worst ” .
10.03pm update : Express.co.uk readers urge Boris not to compromise on trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found overwhelming opposition to the Government making further compromises to secure a trade deal with the EU .
In total 93 percent of the over 13,000 Express.co.uk readers who answered the poll opposed additional concessions from the UK .
Negotiations have become gridlocked over EU access to UK fishing waters and ‘ level playing field ’ regulations for business .
On Thursday talks between the two sides finished a day early as they couldn ’ t see a potential route to a deal .
German MEP , David McAllister has claimed the lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to the UK .
He said : `` I think the Tories ' European policy is very unfortunate .
Brexit is and remains a historical mistake for me , but we have to accept the reality .
“ In the upcoming rounds of negotiations , the British government should make it clear whether it is politically willing to reach an agreement by the end of October .
“ The EU and the Member States are preparing in parallel for a UK exit from the single market and customs union without an agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negligent .
The responsibility is now clearly on the UK side .
“ So far , it was not because of the European Union that there was n't any progress.
” 6.19pm update : UK must stand up to EU Barnabas Reynolds , a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP and Global Head of the Financial Services Industry Group , suggested Michel Barnier was motivated , at least in part , by a desire to `` punish '' the UK .
Speaking at a conference organised by Eurofi think-tank , Mr Barnier rejected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued access to the single market .
However , Barnabas Reynolds , a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP and Global Head of the Financial Services Industry Group , hit back in an article published by the Politeia think tank today headlined `` Non , non , non , M. Barnier !
The EU poses the risk to the financial system , not the UK . ''
5.26pm update : Sterling rises against the dollar following Prime Minister 's comments The sterling has risen 1.2 percent against the dollar so far this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This comes Boris Johnson claimed he was hopeful of a deal .
Brexit negotiators have begun to work on a potential compromise which could see the EU and the UK strike a deal .
According to European sources , the two sides are discussing a `` landing zone '' which will provide the basis of a future agreement .
With time ticking to agree a deal , the two sides are now looking at the barebones of a treaty which eliminates tariffs and quotas to quicken the process .
4.31pm update : UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the UK would be `` better off '' without a formal trade agreement by Tory MP for Wokingham , Sir John Redwood .
Speaking at a meeting of the Conservative Bruges Group , Mr Redwood said : `` I am delighted the Government has made clear to the European Union we are finally going to shake off the coil of EU regulations and courts at the end of the year , with or without a free trade deal .
`` The only way you ’ re likely to get a free trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any ground at all .
`` As soon as you start to give ground , the EU will dig in as they ’ ve done over the past four years and just expect us to make more and more surrenders .
`` We don ’ t surrender our money , we don ’ t surrender our borders , we don ’ t surrender our laws , we don ’ t put ourselves back under the jurisdiction of their court after we ’ ve properly left and we don ’ t give away our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Leicestershire , Andrew Bridgen has claimed that Mr Trump will be ready to sign a trade deal with the UK .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Bridgen insisted a deal will be a `` match made in heaven '' .
He added : `` I think President Trump wants a deal for political reasons – reputational reasons – and given that over one million people in the UK work for American companies and the same in the US , we are the biggest investors in our respective countries .
`` If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a mature economy like the US , then the outlook is very bleak – we ca n't allow that to happen .
`` Donald Trump being president will make it easier – they are having an election this year , which makes it more likely we can get a trade deal .
`` We speak the same language , we share a similar corporate code – it should be a match made in heaven . ''
2.55pm update : Verhofstadt told to 'keep his nose out ' after attack on UK plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has stirred up more rage among Brexiteers on social media after taking a swipe at Home Secretary Priti Patel over the Government 's plans to end freedom of movement .
The European Parliament 's Brexit representative took to Twitter after Ms Patel heralded the safe passage through the Commons of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination ( EU Withdrawal ) Bill 2020 .
Speaking in the Commons , Ms Patel said : `` Last year the British people sent a clear message that they wanted to end free movement and our landmark Immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words were shared by the Conservative Party 's official Twitter account - but Mr Verhofstadt was swift to react , posting : `` Removing rights and denying opportunities is not progress .
# IamEuropean . ''
2pm update : Merkel warns EU to be ready for no-deal scenario German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned the EU to be ready for a no-deal scenario with Brexit trade talks at a deadlock .
Speaking in the German parliament : Mrs Merkel said : “ With Great Britain we have agreed to speed up these negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal in the autumn , which would then have to be ratified until the end of the year .
“ I will continue to campaign for a good solution .
But I have to add that we in the EU and in Germany , on all levels of our state , have to prepare for the case that there will be no agreement after this issue , that is worth defending the European idea .
“ It is worth it to keep our Europe together .
This is what I stand for .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever.
” Germany has assumed the rotating EU Council presidency for the next six months giving Mrs Merkel a key role in the final phase of the Brexit process .
Earlier this week , the German Chancellor again warned Brussels `` must be prepared '' for the possibility that a deal will not be reached .
The Government has taken a major stake in the failed satellite company OneWeb in a drive to develop a sovereign UK space capability .
The UK is part of a consortium with India 's Bharti Global which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which went bankrupt earlier this year while trying to develop a space network to deliver broadband .
It is a major boost after the loss of access to the EU 's Galileo programme in the wake of Brexit .
Boris Johnson has rejected claims the UK was being disrespectful of EU rules .
The Prime Minister told LBC : `` We are not remotely disrespectful of Michel , or the EU system which I know well and understand deeply .
`` I just do n't think it 's right for us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuing to arbitrate in the UK .
`` Or , us having to obey EU laws when we are out of the EU , or us having to hand over our amazing fish stock .
`` So we are not going to do those things . ''
11.45pm update : Johnson says he is ‘ more optimistic ’ than Barnier over deal Boris Johnson has said he is more optimistic than the EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier over reaching a post-Brexit deal .
The Prime Minister told LBC : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a good deal .
`` Actually , I 'm a bit more optimistic than Michel is there , there is a good agreement to be reached but obviously if we ca n't then we will have the very good option also of an Australian-style arrangement . ''
10.25am update : As trade talks end early is it time for Boris to compromise with the EU ?
- Poll Trade talks between the UK and the EU broke up early this week with `` significant differences '' remaining between the two sides – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to compromise to break the deadlock ?
Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should back down in trade talks with the EU on key sticking points such as fishing or the level playing field on standards .
The latest round of negotiations broke up on Thursday .
The talks in the Belgian capital had been due to continue to Friday .
The Government has launched a consultation on plans for UK courts to have the final say on legal disputes after Brexit .
Officials are asking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the reforms which will decide which British courts have the power to depart from EU case law .
At present , only the UK Supreme Court and the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland will have this power from December 31 .
But under proposals set out by the Justice Secretary Robert Buckland , more courts and judges in the country would be able to reconsider cases on matters like borders , taxes and fisheries and make the final decision in a move aimed at speeding up the process .
Mr Buckland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are no longer bound by European laws , and it is absolutely right that British courts have the final say on legal disputes .
`` We will work with judges and the legal sector to decide exactly which courts should have the power to depart from retained EU case law and will set out our plan in due course . ''
Losing access to European crime records would be `` detrimental '' to the UK 's efforts to fight terrorism , a watchdog has warned .
Biometrics commissioner Paul Wiles said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` potential risks for UK law enforcement '' if authorities were no longer able to share intelligence as a result of the ongoing Brexit negotiations .
He fears police could lose access to crime fighting databases like The European Criminal Records Information System ( ECRIS ) , Prum - which shares fingerprints and DNA across Europe - and no longer be able to use the European Arrest Warrant ( EAW ) which allows suspects to be extradited between EU member states .
In his annual report published on Thursday after being submitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` As I write the outcome of negotiations with the EU is unknown .
`` If the outcome of the negotiations is that we lose access to EU exchange mechanisms such as ECRIS , Prum , and the EAW that will be detrimental to the UK 's ability to deal with inter-European criminal activity ( including terrorism ) and international crime with European links , unless other mechanisms , with similar capabilities , can be agreed upon and established .
`` I welcome the work being done by the ICCC ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( the criminal records office ) to plan for such an eventuality but I remain deeply concerned about the potential risks for UK law enforcement of the loss of these exchange mechanisms with the countries of the EU . ''
The latest round of negotiations between Britain and the EU on a post-Brexit trade deal have broken up early with `` significant differences '' remaining between the two sides .
The talks , which have been taking place in Brussels this week with the teams meeting face-to-face for the first time since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to Friday but ended on Thursday .
In a statement , Boris Johnson ’ s Europe adviser David Frost said while meeting in person had given `` extra depth and flexibility '' to the discussions , there was more to do .
He said : `` We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days .
`` The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful .
But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michel Barnier added : `` Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement .
`` However , after four days of discussions , serious divergences remain . ''


thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--Sturgeon backlash: SNP politician criticises free university tuition for rich EU students

MSP Alex Neil , a Brexiteer , said the country could no longer afford the subsidy for “ rich EU kids ” at the “ expense of our own kids.
” Currently , EU law states the Government ’ s free tuition fee policy for Scots requires EU students to be treated the same .
But this policy is unclear after the Brexit transition period ends in December .
The former Health and Social Justice Secretary told the Daily Record : “ We should start to make savings on European Union students who come here and get taught for nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some cases , rich EU students and we are in danger of not being able to fund education for Scottish students.
” He added : “ If Brexit is going to happen on 31st December , then I certainly don ’ t think we can afford to continue to subsidise rich European kids at the expense of our own kids.
” “ In any case , we objected to doing it in the first place , but we were forced to by EU rules.
” The Airdrie and Shotts MSP said £10m should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scottish students to learn in Europe if the policy was to continue .
More than 21,500 EU students studied at Scottish universities in the 2018/19 academic year , with 15,300 students receiving government funding while the cost of providing funded places to EU students was around £97m .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out introducing tuition fees for Scottish students to help the financial crisis looming in Scotland .
READ MORE : Sturgeon left red faced as Scottish rail ranks bottom in UK “ Current funding arrangements in Scotland have benefited from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the rest of the UK , which have cross-subsidised tuition for home students and research activities .
“ So the temporary loss of international students directly impacts on provision of education for home students.
” A spokesperson for Universities Scotland , said : “ The future fee-status of EU students is something we have raised with the Scottish Government ever since the Brexit referendum .
“ The clarity from the Scottish Government about the fee status for EU students starting in 2021-22 is long overdue and needs clarified immediately .

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MSP Alex Neil, a Brexiteer, said the country could no longer afford the subsidy for “rich EU kids” at the “expense of our own kids.” Currently, EU law states the Government’s free tuition fee policy for Scots requires EU students to be treated the same.
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But this policy is unclear after the Brexit transition period ends in December. The former Health and Social Justice Secretary told the Daily Record: “We should start to make savings on European Union students who come here and get taught for nothing. “We are teaching, in some cases, rich EU students and we are in danger of not being able to fund education for Scottish students.” He added: “If Brexit is going to happen on 31st December, then I certainly don’t think we can afford to continue to subsidise rich European kids at the expense of our own kids.”
Scottish Universities are currently doing virtual learning.
EU students are currently funded in Scotland.
“In any case, we objected to doing it in the first place, but we were forced to by EU rules.” The Airdrie and Shotts MSP said £10m should be used to pay for scholarships for Scottish students to learn in Europe if the policy was to continue. More than 21,500 EU students studied at Scottish universities in the 2018/19 academic year, with 15,300 students receiving government funding while the cost of providing funded places to EU students was around £97m. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out introducing tuition fees for Scottish students to help the financial crisis looming in Scotland. READ MORE: Sturgeon left red faced as Scottish rail ranks bottom in UK
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Alex Neil MSP has spoken out.
Scots currently don't pay university fees.
“Current funding arrangements in Scotland have benefited from the growth of international students and students from the rest of the UK, which have cross-subsidised tuition for home students and research activities. “So the temporary loss of international students directly impacts on provision of education for home students.” A spokesperson for Universities Scotland, said: “The future fee-status of EU students is something we have raised with the Scottish Government ever since the Brexit referendum. “The clarity from the Scottish Government about the fee status for EU students starting in 2021-22 is long overdue and needs clarified immediately.
University of Edinburgh.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--Verhofstadt told to 'keep his nose out' after attack on UK plan to end freedom of movement

The European Parliament 's Brexit representative took to Twitter after Ms Patel heralding the safe passage through the Commons of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination ( EU Withdrawal ) Bill 2020 .
Speaking in the Commons , Ms Patel said : `` Last year the British people sent a clear message that they wanted to end free movement and our landmark Immigration Bill delivers exactly that . ''
Her words were shared by the Conservative Party 's official Twitter account - but Mr Verhofstadt was swift to react , posting : `` Removing rights and denying opportunities is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users were swift to pour scorn on the former Belgian Prime Minister .
PaulineF got straight to the point , commenting : `` Keep your nose out of our affairs . ''
Richard Paul Johnson said : `` Guy , I know you struggle with this concept .
`` You don ’ t have the 'right ' to enter a sovereign state .
`` You enter with the permission of the state , which has the full right to police it ’ s own immigration system on behalf of its people . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Verhofstadt about the 2016 referendum result which saw the UK vote to leave the bloc , albeit narrowly .
Tim Keegan said : `` It 's what we voted for Guy , it 's called democracy ! ''
Nicki Hattingh added : `` Removing sovereignty and denying self-determination rights is not progress .
`` Thankfully the UK is restoring both .
That ’ s certainly progress - for the UK . ''
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`` Difference is we know we do n't have to pay to be friends and partners nor fund our neighbours by way of taxation & trade theft .
`` That 's not friendship Guy is it .
That 's continental socialism & the UK said no more ! ''
Another offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Thanks Guy for doing such sterling work showing many Brits what a vile , destructive Ponzi scheme the EU really is . ''
Another predicted more nations would follow Britain 's example , with one saying : `` We are leaving and others will follow ! ''
However , not everyone was so unsupportive .
Ed Smith said : `` Guy , please believe me when I say we will be back and when we are , we will play and full and proper role in the EU !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ us are utterly heartbroken over this disastrous # Brexit project .

Brexit: Guy Verhofstadt says UK will rejoin EU one day
The European Parliament's Brexit representative took to Twitter after Ms Patel heralding the safe passage through the Commons of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2020. Speaking in the Commons, Ms Patel said: "Last year the British people sent a clear message that they wanted to end free movement and our landmark Immigration Bill delivers exactly that."
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Keep your nose out of our affairs Twitter user PaulineF
Her words were shared by the Conservative Party's official Twitter account - but Mr Verhofstadt was swift to react, posting: "Removing rights and denying opportunities is not progress. #IamEuropean" Fellow Twitter users were swift to pour scorn on the former Belgian Prime Minister. PaulineF got straight to the point, commenting: "Keep your nose out of our affairs."
Guy Verhofstadt has once again taken a swipe at Priti Patel on Twitter
Priti Patel in the Commons today
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Richard Paul Johnson said: "Guy, I know you struggle with this concept. "You don’t have the 'right' to enter a sovereign state. "You enter with the permission of the state, which has the full right to police it’s own immigration system on behalf of its people." READ MORE: Brexit space deal COMPLETE - UK sign £900million global satellite deal
Guy Verhofstadt's response
Guy Verhofstadt addresses the Liberal Democrat conference last year
One poster got straight to the point
One poster pointed out the UK could set its own rules
Another Twitter user drew attention to Mr Verhofstadt's IamEuropean hashtag, saying: "We are Europeans too Guy. "Difference is we know we don't have to pay to be friends and partners nor fund our neighbours by way of taxation & trade theft. "That's not friendship Guy is it. That's continental socialism & the UK said no more!" Another offered Mr Verhofstadt sarcastic praise, saying: "Thanks Guy for doing such sterling work showing many Brits what a vile, destructive Ponzi scheme the EU really is."
The Conservative Party tweeted Ms Patel's words with this picture
Another referred to the referendum
Another predicted more nations would follow Britain's example, with one saying: "We are leaving and others will follow!" However, not everyone was so unsupportive. Ed Smith said: "Guy, please believe me when I say we will be back and when we are, we will play and full and proper role in the EU !!!" Another added: "So many of us are utterly heartbroken over this disastrous #Brexit project.
Five key Brexit moments


thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--Michel Barnier attacked after blaming UK for Brexit deadlock - ‘Long may it continue'

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Former British MEP Roger Helmer has praised the UK Brexit negotiating team for placing pressure onto the European Union by not making any concessions during the latest round of talks in Brussels .
Face-to-face discussions between the UK ’ s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended a day earlier than planned on Thursday .
Mr Barnier firmly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisting only the EU had engaged “ constructively ” and called for more of the same from Britain .
Roger Helmer , former Conservative and UKIP MEP for the East Midlands , said : “ When Michel Barnier speaks of ‘ a failure to negotiate ’ , he means a failure to make concessions , a failure to do as we ’ re told .
Following the talks , Mr Frost said the personal showdown had given `` extra depth and flexibility '' to talks , however , the positivity was quickly replaced @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Brexit: Johnson says it is 'not right for ECJ to arbitrate in UK'
Former British MEP Roger Helmer has praised the UK Brexit negotiating team for placing pressure onto the European Union by not making any concessions during the latest round of talks in Brussels. Face-to-face discussions between the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended a day earlier than planned on Thursday.
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Mr Barnier firmly pointed the blame on the UK by insisting only the EU had engaged “constructively” and called for more of the same from Britain. Roger Helmer, former Conservative and UKIP MEP for the East Midlands, said: “When Michel Barnier speaks of ‘a failure to negotiate’, he means a failure to make concessions, a failure to do as we’re told. “Long may it continue.” Following the talks, Mr Frost said the personal showdown had given "extra depth and flexibility" to talks, however, the positivity was quickly replaced with a feeling of Groundhog Day.
Michel Barnier has been warned the UK will not back down in Brexit talks
David Frost has rejected EU demands for a level playing field
Mr Frost firmly rejected Mr Barnier’s demands for a level-playing field on trade and access to UK fisheries. The Brussels chief has refused to shift from a mandate given by member states to ensure the UK is bound by EU regulations on trade, in order to protect the single market from being undercut in any future agreements. In a statement, Mr Frost said: “We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days. "The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful.
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Brexit talks ended a day earlier than scheduled
“But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues." Mr Barnier warned there were still “serious divergences” between the two sides He said: "Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement. "However, after four days of discussions, serious divergences remain." The French europhile insisted the EU had engaged "constructively" and added officials needed to see an "equivalent engagement from the UK side". READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Significant gaps in Boris Johnson’s data
Boris Johnson is confident a deal can be reached
Mr Barnier also warned the UK must respect the negotiating position of the EU. He added: “We will continue to insist on parallel progress on all areas. "The EU expects, in turn, its positions to be better understood and respected in order to reach an agreement. “We need an equivalent engagement by the United Kingdom." Boris Johnson insisted the UK had respected the EU stance and stated he was more optimistic than Mr Barnier that a deal could be reached. DON'T MISS: FTSE 100 LIVE: Global stocks rise as coronavirus recovery hopes grow [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--‘No surrender!’ Boris told not to compromise on trade as Brexit talks on brink - poll

Brexit talks between the UK ’ s chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended on Thursday a day earlier than planned after both sides saw no pathway to a deal .
After the first face-to-face meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic , Mr Frost stated “ significant differences ” remain , while Mr Barnier refused to shift on the EU ’ s red-lines on a level playing field and access to UK fishing waters .
The conclusion of the fourth round of discussions has put both sides on course for a no deal outcome at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A poll of more than 13,000 Express.co.uk readers has found nine out of ten believe UK negotiators should stand their ground with Brussels .
The survey conducted on Friday July 3 between 8.53am and 7.00pm asked 13,687 readers “ Is it time for Boris Johnson to compromise in trade talks with the EU ?
” A huge 93 percent ( 12,695 ) of people thought the Prime Minister should not seek a compromise with the EU and voted no .
The conclusion of the fourth round of discussions has put both sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of the transition period on December 31 .
A poll of more than 13,000 Express.co.uk readers has found nine out of ten believe UK negotiators should stand their ground with Brussels .
The survey conducted on Friday July 3 between 8.53am and 7.00pm asked 13,687 readers “ Is it time for Boris Johnson to compromise in trade talks with the EU ?
” A huge 93 percent ( 12,695 ) of people thought the Prime Minister should not seek a compromise with the EU and voted no .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days .
`` The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful .
But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues . ''
Michel Barnier warned there were still “ serious divergences ” between the two sides He said : `` Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement .
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Brexit: Johnson says it is 'not right for ECJ to arbitrate in UK'
Brexit talks between the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier ended on Thursday a day earlier than planned after both sides saw no pathway to a deal. After the first face-to-face meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr Frost stated “significant differences” remain, while Mr Barnier refused to shift on the EU’s red-lines on a level playing field and access to UK fishing waters.
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The conclusion of the fourth round of discussions has put both sides on course for a no deal outcome at the end of the transition period on December 31. A poll of more than 13,000 Express.co.uk readers has found nine out of ten believe UK negotiators should stand their ground with Brussels. The survey conducted on Friday July 3 between 8.53am and 7.00pm asked 13,687 readers “Is it time for Boris Johnson to compromise in trade talks with the EU?” A huge 93 percent (12,695) of people thought the Prime Minister should not seek a compromise with the EU and voted no.
Boris Johnson has been told not to compromise with the EU
David Frost and Michel Barnier ended talks one day early
The conclusion of the fourth round of discussions has put both sides on course for a no deal outcome at the end of the transition period on December 31. A poll of more than 13,000 Express.co.uk readers has found nine out of ten believe UK negotiators should stand their ground with Brussels. The survey conducted on Friday July 3 between 8.53am and 7.00pm asked 13,687 readers “Is it time for Boris Johnson to compromise in trade talks with the EU?” A huge 93 percent (12,695) of people thought the Prime Minister should not seek a compromise with the EU and voted no.
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David Frost travelled to Brussels for the fourth round of Brexit talks
A second reader wrote: “Never compromise, they must be made to understand they cannot control us any longer for that is what they are trying to do.” A third commented: “No compromise on anything if they don’t want a trade deal just leave on WTO terms and keep our integrity and sovereignty intact, no EU input laws or rules into anything in the UK.” A fourth simply said: “NO Compromise. NO Surrender.” Following the meeting in Brussels, David Frost said the meeting in person had given "extra depth and flexibility" to the discussions but he warned there was more to do. READ MORE: Coronavirus map LIVE: Significant gaps in Boris Johnson’s data
Boris Johnson has insisted the UK is willing to walk away without an agreement
Michel Barnier said there was still 'serious divergences'
He said: "We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days. "The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful. But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues." Michel Barnier warned there were still “serious divergences” between the two sides He said: "Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement. DON'T MISS: FTSE 100 LIVE: Global stocks rise as coronavirus recovery hopes grow [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--EU digs its heels in: Brussels blames Britain for no progress - ‘Not our fault!’

UK and EU officials ended talks a day early on Thursday with the bloc ’ s chief negotiator , Michel Barnier insisting serious areas of divergence still remain .
The Brexit trade deal talks marked the first to face discussions between the pair since the coronavirus pandemic began .
In the fallout of the ending of negotiations this week , the Brexit representative of the EU Parliament and German MEP , David McAllister claimed the lack of progression was solely down to the UK 's negotiating position .
Speaking to Web.De , the MEP said : “ I think the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Brexit is and remains a historical mistake for me , but we have to accept the reality .
“ In the upcoming rounds of negotiations , the British government should make it clear whether it is politically willing to reach an agreement by the end of October .
“ The EU and the Member States are preparing in parallel for a UK exit from the single market and customs union without an agreement .
“ Not doing that would be negligent .
“ The responsibility is now clearly on the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not because of the European Union that there was n't any progress.
” Crucially , there are still four areas of divergence between the two sides : fisheries , the level playing field , judicial cooperation in criminal matters and governance .
JUST IN : Barnier ’ s ‘ sabre-rattling ’ shamed as EU chief tries to ‘ punish ’ UK There have also been disagreements over access to the single market for UK financial services and data-sharing .
Chiefly , the level playing field has been stated as one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants the UK to adhere to certain rules and regulations in order to maintain fair competition between the two sides .
This issue also trickles down into the concept of state aid which is an advantage granted by public authorities through state resources on a selective basis to any organisation .
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Although Mr Barnier has hinted there could be room to compromise on fisheries , UK officials have demanded Britain be free of the Common Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) .
The CFP has long been labelled as unfair for British fisherman as it allows EU boats equal access to the bloc ’ s economic zone .
Due to the UK ’ s large coastal area in comparison to other states , some have stated European fisherman benefit more from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single agreement on the governance on the future relationship of the treaty while the UK has insisted there must be multiple agreements .
On the matter , Mr Johnson told the LBC today : “ I ’ m not remotely disrespectful of Michel or the EU system , which I know well and understand deeply .
“ I just don ’ t think that it ’ s right for us to proceed on the basis of the European Court of Justice continuing to arbitrate in the UK or us continuing to have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the EU , or us having to hand over our amazing fish stock .
“ So , we are not going to do those things .
We made it very clear .

Brexit: Johnson says it is 'not right for ECJ to arbitrate in UK'
UK and EU officials ended talks a day early on Thursday with the bloc’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier insisting serious areas of divergence still remain. The Brexit trade deal talks marked the first to face discussions between the pair since the coronavirus pandemic began. In the fallout of the ending of negotiations this week, the Brexit representative of the EU Parliament and German MEP, David McAllister claimed the lack of progression was solely down to the UK's negotiating position.
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Speaking to Web.De, the MEP said: “I think the Tories' European policy is very unfortunate. “Brexit is and remains a historical mistake for me, but we have to accept the reality. “In the upcoming rounds of negotiations, the British government should make it clear whether it is politically willing to reach an agreement by the end of October. “The EU and the Member States are preparing in parallel for a UK exit from the single market and customs union without an agreement.
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“Not doing that would be negligent. “The responsibility is now clearly on the UK side. “So far, it was not because of the European Union that there wasn't any progress.” Crucially, there are still four areas of divergence between the two sides: fisheries, the level playing field, judicial cooperation in criminal matters and governance. JUST IN: Barnier’s ‘sabre-rattling’ shamed as EU chief tries to ‘punish’ UK
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Brexit news: Talks ended a day early this week
There have also been disagreements over access to the single market for UK financial services and data-sharing. Chiefly, the level playing field has been stated as one of the EU’s main demands. Brussels wants the UK to adhere to certain rules and regulations in order to maintain fair competition between the two sides. This issue also trickles down into the concept of state aid which is an advantage granted by public authorities through state resources on a selective basis to any organisation. DON'T MISS EU panics as Redwood warns UK 'better off without deal' [Comment]
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Brexit news: The two sides remain at odds on several issues
On judicial cooperation, the UK has insisted the European Court of Justice cannot have any role in the British judicial system. Although Mr Barnier has hinted there could be room to compromise on fisheries, UK officials have demanded Britain be free of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The CFP has long been labelled as unfair for British fisherman as it allows EU boats equal access to the bloc’s economic zone. Due to the UK’s large coastal area in comparison to other states, some have stated European fisherman benefit more from the policy.
EU-UK trade negotiations
The EU wants a single agreement on the governance on the future relationship of the treaty while the UK has insisted there must be multiple agreements. On the matter, Mr Johnson told the LBC today: “I’m not remotely disrespectful of Michel or the EU system, which I know well and understand deeply. “I just don’t think that it’s right for us to proceed on the basis of the European Court of Justice continuing to arbitrate in the UK or us continuing to have to obey EU laws even when we are out of the EU, or us having to hand over our amazing fish stock. “So, we are not going to do those things. We made it very clear.
Brexit news: The deadline to agree a deal is December 31 2020


thedailyexpress--2020-07-03--Brexit POLL: As trade talks end early is it time for Boris to compromise with the EU?

Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should back down in trade talks with the EU on key sticking points such as fishing or the level playing field on standards .
The latest round of negotiations , which have been taking place in Brussels with the two sides meeting face-to-face for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak , broke up on Thursday .
THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS The talks in the Belgian capital had been due to continue to Friday .
In a statement , Mr Johnson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in person had given `` extra depth and flexibility '' to the discussions but he warned there was more to do .
He said : `` We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days .
`` The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful .
But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues . ''
The EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned there were still “ serious divergences ” between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement .
`` However , after four days of discussions , serious divergences remain . ''
READ MORE : Barnier warned Boris WILL take no deal if Brexit deadlock is n't broken David Frost said that meeting in person had given `` extra depth and flexibility '' to the discussions but he warned there was more to do Mr Barnier said Brussels had `` listened carefully '' to the UK ’ s demands but insisted there could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the level playing field which forces Britain to follow the EU ’ s standards .
He added : `` We will continue to insist on parallel progress on all areas .
`` The EU expects , in turn , its positions to be better understood and respected in order to reach an agreement .
We need an equivalent engagement by the United Kingdom . ''
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It had been hoped the face-to-face meetings would lead to a breakthrough after negotiations had been taking place remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Fishing arrangements and the level playing field have proved to be major stumbling blocks in talks .
The face-to-face negotiations were agreed following a virtual summit between Mr Johnson and EU leaders in June in a bid to break the deadlock @

David Frost arrives in Brussels for Brexit negotiations
Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether the Prime Minister should back down in trade talks with the EU on key sticking points such as fishing or the level playing field on standards. The latest round of negotiations, which have been taking place in Brussels with the two sides meeting face-to-face for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak, broke up on Thursday. THIS POLL HAS NOW CLOSED CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS
The talks in the Belgian capital had been due to continue to Friday. In a statement, Mr Johnson’s Europe adviser David Frost said that meeting in person had given "extra depth and flexibility" to the discussions but he warned there was more to do. He said: "We have completed our discussion of the full range of issues in the negotiation in just over three days. "The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful. But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues."
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The latest round of negotiations, which had been due to continue to Friday, broke up on Thursday
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned there were still “serious divergences” between the two sides. He said: "Our goal was to get negotiations successfully and quickly on a trajectory to reach an agreement. "However, after four days of discussions, serious divergences remain." READ MORE: Barnier warned Boris WILL take no deal if Brexit deadlock isn't broken
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David Frost said that meeting in person had given "extra depth and flexibility" to the discussions but he warned there was more to do
Mr Barnier said Brussels had "listened carefully" to the UK’s demands but insisted there could be no deal without agreements on fisheries and the level playing field which forces Britain to follow the EU’s standards. He added: "We will continue to insist on parallel progress on all areas. "The EU expects, in turn, its positions to be better understood and respected in order to reach an agreement. We need an equivalent engagement by the United Kingdom." DON'T MISS
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Another round of talks will resume in London next week. It had been hoped the face-to-face meetings would lead to a breakthrough after negotiations had been taking place remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fishing arrangements and the level playing field have proved to be major stumbling blocks in talks. The face-to-face negotiations were agreed following a virtual summit between Mr Johnson and EU leaders in June in a bid to break the deadlock.
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned there were still “serious divergences” between the two sides
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Brexit fishing row erupts: Furious French set to BLOCK ports as EU trade talks collapse

France 's fishermen have a history of blockading the English Channel to stop other countries from fishing in the waters when they are unhappy .
Barrie Deas , the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen 's Organisations , claimed French fishermen wo n't be happy after fishing quotas in the Channel are renegotiated .
It comes as the latest round of Brexit trade talks were finished early due to `` significant differences '' .
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Mr Deas said : `` French fishermen have a long track record of blockading Channel ports when they 're upset about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for much lesser reasons than the UK becoming an independent coastal state , renegotiation of quotas , even if there is access for French fishermen .
`` I think it would be naive to expect they will be happy about this or do nothing about it .
`` There 's a long history of those kinds of blockades . ''
Mr Deas also detailed France takes 84 percent of the quota for cod in the English Channel while the UK is allowed only nine percent .
He explained that the extortionate quotas need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade deal between the UK and EU .
It comes as the bloc wants to see the status quo maintained for fishing access and quotas , but the UK Government wants Britain to have control of its own waters .
He said : `` EU vessels have automatic access to the resource-rich UK waters .

Brexit: Expert says French fishermen known to 'blockade' ports
France's fishermen have a history of blockading the English Channel to stop other countries from fishing in the waters when they are unhappy. Barrie Deas, the CEO of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, claimed French fishermen won't be happy after fishing quotas in the Channel are renegotiated. It comes as the latest round of Brexit trade talks were finished early due to "significant differences".
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Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Deas said: "French fishermen have a long track record of blockading Channel ports when they're upset about something. "They've done it for much lesser reasons than the UK becoming an independent coastal state, renegotiation of quotas, even if there is access for French fishermen. "I think it would be naive to expect they will be happy about this or do nothing about it. "There's a long history of those kinds of blockades." READ MORE: Brexit stalemate: UK-EU trade deal talks stall on sour note
French fishermen have a history of blockading the English Channel
French fishermen won't be happy after fishing quotas in Channel are renegotiated
Mr Deas also detailed France takes 84 percent of the quota for cod in the English Channel while the UK is allowed only nine percent. He explained that the extortionate quotas need to be ironed out in a Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU. It comes as the bloc wants to see the status quo maintained for fishing access and quotas, but the UK Government wants Britain to have control of its own waters. He said: "EU vessels have automatic access to the resource-rich UK waters.
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Give US the money! Scotland rejects Boris' bridge plan and demands cash instead

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has previously described the bridge as a `` very interesting idea '' and said in December : `` Watch this space . ''
This week he pledged to inject £5bn to develop infrastructure projects in the UK .
The plan will involve the Government carrying out a study of all future road , rail , air and cross-sea links between the “ four nations of the UK ” hinting at the concept for a fixed link between Northern Ireland and Scotland .
One route which has been suggested is from Portpatrick in South West Scotland to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coast , which could replace an existing ferry route .
A route further north , from near Campbeltown in Argyll to the Antrim Coast , has also been hinted at .
The Argyll route would be shorter but would lack onward transport links while the Portpatrick route would have to span 20 miles of the Irish Sea .
Westminster said that the new link could cost between £15bn and £20bn however is yet to start a feasibility study into the concept .
It would also face significant engineering obstacles including a munitions dump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trench beneath the Irish Sea .
Michael Matheson MSP , the Scottish Government ’ s Cabinet Secretary for Transport , Infrastructure & Connectivity , told Express.co.uk that the idea was a “ vanity project ” stressing they needed additional funding for infrastructure projects .
He added : “ I strongly believe that if £20bn is available for investment in infrastructure in Scotland and Northern Ireland that rather than indulging the prime minister with this vanity project , such funding should be made available to our respective governments so it could be better spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we represent .
`` The Scottish Government has not investigated or undertaken any feasibility for a fixed link between Scotland and Northern Ireland and has no current plans to do so .
“ Infrastructure investment should focus on projects that improve lives , support communities boost , our economy and work towards Net Zero .
“ That is how we are planning Scotland ’ s future infrastructure investment.
” Colin Smyth , South Scotland MSP and Scottish Labour ’ s Transport spokesman added to Express.co.uk : “ Boris Johnson is playing fantasy politics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Portpatrick and Larne .
“ We already have a virtual bridge from Cairnryan Ferry Port .
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“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down barriers between Scotland and Northern Ireland he could start by investing a fraction of that £20bn dualling the A75 and A77 and building a rail link to the ferry port .
“ That really would kickstart the economy ” In response to the concerns , a UK government spokesperson , said : “ Our focus is creating a better connected United Kingdom , which is why we will carry out a review to look at how best to improve road , rail , air and sea links between all parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sturgeon ’ s administration would be urged to spend the £5.4bn of capital funding already allocated through the Barnett this financial year .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has previously described the bridge as a "very interesting idea" and said in December: "Watch this space." This week he pledged to inject £5bn to develop infrastructure projects in the UK.
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The plan will involve the Government carrying out a study of all future road, rail, air and cross-sea links between the “four nations of the UK” hinting at the concept for a fixed link between Northern Ireland and Scotland. One route which has been suggested is from Portpatrick in South West Scotland to Larne on Northern Ireland’s east coast, which could replace an existing ferry route. A route further north, from near Campbeltown in Argyll to the Antrim Coast, has also been hinted at. The Argyll route would be shorter but would lack onward transport links while the Portpatrick route would have to span 20 miles of the Irish Sea.
The project was reignited this week.
Boris Johnson has pledged £5bn for UK infrastructure.
Westminster said that the new link could cost between £15bn and £20bn however is yet to start a feasibility study into the concept. It would also face significant engineering obstacles including a munitions dump in the Beaufort Dyke, a deep trench beneath the Irish Sea. Michael Matheson MSP, the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure & Connectivity, told Express.co.uk that the idea was a “vanity project” stressing they needed additional funding for infrastructure projects. He added: “I strongly believe that if £20bn is available for investment in infrastructure in Scotland and Northern Ireland that rather than indulging the prime minister with this vanity project, such funding should be made available to our respective governments so it could be better spent on meeting the priorities of the people we represent. READ MORE: Sturgeon backlash: SNP politician criticises free university fees
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"The Scottish Government has not investigated or undertaken any feasibility for a fixed link between Scotland and Northern Ireland and has no current plans to do so. “Infrastructure investment should focus on projects that improve lives, support communities boost, our economy and work towards Net Zero. “That is how we are planning Scotland’s future infrastructure investment.” Colin Smyth, South Scotland MSP and Scottish Labour’s Transport spokesman added to Express.co.uk: “Boris Johnson is playing fantasy politics with talk of a bridge or tunnel between Portpatrick and Larne. “We already have a virtual bridge from Cairnryan Ferry Port. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--Sturgeon border warning: Fines of thousands for those who breach quarantine

Fines of up to £5,000 could be given if English airports are used before someone crosses the border to Scotland and is caught .
The Scottish First Minister pledged that existing quarantine rules apply to travellers from any country which is deemed to be a risk by Scotland but not England .
Ms Sturgeon criticised the Westminster decision yesterday for opening the UK up to international travel claiming it was `` shambolic '' .
Holyrood is , however , expected to make an announcement next week regarding air bridges .
Speaking at the First Minister Briefing at St Andrews House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much is at stake as it is right now we ca n't allow ourselves to be dragged along in the wake of another government 's , to be quite frank about it , shambolic decision-making process .
`` We 've often had limited or no notice of the UK 's proposals and that matters because some of the judgements involved here are difficult and complex .
“ It will not be the case that somebody can fly into an airport in England and come to Scotland without quarantine .
“ Let me be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another country and come to Scotland , the quarantine regulations whatever they will be at that time and we haven ’ t taken decisions right now will still apply.
” Asked how people would know about the regulations , she added : “ Because I ’ m telling people that and wanting people to be very clear about that .
“ We will come to a decision on these issues as soon as we can .
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Nicola Sturgeon slams UK government’s 'shambolic' decisions
Fines of up to £5,000 could be given if English airports are used before someone crosses the border to Scotland and is caught. The Scottish First Minister pledged that existing quarantine rules apply to travellers from any country which is deemed to be a risk by Scotland but not England.
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Ms Sturgeon criticised the Westminster decision yesterday for opening the UK up to international travel claiming it was "shambolic". Holyrood is, however, expected to make an announcement next week regarding air bridges. Speaking at the First Minister Briefing at St Andrews House, she said: “When so much is at stake as it is right now we can't allow ourselves to be dragged along in the wake of another government's, to be quite frank about it, shambolic decision-making process. "We've often had limited or no notice of the UK's proposals and that matters because some of the judgements involved here are difficult and complex.
Fines of upto £5,000 could be issued.
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to control the borders.
“It will not be the case that somebody can fly into an airport in England and come to Scotland without quarantine. “Let me be clear if you come into England from another country and come to Scotland, the quarantine regulations whatever they will be at that time and we haven’t taken decisions right now will still apply.” Asked how people would know about the regulations, she added: “Because I’m telling people that and wanting people to be very clear about that. “We will come to a decision on these issues as soon as we can.” READ MORE: Sturgeon told to END 'party political broadcast' briefings
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Scotland has moved into phase two of it's lockdown plan.
People will be expected to self-isolate upon arrival in Scotland.


thedailyexpress--2020-07-04--‘Don't blow it!’ Boris issues warning to drinkers ahead of Super Saturday

Police are braced for a weekend of chaos as the public celebrate “ super Saturday ” after more than 100 days of lockdown and are “ praying for rain ” to keep crowds down .
Pubs and bars were able to reopen from 6am under new rules dramatically easing coronavirus restrictions .
Hairdressers are also among the businesses allowed to restart for the first time in months , with many reporting waiting lists of thousands .
Mr Johnson announced that cricket is now expected to be allowed next weekend and gym reopenings in a `` couple of weeks '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ big turning point ” for the country and urged the public to enjoy it in a “ safe way ” .
He defended changing the rules on a Saturday after critics claimed it would lead to trouble , saying he did not believe it would make much difference .
Restrictions are only being eased after analysis of the statistical risks the country faces , the PM said .
“ You ’ re appreciably less likely now to be in close proximity to someone who has it than you were a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re making progress , ” he told LBC .
“ We aimed for July 4th , we wanted to set ourselves a target , we think we ’ re in good shape .
But , my message is , let ’ s not blow it now , folks , we ’ ve done a fantastic job so far in bearing down on this disease collectively , let ’ s not blow it now.
” Mr Johnson said his main message to the public is to “ enjoy summer safely ” and abide by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some pubs had been planning to reopen as the clock struck midnight to make the most of the rule changes .
But Downing Street said the ban remained in place until 6am to stop gatherings in the early hours of this morning .
West Midlands Labour Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said while he thought people would `` use good sense '' when out , it was `` very bad '' timing by the Government to allow the first reopenings on a weekend .
He added : `` The chief constable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we often have a discussion about the weekends .
`` It is the case that when the weather is inclement , the problems we have are somewhat reduced .
`` So we are praying for rain this Saturday . ''
Mr Johnson admitted it was possible to find “ all sorts of inconsistencies ” in the rule changes today ( SAT ) after being asked why a father could not walk his daughter down the aisle but driving lessons are allowed and why tennis is permitted but cricket is not .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast as possible to “ get cricket back ” and guidelines will be published in the next few days so the game can resume next weekend .
Mr Johnson also vowed to try to get theatres going `` as fast as we possibly can '' .
He urged people to wear face coverings when in confined spaces with people from outside their household and revealed he has a mask with a Florence Nightingale pattern that looks “ pretty scary ” when he puts it on .
Mr Johnson said there will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people “ whose lives have tragically been lost before their time ” .
He said “ great progress ” continues to be made in the battle against the virus and there are now regularly fewer than 1,000 new cases each day .
Office for National Statistics estimates about one person in every 2,200 in England have it .
But he said the Leicester spike shows the virus has not gone away and there will be local outbreaks for some time to come .
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said the government was trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be realistic about the “ really serious risks on both sides of the path we are trying to walk ” .
“ Go too far one side and the virus comes back again , ” he said .
“ Go too far the other side and we get even further increases in unemployment , deprivation increasing and all the social ills that go with that .
“ We are going to have health problems and we are going to have economic problems for sure .
“ We are trying to walk this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect time , there ’ s no perfect way of doing it.
” The Office for National Statistics said almost 20,000 care home residents have died with coronavirus up to June 12 .
Mr Johnson said there had been `` far too many lives lost in care homes '' and that the Government would `` go over and look at '' whether an earlier lockdown could have prevented some deaths .
`` What we certainly wanted to do to was to ensure we had the space in the NHS , that 's absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is every decision to move people out of the beds in the NHS was taken on a clinical basis and not in any way intended to endanger the care homes , '' he said .
`` Whether an earlier lockdown would have made the crucial difference is something that really we will have to go over and look at . ''

Boris Johnson urges UK to act ‘responsibly’ as lockdown eases
Police are braced for a weekend of chaos as the public celebrate “super Saturday” after more than 100 days of lockdown and are “praying for rain” to keep crowds down. Pubs and bars were able to reopen from 6am under new rules dramatically easing coronavirus restrictions.
Hairdressers are also among the businesses allowed to restart for the first time in months, with many reporting waiting lists of thousands. Mr Johnson announced that cricket is now expected to be allowed next weekend and gym reopenings in a "couple of weeks". The Prime Minister said this weekend is a “big turning point” for the country and urged the public to enjoy it in a “safe way”. He defended changing the rules on a Saturday after critics claimed it would lead to trouble, saying he did not believe it would make much difference. Restrictions are only being eased after analysis of the statistical risks the country faces, the PM said.
Boris has issued a warning to drinkers ahead of Super Saturday
The Prime Minister said this weekend is a 'big turning point' for the country
“You’re appreciably less likely now to be in close proximity to someone who has it than you were a couple of weeks ago, so we’re making progress,” he told LBC. “We aimed for July 4th, we wanted to set ourselves a target, we think we’re in good shape. But, my message is, let’s not blow it now, folks, we’ve done a fantastic job so far in bearing down on this disease collectively, let’s not blow it now.” Mr Johnson said his main message to the public is to “enjoy summer safely” and abide by the social distancing restrictions when out socialising. Some pubs had been planning to reopen as the clock struck midnight to make the most of the rule changes. But Downing Street said the ban remained in place until 6am to stop gatherings in the early hours of this morning.
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Some pubs had been planning to reopen as the clock struck midnight
West Midlands Labour Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson said while he thought people would "use good sense" when out, it was "very bad" timing by the Government to allow the first reopenings on a weekend. He added: "The chief constable and I often meet in the summer, we often have a discussion about the weekends. "It is the case that when the weather is inclement, the problems we have are somewhat reduced. "So we are praying for rain this Saturday." Mr Johnson admitted it was possible to find “all sorts of inconsistencies” in the rule changes today (SAT) after being asked why a father could not walk his daughter down the aisle but driving lessons are allowed and why tennis is permitted but cricket is not. He later revealed the government was working as fast as possible to “get cricket back” and guidelines will be published in the next few days so the game can resume next weekend.
Mr Johnson also vowed to try to get theatres going "as fast as we possibly can". He urged people to wear face coverings when in confined spaces with people from outside their household and revealed he has a mask with a Florence Nightingale pattern that looks “pretty scary” when he puts it on. Mr Johnson said there will be a “moment of remembrance” today for people “whose lives have tragically been lost before their time”. He said “great progress” continues to be made in the battle against the virus and there are now regularly fewer than 1,000 new cases each day. Office for National Statistics estimates about one person in every 2,200 in England have it. But he said the Leicester spike shows the virus has not gone away and there will be local outbreaks for some time to come. Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said the government was trying to balance risks and urged the public to be realistic about the “really serious risks on both sides of the path we are trying to walk”.
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said the government was trying to balance risks