thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--POLL: Do you agree with Labour MPs' plans for a four-day working week? VOTE HERE

Politicians and trade unionists across Europe are campaigning for their respective governments to adopt a four-day working week .
They claim reducing working hours is essential for the `` advancement of civilisation '' and would help mental health while also reducing carbon emissions .
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is a leading voice in favour of the proposals , alongside Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and Len McCluskey , general secretary of the Unite union .
The campaigners , which includes politicians from Germany and Spain , have written a letter to push for the change to be considered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours , while remaining on full pay .
In the letter , they suggest the approach could help rising unemployment levels , in response to the coronavirus crisis .
The group wrote : “ Throughout history , shorter working hours have been used during times of crisis and economic recession as a way of sharing work more equally across the economy between the unemployed and the overemployed .
“ For the advancement of civilisation and the good society , now is the moment to seize the opportunity and move towards shorter working hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lead up to the 2019 general election , the Shadow Chancellor pledged to reduce working hours .
Mr McDonnell proposed cutting the average working week from 37 to 32 hours within 10 years , without cutting pay .
JUST IN : Boris Johnson told four-day working week could destroy economy Other campaign groups have argued a reduction in hours could increase productivity and improve mental health .
Research by the Health and Safety Executive showed 17.9 million days were lost due to work-related mental health issues in 2019/20 .
It also showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , depression and anxiety in the same year .
This is up from 602,000 recorded in the previous year .
Responding to the statistics , 4 Day Week Campaign activist Joe Ryle said : “ These statistics are shocking and show that the UK desperately needs shorter working hours and a four-day working week to allow workers the time to breathe .
“ It ’ s very worrying that for the first time ever , mental health is now the biggest single cause of work-related ill health and working days lost .

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Politicians and trade unionists across Europe are campaigning for their respective governments to adopt a four-day working week. They claim reducing working hours is essential for the "advancement of civilisation" and would help mental health while also reducing carbon emissions. THIS POLL HAS CLOSED. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS.
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Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is a leading voice in favour of the proposals, alongside Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and Len McCluskey, general secretary of the Unite union. The campaigners, which includes politicians from Germany and Spain, have written a letter to push for the change to be considered. They argue for a reduction in working hours, while remaining on full pay. In the letter, they suggest the approach could help rising unemployment levels, in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Do you agree with Labour MPs' plans for a four-day working week?
The group wrote: “Throughout history, shorter working hours have been used during times of crisis and economic recession as a way of sharing work more equally across the economy between the unemployed and the overemployed. “For the advancement of civilisation and the good society, now is the moment to seize the opportunity and move towards shorter working hours with no loss of pay.” In the lead up to the 2019 general election, the Shadow Chancellor pledged to reduce working hours. Mr McDonnell proposed cutting the average working week from 37 to 32 hours within 10 years, without cutting pay. JUST IN: Boris Johnson told four-day working week could destroy economy
Boris Johnson has been urged to consider a four day working week
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Other campaign groups have argued a reduction in hours could increase productivity and improve mental health. Research by the Health and Safety Executive showed 17.9 million days were lost due to work-related mental health issues in 2019/20. It also showed that 828,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression and anxiety in the same year.
In the lead up to the 2019 general election, the Shadow Chancellor pledged to reduce working hours
This is up from 602,000 recorded in the previous year. Responding to the statistics, 4 Day Week Campaign activist Joe Ryle said: “These statistics are shocking and show that the UK desperately needs shorter working hours and a four-day working week to allow workers the time to breathe. “It’s very worrying that for the first time ever, mental health is now the biggest single cause of work-related ill health and working days lost.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Sadiq Khan squirms as furious Londoner attacks Mayor over capital's transport chaos

The Mayor of London blamed the Government 's `` mixed messaging '' as to why face coverings are not being enforced on public transport .
Mr Khan claimed `` people are confused '' .
London resident , Penny , asked : `` I 've just returned from ten days in Greece and 100 percent compliance on mask-wearing on transport .
Why are we so poor at enforcing it here in London ?
I 've been travelling to work , I see so many .
Nobody is enforcing it and I see no evidence of fines . ''
Speaking to BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The short answer is in our country , our city , we 're had mixed messaging and confused communication .
`` Anyone will remember this .
`` I was lobbying the Government to bring in compulsory face masks , they said no . ''
He added : `` People are confused about the benefits of wearing a face mask so we have to get the message across . ''
READ MORE : Sadiq Khan chaos : Mayor slammed for 'financial chaos ' after Croydon Her comments come as British Airways passengers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prove the UK 's quarantine policy should be scrapped .
The airline announced it will trial a voluntary testing regime in partnership with American Airlines which will involve hundreds of travellers on selected routes from the US to Heathrow .
Passengers will be tested 72 hours before departure , as well as on arrival at the west London airport , and three days later .
British Airways said it will share the results of the project with the UK and US governments .
It hopes the data will demonstrate that a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` robust '' enough to replace the requirement for international travellers arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days .
Passengers who take part in the pilot will still be required to follow existing quarantine rules , even if they receive negative results for all three tests .
The pilot begins on November 25 for flights from New York , Los Angeles and Dallas .
Other carriers may join the scheme in the coming weeks .
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The Mayor of London blamed the Government's "mixed messaging" as to why face coverings are not being enforced on public transport. Mr Khan claimed "people are confused". London resident, Penny, asked: "I've just returned from ten days in Greece and 100 percent compliance on mask-wearing on transport. Why are we so poor at enforcing it here in London? I've been travelling to work, I see so many. Nobody is enforcing it and I see no evidence of fines."
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Speaking to BBC Radio London, Mr Khan said: "The short answer is in our country, our city, we're had mixed messaging and confused communication. "Anyone will remember this. "I was lobbying the Government to bring in compulsory face masks, they said no." He added: "People are confused about the benefits of wearing a face mask so we have to get the message across." READ MORE: Sadiq Khan chaos: Mayor slammed for 'financial chaos' after Croydon
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Her comments come as British Airways passengers will be tested for coronavirus in a bid to prove the UK's quarantine policy should be scrapped. The airline announced it will trial a voluntary testing regime in partnership with American Airlines which will involve hundreds of travellers on selected routes from the US to Heathrow. Passengers will be tested 72 hours before departure, as well as on arrival at the west London airport, and three days later. British Airways said it will share the results of the project with the UK and US governments.
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It hopes the data will demonstrate that a single test 72 hours before a flight is "robust" enough to replace the requirement for international travellers arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14 days. Passengers who take part in the pilot will still be required to follow existing quarantine rules, even if they receive negative results for all three tests. The pilot begins on November 25 for flights from New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. Other carriers may join the scheme in the coming weeks. DON'T MISS Sadiq Khan blasts 'chaos' in No10 as he brands Cummings 'rat in sack' [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--BBC licence fee fury: Tory MPs demand end to ‘immoral campaign’ against vulnerable people

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In a letter to the corporation , the backbenchers condemned the “ immoral campaign ” to recover costs from those resisting the £157.50 fee .
It follows the revelation last week that Capita , the controversial TV licensing enforcement firm , is continuing to send staff to visit homes during the lockdown across England .
Although the BBC has postponed action against elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the decision to scrap free TV licences for everyone aged over 75 , the corporation is continuing to pursue other non payers .
The letter to BBC director general Tim Davie organised by Tory backbencher Jonathan Gullis says : “ We are writing to you following the recent scandalous revelation that despite the national emergency we face with Covid-19 , the BBC is continuing to prosecute and harass vulnerable people and families during the lockdown .
“ Allowing Capita to continue sending debt collectors to knock on doors during this pandemic is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected of the British public service broadcaster.
” It adds : “ As the client , the BBC should tell Capita that this is most certainly not essential .

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In a letter to the corporation, the backbenchers condemned the “immoral campaign” to recover costs from those resisting the £157.50 fee. It follows the revelation last week that Capita, the controversial TV licensing enforcement firm, is continuing to send staff to visit homes during the lockdown across England.
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Although the BBC has postponed action against elderly viewers who refuse to pay the fee following the decision to scrap free TV licences for everyone aged over 75, the corporation is continuing to pursue other non payers. The letter to BBC director general Tim Davie organised by Tory backbencher Jonathan Gullis says: “We are writing to you following the recent scandalous revelation that despite the national emergency we face with Covid-19, the BBC is continuing to prosecute and harass vulnerable people and families during the lockdown. “Allowing Capita to continue sending debt collectors to knock on doors during this pandemic is unjust, unprincipled and far below what is expected of the British public service broadcaster.” It adds: “As the client, the BBC should tell Capita that this is most certainly not essential.
Tory MPs have written to the BBC director general demanding an end to debt collectors being used
“It is also highly irresponsible, not to mention a major health risk for Capita employees to enter the homes of people, many of whom are vulnerable in the middle of a major pandemic and could spread the virus. “This immoral campaign of persecuting and harassing the poorest in our society during the unprecedented battle with Covid-19 must stop immediately. “We demand an immediate halt in all debt recollection field operations for, at minimum, the duration of the lockdown.” Among the 24 signatories of the letter were senior MPs Philip Davies, Robert Goodwill, Robert Halfon and Andrea Jenkyns. JUST IN: Christmas SAVED: Boris Johnson to relax rules for up to 3 days for families
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--Christmas SAVED: Boris to relax rules for up to 3 days in superb family reunion–EXCLUSIVE

The Prime Minister wants a UK-wide blueprint for the festive season that will loosen household-mixing restrictions to permit members from a maximum of three separate homes to gather under the same roof .
Ministers are discussing an overall limit on numbers of people - likely to be around 10 - who can gather around the table for Christmas lunch and other festive meals .
The talks come as the Government is preparing a toughened three-tier regional regime of restrictions - potentially including stricter rules than before on alcohol sales and household mixing - to replace the current second lockdown across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s spokesman said : “ We are looking at ways to ensure that people can spend time with close family over Christmas at the end of what has been an incredibly difficult year.
” Talks between Downing Street and the leaders of the devolved governments in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland about imposing the same rules over the entire UK for a brief period are said to be making progress .
Debate about the limit on attendees at festive gatherings is continuing amid concerns about discriminating against families with large numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night confirmed the Prime Minister intends to end the second lockdown in England on schedule next month , although work is still continuing on how the new regional system will function .
Further restrictions on household mixing and alcohol sales are being considered .
Some sources claim an extra fourth tier of even more draconian rules could be added for areas suffering the worst Covid outbreaks .
But Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick on Tuesday insisted the new regime would mark a “ significant easing ” of coronavirus measures .
The Cabinet minister said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s hope and very firm expectation is that we will see a significant easing of measures as we move into December . ''
Appearing on Times Radio , Mr Jenrick was asked if the Government might be forced to ban indoor meetings over Christmas if Covid-19 cases are still high .
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The hard yards that we ’ ve done in November were designed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much more normal December so that we can go to the shops , we can use hospitality and , as far as possible , we can be together as families at Christmas .
“ We can see from the data that the tiered approach in October and early November was having an impact , particularly in some parts of the country .
“ It ’ s too early to say the true impact of the new national measures because there ’ s a lag time of two or three weeks , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be in a position to take that judgment.
” Asked about the change in restrictions next month , the Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : “ It ’ s our intention to bring the tougher national measures to an end on December 2 .
That will happen in law and we will then move to a regionalised approach again .
“ We will set that out to Parliament next week .
In terms of the progress which is being made , obviously we will wait to see further data over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so.
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He said ministers will study rates of infection , hospitalisation , intensive care occupancy and the overall pressure on the NHS when deciding the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the proposals before the national lockdown in England ends on December 2 with up to 70 Tories threatening to oppose restrictions if they are considered to have an excessive economic impact .
Mark Harper , chairman of the new backbench Covid Recovery Group of MPs sceptical about further lockdowns , said the onus was on the Government to show the measures balanced curbing the disease with the wider impact on public health and economy .
“ MPs will await with interest to see the justification the Government sets out ahead of the debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock yesterday told MPs it was “ too early ” to say what measures the Government will implement following the four-week shutdown in England .
He pledged to look at a proposal to allocate tiers by districts rather than by county from Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake .
Mr Hancock said : “ Throughout the process of the tiered system , we ’ ve always looked at a level of granular detail whether that be district council-level or indeed at ward-level in some cases to make sure that we have the appropriate measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s too early to say exactly how we ’ ll proceed from December 3 , that ’ s a commitment that I can make.
” The discussions about national rules over Christmas follow increasing divergence between the four parts of the UK in the response to coronavirus .
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday announced that a total of 11 council areas are to be placed under her government ’ s highest tier of coronavirus restrictions later this week .
The Level 4 measures , similar to a full lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glasgow , Renfrewshire , East Renfrewshire , East Dunbartonshire , West Dunbartonshire , North Lanarkshire , South Lanarkshire , East Ayrshire , South Ayrshire , Stirling and West Lothian .
Under the Level 4 restrictions under the Scottish system , non-essential shops will be forced to shut , with bars , restaurants , gyms , hairdressers and visitor attractions also prohibited from opening – although schools will stay open .
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament , Ms Sturgeon said : “ I know people are frustrated that other restrictions have remained in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to be short and sharp .
“ And in this situation , it is specifically intended to have an impact in advance of Christmas and the most challenging winter period.
” A Downing Street spokesman said : “ We are looking at ending national restrictions on December 2 and moving to a tier system .
“ There will be separate rules for Christmas but no decision has been taken about those yet .
”

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The Prime Minister wants a UK-wide blueprint for the festive season that will loosen household-mixing restrictions to permit members from a maximum of three separate homes to gather under the same roof. Ministers are discussing an overall limit on numbers of people - likely to be around 10 - who can gather around the table for Christmas lunch and other festive meals. The talks come as the Government is preparing a toughened three-tier regional regime of restrictions - potentially including stricter rules than before on alcohol sales and household mixing - to replace the current second lockdown across England from December 2.
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Mr Johnson’s spokesman said: “We are looking at ways to ensure that people can spend time with close family over Christmas at the end of what has been an incredibly difficult year.” Talks between Downing Street and the leaders of the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland about imposing the same rules over the entire UK for a brief period are said to be making progress. Debate about the limit on attendees at festive gatherings is continuing amid concerns about discriminating against families with large numbers of children. Downing Street on Tuesday night confirmed the Prime Minister intends to end the second lockdown in England on schedule next month, although work is still continuing on how the new regional system will function. Further restrictions on household mixing and alcohol sales are being considered. Some sources claim an extra fourth tier of even more draconian rules could be added for areas suffering the worst Covid outbreaks. But Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick on Tuesday insisted the new regime would mark a “significant easing” of coronavirus measures. The Cabinet minister said: “The PM and the Government’s hope and very firm expectation is that we will see a significant easing of measures as we move into December." Appearing on Times Radio, Mr Jenrick was asked if the Government might be forced to ban indoor meetings over Christmas if Covid-19 cases are still high.
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He said: “We don’t know that yet. The hard yards that we’ve done in November were designed to enable most people in England to have a much more normal December so that we can go to the shops, we can use hospitality and, as far as possible, we can be together as families at Christmas. “We can see from the data that the tiered approach in October and early November was having an impact, particularly in some parts of the country. “It’s too early to say the true impact of the new national measures because there’s a lag time of two or three weeks, but hopefully by the end of November we’ll be in a position to take that judgment.” Asked about the change in restrictions next month, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “It’s our intention to bring the tougher national measures to an end on December 2. That will happen in law and we will then move to a regionalised approach again. “We will set that out to Parliament next week. In terms of the progress which is being made, obviously we will wait to see further data over the course of the next week or so.” JUST IN: Barnier and EU ‘dripping with sweat’ as negotiations reach 'breaking point'
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Under Boris’ Christmas plans up to three separate household could be permitted to mix
The national ‘R’ infection rate was falling, the spokesman added. He said ministers will study rates of infection, hospitalisation, intensive care occupancy and the overall pressure on the NHS when deciding the new regional regime. MPs will vote on the proposals before the national lockdown in England ends on December 2 with up to 70 Tories threatening to oppose restrictions if they are considered to have an excessive economic impact. Mark Harper, chairman of the new backbench Covid Recovery Group of MPs sceptical about further lockdowns, said the onus was on the Government to show the measures balanced curbing the disease with the wider impact on public health and economy. “MPs will await with interest to see the justification the Government sets out ahead of the debate,” he said. Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday told MPs it was “too early” to say what measures the Government will implement following the four-week shutdown in England. He pledged to look at a proposal to allocate tiers by districts rather than by county from Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--Boris unveils £12bn plan creating thousands of new jobs for Britain's 'prosperous future'

The Prime Minister on Wednesday will set out a 10-point programme for environmentally-friendly energy and transport in the effort to wipe out the country ’ s contribution to climate change by 2050 .
Boris Johnson will promise a surge in high-skilled jobs based in the UK ’ s industrial heartlands in the North East , Yorkshire and the Humber , West Midlands , Scotland and Wales .
Key initiatives will include Government investment in offshore wind farms , hydrogen powers , electric cars , nuclear energy and host of other high-tech initiatives .
Ambitious targets including banning the sale of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 2030 will also be set , along with the eventual phasing out of diesel lorries .
Motorists will be offered more than £500million in grants to encourage to switch to ultra low carbon vehicles .
Officials predict the huge injection of cash will encourage private investment in green worth more than £36billion by the end of the decade .
Ahead of the announcement , the Prime Minister said : “ Although this year has taken a very different path to the one we expected , I haven ’ t lost sight of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
“ My Ten Point Plan will create , support and protect hundreds of thousands of green jobs , whilst making strides towards net zero by 2050 .
“ Our green industrial revolution will be powered by the wind turbines of Scotland and the North East , propelled by the electric vehicles made in the Midlands and advanced by the latest technologies developed in Wales , so we can look ahead to a more prosperous , greener future.
” Mr Johnson ’ s plan will be seen by Tory MPs as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the departure of his chief strategy adviser Dominic Cummings last week .
The Prime Minister , currently self-isolating in Downing Street after a meeting with an MP who later tested positive for coronavirus , is keen to show his ambitions for transforming the country have not been blown off course by the pandemic .
He also wants to demonstrate his commitment to “ build back better ” and “ build back greener ” in the economic recovery from the health crisis .
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He will promise an extra £200 million of new funding to create two carbon capture clusters by the mid-2020s with a further two set to be created by 2030 .
A further £500 million will be pledged for hydrogen heating and cooking technology .
Targets are being set for the establishment of the country ’ s first hydrogen powered neighbourhood by 2023 , followed by a village in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the decade .
A total of £525million will be earmarked to develop large and smaller-scale nuclear plants and research and develop new advanced modular reactors .

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The Prime Minister on Wednesday will set out a 10-point programme for environmentally-friendly energy and transport in the effort to wipe out the country’s contribution to climate change by 2050. Boris Johnson will promise a surge in high-skilled jobs based in the UK’s industrial heartlands in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, Scotland and Wales. Key initiatives will include Government investment in offshore wind farms, hydrogen powers, electric cars, nuclear energy and host of other high-tech initiatives.
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Ambitious targets including banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and cars by 2030 will also be set, along with the eventual phasing out of diesel lorries. Motorists will be offered more than £500million in grants to encourage to switch to ultra low carbon vehicles. Officials predict the huge injection of cash will encourage private investment in green worth more than £36billion by the end of the decade. Ahead of the announcement, the Prime Minister said: “Although this year has taken a very different path to the one we expected, I haven’t lost sight of our ambitious plans to level up across the country.
Boris unveils £12bn plan creating thousands of new jobs for Britain's 'prosperous future'
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak at a Tesco distribution centre earlier this month
“My Ten Point Plan will create, support and protect hundreds of thousands of green jobs, whilst making strides towards net zero by 2050. “Our green industrial revolution will be powered by the wind turbines of Scotland and the North East, propelled by the electric vehicles made in the Midlands and advanced by the latest technologies developed in Wales, so we can look ahead to a more prosperous, greener future.” Mr Johnson’s plan will be seen by Tory MPs as the first step in refreshing the Government after the departure of his chief strategy adviser Dominic Cummings last week. The Prime Minister, currently self-isolating in Downing Street after a meeting with an MP who later tested positive for coronavirus, is keen to show his ambitions for transforming the country have not been blown off course by the pandemic. He also wants to demonstrate his commitment to “build back better” and “build back greener” in the economic recovery from the health crisis. JUST IN: Barnier and EU ‘dripping with sweat’ as negotiations reach breaking
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Boris Johnson’s plan includes producing enough offshore wind to power every home
His “green industrial revolution” blueprint comes ahead of the COP26 climate summit of world leaders in Glasgow next year. The 10-point plan includes: Offshore wind: Producing enough offshore wind to power every home, quadrupling how much we produce to 40GW by 2030, supporting up to 60,000 jobs.
Hydrogen: Working with industry with an aim to generate 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 for industry, transport, power and homes, and aiming to develop the first town heated entirely by hydrogen by the end of the decade.
Nuclear: Advancing nuclear as a clean energy source, across large scale nuclear and developing the next generation of small and advanced reactors, which could support 10,000 jobs.
Electric vehicles: Backing car manufacturing in the West Midlands, North East and North Wales to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, and transforming the country’s national infrastructure to better support electric vehicles.
Public transport, cycling and walking: Making cycling and walking more attractive ways to travel and investing in zero-emission public transport of the future.
Jet Zero and greener maritime: Supporting difficult-to-decarbonise industries to become greener through research projects for zero-emission planes and ships.
Homes and public buildings: Making homes, schools and hospitals greener, warmer and more energy efficient, whilst creating 50,000 jobs by 2030, and a target to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028.
Carbon capture: Seeking to make the UK a world-leader in technology to capture and store harmful emissions away from the atmosphere, with a target to remove 10MT of carbon dioxide by 2030, equivalent to all emissions of the industrial Humber today.
Nature: Protecting and restoring our natural environment, planting 30,000 hectares of trees every year, whilst creating and retaining thousands of jobs.
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To deliver his plan, Mr Johnson will today unveil a series of new investment projects including in cutting-edge carbon capture, usage and storage technology. He will promise an extra £200 million of new funding to create two carbon capture clusters by the mid-2020s with a further two set to be created by 2030. A further £500 million will be pledged for hydrogen heating and cooking technology. Targets are being set for the establishment of the country’s first hydrogen powered neighbourhood by 2023, followed by a village in 2025 and an entire town by the end of the decade. A total of £525million will be earmarked to develop large and smaller-scale nuclear plants and research and develop new advanced modular reactors.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--'Mind boggling!' Labour MPs' plans for a four-day working week ridiculed in poll

Governments throughout Europe are facing increasingly louder calls to introduce the shortened working by politicians and trade unions in the respective countries .
They claim reducing working hours is vital for the `` advancement of civilisation '' and would improve mental health as well as reduce carbon emissions .
In Britain , the Labour Party 's former shadow chancellor John McDonnell is a leading voice in the campaign for such proposals , alongside Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and Len McCluskey , general secretary of the Labour-affiliated Unite union .
Campaigners including politicians from Germany and Spain have written a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considered , arguing for a reduction in working hours , while remaining on full pay .
They also claim the implementation of such proposals could help unemployment levels , which have risen significantly throughout Europe during the coronavirus pandemic .
But Express.co.uk readers have torn apart the idea in our latest poll , which asked : `` Do you agree with Labour MPs ' plans for a four-day working week ? ''
The poll , which ran from 8am until 10pm on Tuesday November 17 , saw a huge 87 percent ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The remaining 13 percent ( 708 readers ) agreeing with the introduction of the shortened working week , whole less than one percent ( 57 readers ) were undecided .
Express.co.uk readers ridiculed the idea of a four-day working week , lashing out at the Labour Party and claiming it is particularly unworkable when the country is still financially `` on its knees '' in the struggle against coronavirus .
One said : `` When the country is on its knees financially due to COVID ?
`` Only Labour could suggest we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A second reader wrote : `` Work less hours to aid recovery ?
Only Labour could think that would work . ''
Another person commented : `` Companies could not afford to pay five days of salaries for four days work .
`` The productivity would fall and we would soon be bankrupt .
A fourth person added : `` Labour are completely incapable of coming up with new ideas .
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In their letter pushing for the introduction of a shortened working week , the group of politicians and trade unions wrote : “ Throughout history , shorter working hours have been used during times of crisis and economic recession as a way of sharing work more equally across the economy between the unemployed and the overemployed .
“ For the advancement of civilisation and the good society , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity and move towards shorter working hours with no loss of pay.
” In the lead-up to last December 's general election , Labour 's Shadow Chancellor Mr McDonnell had pledged to reduce working hours for Britons if the party could succeed in unseating the Conservative Party from power .
He had proposed reducing the average working week by five hours to 32 hours within the next decade , without Britons losing out on any pay .

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Governments throughout Europe are facing increasingly louder calls to introduce the shortened working by politicians and trade unions in the respective countries. They claim reducing working hours is vital for the "advancement of civilisation" and would improve mental health as well as reduce carbon emissions. In Britain, the Labour Party's former shadow chancellor John McDonnell is a leading voice in the campaign for such proposals, alongside Green Party MP Caroline Lucas and Len McCluskey, general secretary of the Labour-affiliated Unite union.
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Campaigners including politicians from Germany and Spain have written a letter to push for the change to be considered, arguing for a reduction in working hours, while remaining on full pay. They also claim the implementation of such proposals could help unemployment levels, which have risen significantly throughout Europe during the coronavirus pandemic. But Express.co.uk readers have torn apart the idea in our latest poll, which asked: "Do you agree with Labour MPs' plans for a four-day working week?" The poll, which ran from 8am until 10pm on Tuesday November 17, saw a huge 87 percent (5,383 readers) vote against the proposal.
Labour Party news: The four-day working week proposal has been torn apart by Express.co.uk readers
Labour Prty news: Campaigners are pushing for Boris Johnson to introduce a four-day working week
The remaining 13 percent (708 readers) agreeing with the introduction of the shortened working week, whole less than one percent (57 readers) were undecided. Express.co.uk readers ridiculed the idea of a four-day working week, lashing out at the Labour Party and claiming it is particularly unworkable when the country is still financially "on its knees" in the struggle against coronavirus. One said: "When the country is on its knees financially due to COVID? "Only Labour could suggest we have a four-day week. Mind boggling." READ MORE: Rachel Riley slams Labour for ‘disgraceful’ Jeremy Corbyn decision
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Labour Party news: Express.co.uk readers voted against the proposal for a four-day working week
Labour Party news: John McDonnell pushed the idea of a four-day working week in the lead-up to the general election
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"This has been tried and failed spectacularly before." In their letter pushing for the introduction of a shortened working week, the group of politicians and trade unions wrote: “Throughout history, shorter working hours have been used during times of crisis and economic recession as a way of sharing work more equally across the economy between the unemployed and the overemployed. “For the advancement of civilisation and the good society, now is the moment to seize the opportunity and move towards shorter working hours with no loss of pay.” In the lead-up to last December's general election, Labour's Shadow Chancellor Mr McDonnell had pledged to reduce working hours for Britons if the party could succeed in unseating the Conservative Party from power. He had proposed reducing the average working week by five hours to 32 hours within the next decade, without Britons losing out on any pay.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Brexiteer rages at Boris Johnson for FAILING UK as no deal now IMPOSSIBLE 'We are stuck!'

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib argued the UK was essentially stuck in its attempt to leave the European Union .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Habib insisted the UK was tied indefinitely to the withdrawal agreement the EU leaders and Boris Johnson had signed .
He added a no deal Brexit would allow the UK to cleanly break away from the European Union .
However , he said , this would not be possible without breaking the terms of the withdrawal agreement and passing through the Internal Market Bill .
Mr Habib said : `` There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that we can not now have a no deal without Boris Johnson denouncing or repudiating the withdrawal agreement .
`` This is because that agreement has longterm binding impacts on the United Kingdom .
`` We have a deal of some description from which we simply can not escape . ''
DO N'T MISS : SNP savaged for being 'anti-trade and hellbent ' on UK chaos in row Mr Habib then argued why he believed the initially agreed withdrawal agreement was bad for Britain .
He continued : `` There is nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associated political declaration , nothing good from the UK 's perspective .
`` I 'm sure the Daily Express readers know it includes something called the Northern Irish protocol which essentially puts a border down the Irish sea , commits Northern Ireland to EU state aid law , this means that as EU state aid laws change , Northern Ireland has to adopt them .
`` Because Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom that will have blowback into the rest of the UK . ''
Mr Habib concluded that at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not easily experience all the benefits of Brexit .
He said : `` We are already stuck , to some extent , in the gravitational pull of the European Union .
`` It was this recognition that forced the Prime Minister to bring forward the Internal Market Bill to try and unpick the international commitments he has made to the EU by overriding it through domestic law .
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Brexit: Johnson 'stuck' with leaving on agreement says Habib
Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib argued the UK was essentially stuck in its attempt to leave the European Union. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Habib insisted the UK was tied indefinitely to the withdrawal agreement the EU leaders and Boris Johnson had signed. He added a no deal Brexit would allow the UK to cleanly break away from the European Union.
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However, he said, this would not be possible without breaking the terms of the withdrawal agreement and passing through the Internal Market Bill. Mr Habib said: "There are two things to say, the first is that we cannot now have a no deal without Boris Johnson denouncing or repudiating the withdrawal agreement. "This is because that agreement has long-term binding impacts on the United Kingdom. "We have a deal of some description from which we simply cannot escape." DON'T MISS: SNP savaged for being 'anti-trade and hellbent' on UK chaos in row
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Brexit news: Ben Habib said a no deal Brexit would allow the UK to cleanly break away from the European Union.
Mr Habib then argued why he believed the initially agreed withdrawal agreement was bad for Britain. He continued: "There is nothing good in the withdrawal agreement and its associated political declaration, nothing good from the UK's perspective. "I'm sure the Daily Express readers know it includes something called the Northern Irish protocol which essentially puts a border down the Irish sea, commits Northern Ireland to EU state aid law, this means that as EU state aid laws change, Northern Ireland has to adopt them. "Because Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom that will have blowback into the rest of the UK."
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Brexit news: Ben Habib attacked Boris Johnson and accused the Prime Minister of failing Britons as he claimed a no deal Brexit was no longer possible.
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Mr Habib concluded that at this stage, the UK was trapped and could not easily experience all the benefits of Brexit. He said: "We are already stuck, to some extent, in the gravitational pull of the European Union. "It was this recognition that forced the Prime Minister to bring forward the Internal Market Bill to try and unpick the international commitments he has made to the EU by overriding it through domestic law. READ MORE: EU accused of making 'mistake' with 'misleading' chart in Brexit talks [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Jeremy Corbyn BACK: Starmer branded 'weak' as Labour lifts suspension - 'Lost my vote!'

Mr Corbyn announced on Tuesday evening to his Twitter followers : `` I am pleased to have been reinstated in the Labour Party and would like to thank party members , trade unionists , and all who have offered solidarity .
Our movement must now come together to oppose and defeat this deeply damaging Conservative government . ''
Labour 's disputes panel had spent today discussing the suspension of Mr Corbyn to determine what further action should be taken .
The final decision to readmit the former Labour leader to the party has sparked anger among some in the Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to apologise for the comments he made .
Mr Corbyn was suspended from his party after comments he made about a report on antisemitism in the Labour Party .
However , a decision was made by the panel of the National Executive Committee of the Labour party to reinstate him .
The five-member panel met on Tuesday for several hours to deliberate the decision .
Now Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has made a statement on Twitter about Mr Corbyn 's reinstatement back into the Labour Party .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painful day for the Jewish community and those Labour members who have fought so hard to tackle antisemitism .
`` I know the hurt that has been caused and the trauma people have felt .
`` Jeremy Corbyn 's statement in response to the EHRC report was wrong and completely distracted from a report that identified unlawful conduct in our tackling of racism within the Labour Party .
JUST IN : Boris warned he risks losing election to Starmer '' This should shame us all . ''
In response to the antisemitism report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Semitism within his party had been `` dramatically overstated '' .
He claimed this overstatement gas been orchestrated by his opponents .
Prior to Mr Corbyn 's suspension , new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said anyone who considers the issue had been `` exaggerated '' should `` be nowhere near the Labour Party '' .
The report was conducted by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) , its findings were damning for Mr Corbyn 's leadership and claimed that under his rule the Labour party was `` responsible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassment .
The Jewish Labour Movement was today furious at the decision to reinstate Mr Corbyn .
They released a statement that said : `` Today 's decision will only embolden those who agreed with him .
`` Once again we find ourselves having to remind the Labour Party that Jeremy Corbyn is not the victim of Labour antisemitism - Jewish members are . ''
Mr Corbyn attempted to clarify his original response on his Facebook page .
DO N'T MISS Starmer 's blazing row with Corbyn ally amid calls for Brexit apology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about affiliation with Corbyn [ INSIGHT ] Keir Starmer warned over 'weak ' move if Jeremy Corbyn reinstated [ PICTURES ] He wrote : `` To be clear , concerns about anti-Semitism are neither 'exaggerated ' nor 'overstated ' . ''
Trade Union leader Len McCluskey today on Twitter said that Mr Corbyn 's readmission was `` the correct , fair and unifying decision '' .
He added : `` As a party , we now move forward to implement the EHRC ’ s recommendations and redouble our efforts to inspire voters about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the transformation of our nations into fairer places for our people .
Only Labour , united and strong , can bring this about . ''
Editor of the Jewish Chronicle Stephen Pollard today tweeted : `` Starmer has shown that he is fundamentally weak and that his commitment to changing Labour is superficial .
`` He can talk all he likes about it , but when push comes to shove he leads the same party .
Earlier today , before the decision to reinstate Mr Corbyn was made , Mr Pollard tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you have learned nothing .
`` Expel him and you show you are on the way back to decency . ''
A bitter reaction to the news also came from Gideon Falter , chief executive of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism .
He said : `` That report condemned Mr Corbyn and his allies for presiding over the institutionalisation of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party .
“ By readmitting Mr Corbyn , the Labour Party has once again excused anti-Semitism and proved itself unwilling to address it.
” The Board of Deputies of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` today 's decision is a retrograde step for the Labour Party in its relations with the Jewish community '' .
The Twitter-sphere has been in an uproar since the news was announced that Mr Corbyn was being reinstated .
One Twitter user said : `` Labour has just lost my next election vote . ''
Another Twitter user defended Mr Corbyn , he tweeted : `` I 'm still waiting to here a single racist quote from him to prove he 's racist .
`` Admittedly the party could have handled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris he 's a Saint . ''
`` Now all we need is for Jeremy to be reinstated as Leader . ''
Amanda Milling , co-chairman of the Conservative Party , said : “ Keir Starmer is failing to stand up for British Jews .
“ By allowing Jeremy Corbyn back into the Labour Party he is sending a message that the shameful antisemitism of recent years should be allowed to continue.
” Mr Corbyn had warned he would fight the suspension and his supporters had raised money to cover the costs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanently booted out of the party .

Jeremy Corbyn to be re-admitted into Labour after suspension
Mr Corbyn announced on Tuesday evening to his Twitter followers: "I am pleased to have been reinstated in the Labour Party and would like to thank party members, trade unionists, and all who have offered solidarity. Our movement must now come together to oppose and defeat this deeply damaging Conservative government." Labour's disputes panel had spent today discussing the suspension of Mr Corbyn to determine what further action should be taken.
The final decision to readmit the former Labour leader to the party has sparked anger among some in the Party's ranks as Mr Corbyn has still failed to apologise for the comments he made. Mr Corbyn was suspended from his party after comments he made about a report on antisemitism in the Labour Party. However, a decision was made by the panel of the National Executive Committee of the Labour party to reinstate him. The five-member panel met on Tuesday for several hours to deliberate the decision.
Jeremy Corbyn is to be readmitted to the Labour Party
Now Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has made a statement on Twitter about Mr Corbyn's reinstatement back into the Labour Party. He said: "I know that this has been another painful day for the Jewish community and those Labour members who have fought so hard to tackle antisemitism. "I know the hurt that has been caused and the trauma people have felt. "Jeremy Corbyn's statement in response to the EHRC report was wrong and completely distracted from a report that identified unlawful conduct in our tackling of racism within the Labour Party. JUST IN: Boris warned he risks losing election to Starmer
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"This should shame us all." In response to the antisemitism report, Mr Corbyn said the scale of anti-Semitism within his party had been "dramatically overstated". He claimed this overstatement gas been orchestrated by his opponents. Prior to Mr Corbyn's suspension, new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said anyone who considers the issue had been "exaggerated" should "be nowhere near the Labour Party". The report was conducted by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), its findings were damning for Mr Corbyn's leadership and claimed that under his rule the Labour party was "responsible for unlawful acts" of anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
The Jewish Labour Movement was today furious at the decision to reinstate Mr Corbyn. They released a statement that said: "Today's decision will only embolden those who agreed with him. "Once again we find ourselves having to remind the Labour Party that Jeremy Corbyn is not the victim of Labour antisemitism - Jewish members are." Mr Corbyn attempted to clarify his original response on his Facebook page. DON'T MISS
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He wrote: "To be clear, concerns about anti-Semitism are neither 'exaggerated' nor 'overstated'." Trade Union leader Len McCluskey today on Twitter said that Mr Corbyn's readmission was "the correct, fair and unifying decision". He added: "As a party, we now move forward to implement the EHRC’s recommendations and redouble our efforts to inspire voters about Keir’s 10 pledges. "And the transformation of our nations into fairer places for our people. Only Labour, united and strong, can bring this about."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
Editor of the Jewish Chronicle Stephen Pollard today tweeted: "Starmer has shown that he is fundamentally weak and that his commitment to changing Labour is superficial. "He can talk all he likes about it, but when push comes to shove he leads the same party. "Shame on him." Earlier today, before the decision to reinstate Mr Corbyn was made, Mr Pollard tweeted: "Readmit Corbyn and you show that you have learned nothing.
Jeremy Corbyn has been reinstated into the Labour Party
"Expel him and you show you are on the way back to decency." A bitter reaction to the news also came from Gideon Falter, chief executive of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism. He said: "That report condemned Mr Corbyn and his allies for presiding over the institutionalisation of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. “By readmitting Mr Corbyn, the Labour Party has once again excused anti-Semitism and proved itself unwilling to address it.”
Jeremy Corbyn has been reinstated into the Labour Party
Senior Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge also condemned the move. The MP said it showed a "broken outcome from a broken system". She tweeted: "A factional, opaque and dysfunctional complaints process could never reach a fair conclusion. "This is exactly why the EHRC instructed Labour to set up an independent process!"
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Owen Jones turns on Corbyn as he slams ex-Labour chief's 'lack of emotional intelligence'

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Guardian columnist Owen Jones has criticised the `` lack of emotional intelligence '' shown towards Labour 's anti-Semitism scandal by people like Jeremy Corbyn .
This comes after the former leader had been suspended from the party for comments that he made in the wake of the EHRC 's report into anti-Semitism in the party .
Mr Corbyn issued a clarification that concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 'overstated ' '' , and has since been reinstated .
Mr Jones told BBC Politics Live : `` He expressed his regret , and I think that 's an important clarification .
`` What 's so tragic about this whole saga is the focus should have been on the Labour Party and the Left uniting around the implementation of the EHRC recommendations .
`` It should have been about us uniting around accepting the hurt and distress that 's been caused to Jewish people , not just in the party but across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-Semitism , so we can all move on .
`` All the way through this there 's been this problem of a lack of emotional intelligence . ''
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Jeremy Corbyn had 'lack of emotional intelligence' says Jones
Guardian columnist Owen Jones has criticised the "lack of emotional intelligence" shown towards Labour's anti-Semitism scandal by people like Jeremy Corbyn. This comes after the former leader had been suspended from the party for comments that he made in the wake of the EHRC's report into anti-Semitism in the party. Mr Corbyn issued a clarification that concerns about anti-Semitism were "neither 'exaggerated' or 'overstated'", and has since been reinstated.
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Mr Jones told BBC Politics Live: "He expressed his regret, and I think that's an important clarification. "What's so tragic about this whole saga is the focus should have been on the Labour Party and the Left uniting around the implementation of the EHRC recommendations. "It should have been about us uniting around accepting the hurt and distress that's been caused to Jewish people, not just in the party but across the country, by the existence of anti-Semitism, so we can all move on. "All the way through this there's been this problem of a lack of emotional intelligence." READ MORE: 'No need for civil war!' Starmer denies Labour 'schism' over Corbyn
Owen Jones TURNS ON Corbyn as he slams ex-Labour chief's 'lack of emotional intelligence'
'He expressed his regret, and I think that's an important clarification.'
The columnist continued: "If I went around punching people and then people on the Right said, 'this shows how violent the Left is', just because they're extrapolating in a way that I might find problematic, I've still caused hurt and distress to people which is real and has to be acknowledged. "I think that's the problem - the hurt and distress that many Jews felt is real, and has to be acknowledged. "If it ends up that the people on the Left become the guys getting defensive over anti-Semitism on TV, there's no future for the Left in this country. "What we need to be talking about is public ownership, taxing the rich, scrapping tuition fees."
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'I think that's the problem - the hurt and distress that many Jews felt is real.'
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In response to the EHRC report in October, Mr Corbyn wrote: "One anti-Semite is one too many, but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media." This statement resulted in him having the Labour whip removed last month. Making an appeal to the party, the MP has since said: "To be clear, concerns about anti-Semitism are neither 'exaggerated' nor 'overstated'. The point I wished to make was that the vast majority of Labour Party members were and remain committed anti-racists deeply opposed to anti-Semitism." DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Boris vows NEW voice of Union – but SNP ‘handed Christmas present’ in devolution row

The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said Mr Johnson had always fully supported Scottish devolution .
It comes just hours after the Mr Johnson reportedly described it as a `` disaster '' in a conference call with Tory MPs .
Mr Johnson is understood to have told Conservative MPs devolution had been `` a disaster north of the border '' and called it `` Tony Blair 's biggest mistake '' .
However , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman hit back insisting Boris “ rejects ” those who are trying to break up the Union .
The spokesman said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devolution .
This Government continues to put the Union at the heart of everything that we do .
`` The PM has been clear that he thinks the four corners of the UK stronger together and he will be the voice of the majority of Scottish people who voted decisively to keep the UK together .
`` He will always stand against those trying to separate the United Kingdom .
`` The PM believes that we had what was a once-in-a-generation referendum and that the result of it should be respected .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break up the United Kingdom . ''
Downing Street did not deny Mr Johnson made the comments which were understood to have been said during a discussion with the Northern Research Group of backbenchers yesterday .
Polling guru professor of politics at Strathclyde University John Curtice , and Scottish polling guru , told Express.co.uk the SNP had been handed a Christmas present from the comments .
He added : “ The UK government has been concerned about Scotland for quite a while .
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SNP condemned for independence push @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 percent and 20 percent respectively , while Scottish Labour were on 15 percent and 13 percent .
Nicola Sturgeon , tweeted : “ Worth bookmarking these PM comments for the next time Tories say they 're not a threat to the powers of the Scottish Parliament - or , even more incredibly , that they support devolving more powers .
`` The only way to protect & strengthen @ ScotParl is with independence . ''
Ian Blackford , leader of the SNP at Westminster , said : `` The Tory mask has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was caught red-handed claiming that Scottish devolution is a mistake . ''
`` The Tory Government is undertaking a full-scale assault on Scotland 's devolution settlement with its power-grab bill .

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The Prime Minister's official spokesman said Mr Johnson had always fully supported Scottish devolution. It comes just hours after the Mr Johnson reportedly described it as a "disaster" in a conference call with Tory MPs.
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Mr Johnson is understood to have told Conservative MPs devolution had been "a disaster north of the border" and called it "Tony Blair's biggest mistake". However, the Prime Minister's official spokesman hit back insisting Boris “rejects” those who are trying to break up the Union. The spokesman said: "The PM has always fully supported devolution. This Government continues to put the Union at the heart of everything that we do. "The PM has been clear that he thinks the four corners of the UK stronger together and he will be the voice of the majority of Scottish people who voted decisively to keep the UK together. "He will always stand against those trying to separate the United Kingdom.
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Nicola Sturgeon defended Scottish Devolution
"The PM believes that we had what was a once-in-a-generation referendum and that the result of it should be respected. He firmly rejects the SNP's call to break up the United Kingdom." Downing Street did not deny Mr Johnson made the comments which were understood to have been said during a discussion with the Northern Research Group of backbenchers yesterday. READ MORE: Shameful! SNP condemned for independence push during COVID
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The Scottish Conservatives stood at 19 percent and 20 percent respectively, while Scottish Labour were on 15 percent and 13 percent. Nicola Sturgeon, tweeted: “Worth bookmarking these PM comments for the next time Tories say they're not a threat to the powers of the Scottish Parliament - or, even more incredibly, that they support devolving more powers. "The only way to protect & strengthen @ScotParl is with independence." Ian Blackford, leader of the SNP at Westminster, said: "The Tory mask has well and truly slipped after Boris Johnson was caught red-handed claiming that Scottish devolution is a mistake." "The Tory Government is undertaking a full-scale assault on Scotland's devolution settlement with its power-grab bill.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Barnier and EU ‘dripping with sweat’ as Brexit negotiations reach 'breaking point'

The Prime Minister has said he is “ incredibly confident that the UK will thrive with or without a free trade agreement with the EU ” as the end of the transition period draws closer .
The talks between the UK ’ s chief negotiator Lord Frost and his European counterpart Michel Barnier have continued this week in Brussels .
Both teams have locked horns as the sticking points centre around fishing rights , how any deal would be governed and the `` level playing field '' measures on competition such as workers ' rights , environmental protections or by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to negotiations told Express.co.uk today ’ s talks were bitter but optimistic about stretching towards an agreement .
A Whitehall source close to the negotiations told Express.co.uk EU officials including Mr Barnier seemed to be under significant pressure .
They added : “ It ’ s been very intense today , the EU team appear to have been dripping with sweat , the pressure is getting to them of our determination to secure a deal which will not undermine UK sovereignty.
” Express.co.uk understands a deal could be secured as early as next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that any agreement reached next week or in the beginning of December would be approved in time .
Internal notes suggest December 10th is set to be the deadline for the 27 EU states to formally request parliamentary approval after they have endorsed any deal reached by Mr Barnier and Lord Frost .
Should it lapse , EU officials are already looking at alternatives which might require calling an additional , emergency plenary sitting in late December .
With the time now “ very short ” , the Prime Minister has warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Brussels is “ far from certain ” as “ significant issues ” still need resolving .
Mr Johnson pledged he is “ keen ” to secure a deal but warned he will not be compromising on “ core principles ” .
The EU has warned there might not be enough time even if an agreement is reached as it needs to be ratified by both parties before the transition period ends on 31 December .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said this afternoon : `` The PM said that his position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to secure a deal with the EU , but not at the cost of our core principles around sovereignty and control over our laws , borders , money - and our fish .
`` Significant issues remain , particularly on the so-called level playing field and fisheries .
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The Prime Minister has said he is “incredibly confident that the UK will thrive with or without a free trade agreement with the EU” as the end of the transition period draws closer. The talks between the UK’s chief negotiator Lord Frost and his European counterpart Michel Barnier have continued this week in Brussels.
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Both teams have locked horns as the sticking points centre around fishing rights, how any deal would be governed and the "level playing field" measures on competition such as workers' rights, environmental protections or by boosting state subsidies. UK sources close to negotiations told Express.co.uk today’s talks were bitter but optimistic about stretching towards an agreement. A Whitehall source close to the negotiations told Express.co.uk EU officials including Mr Barnier seemed to be under significant pressure. They added: “It’s been very intense today, the EU team appear to have been dripping with sweat, the pressure is getting to them of our determination to secure a deal which will not undermine UK sovereignty.”
Michel Barnier and Lord Frost
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier
Express.co.uk understands a deal could be secured as early as next week with EU officials examining ways to ensure that any agreement reached next week or in the beginning of December would be approved in time. Internal notes suggest December 10th is set to be the deadline for the 27 EU states to formally request parliamentary approval after they have endorsed any deal reached by Mr Barnier and Lord Frost. Should it lapse, EU officials are already looking at alternatives which might require calling an additional, emergency plenary sitting in late December. With the time now “very short”, the Prime Minister has warned the Cabinet securing a post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels is “far from certain” as “significant issues” still need resolving. READ MORE: Boris Johnson fury as EU 'overcomplicates' Brexit– give UK Canada deal
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Mr Johnson pledged he is “keen” to secure a deal but warned he will not be compromising on “core principles”. The EU has warned there might not be enough time even if an agreement is reached as it needs to be ratified by both parties before the transition period ends on 31 December. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said this afternoon: "The PM said that his position hasn't changed: the UK is keen to secure a deal with the EU, but not at the cost of our core principles around sovereignty and control over our laws, borders, money - and our fish. "Significant issues remain, particularly on the so-called level playing field and fisheries. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--Brexit deal's FINAL CHANCE: EU insists there will be 'NO MORE deadlines' in major warning

European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said the bloc is now in the “ final push ” to secure a trade and security agreement with Britain .
He refused to comment on any pending deadlines , insisting the only remaining cut-off point is the end of the transition period on December 31 .
Mr Dombrovskis said : “ Michel Barnier updated us on the state of play of Brexit negotiations .
“ The negotiations are currently ongoing with great intensity because we are now in the final push to reach agreement and from the Commission side we continue to work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still important elements to be resolved .
“ There 's still substantial work to do .
I will not start putting specific deadlines this week next week .
“ We have seen many deadlines come and go but there 's one deadline which we 'll not be able to move January 1 .
`` One can say indeed we are now in the last moments to reach this agreement . ''
His intervention came after plans emerged for EU leaders to issue a no-deal Brexit challenge to Boris Johnson .
They will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'within days ' of the wrangling over the future relationship failing .
After their crunch video conference call on Thursday , they will signal it is now time for the bloc to be `` operating in a no-deal scenario '' .
A diplomatic source told Express.co.uk : `` You can expect some strong words from leaders that the EU will be within days of operating in a no-deal scenario and the Commission has been tasked to activate contingency planning.
” Mr Barnier and Lord Frost , the Prime Minister ’ s chief negotiator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future relationship pact .
Progress has been blocked by disagreements over post-Brexit fishing rights and common standards , including state aid rules .
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While progress has been made drafting a joint legal text in areas where both sides are in agreement , they have been unable to find solutions on the most contentious issues .
Mr Johnson has warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain ” a Brexit trade deal will be struck .
The Prime Minister said the UK is working hard to secure an agreement but will not surrender to demands from Brussels to give up huge access to fishing waters .
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European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis said the bloc is now in the “final push” to secure a trade and security agreement with Britain. He refused to comment on any pending deadlines, insisting the only remaining cut-off point is the end of the transition period on December 31. Mr Dombrovskis said: “Michel Barnier updated us on the state of play of Brexit negotiations.
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“The negotiations are currently ongoing with great intensity because we are now in the final push to reach agreement and from the Commission side we continue to work with this aim to reach agreement although there are still important elements to be resolved. “There's still substantial work to do. I will not start putting specific deadlines this week next week. “We have seen many deadlines come and go but there's one deadline which we'll not be able to move January 1. "One can say indeed we are now in the last moments to reach this agreement."
European Commission chief Valdis Dombrovskis has warned Brexit talks are in their 'final moments'
EU commissioners received a debrief on the talks from Michel Barnier
His intervention came after plans emerged for EU leaders to issue a no-deal Brexit challenge to Boris Johnson. They will issue 'strong words' that they are 'within days' of the wrangling over the future relationship failing. After their crunch video conference call on Thursday, they will signal it is now time for the bloc to be "operating in a no-deal scenario".
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Lord Frost and Michel Barnier continue Brexit trade talks in Brussels
A diplomatic source told Express.co.uk: "You can expect some strong words from leaders that the EU will be within days of operating in a no-deal scenario and the Commission has been tasked to activate contingency planning.” Mr Barnier and Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s chief negotiator, are currently locked in talks over the future relationship pact. Progress has been blocked by disagreements over post-Brexit fishing rights and common standards, including state aid rules. MUST READ: EU is one breaking Brexit deal! Redwood rages at Brussels
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One EU official described the last months’ intensive talks as “Groundhog Day” for the bloc. While progress has been made drafting a joint legal text in areas where both sides are in agreement, they have been unable to find solutions on the most contentious issues. Mr Johnson has warned the Cabinet it is “far from certain” a Brexit trade deal will be struck. The Prime Minister said the UK is working hard to secure an agreement but will not surrender to demands from Brussels to give up huge access to fishing waters. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--Ian Blackford dismantled: Boris rages at SNP for wanting to 'surrender power to Brussels'

The SNP Westminster leader accused the Prime Minister and the Conservative Party of being `` a real disaster '' for Scotland after Boris Johnson was reported to have claimed devolution was `` Tony Blair 's biggest mistake '' .
But Boris Johnson promptly dismantled Mr Blackford 's accusation as he reminded the House the SNP wants to `` surrender power to Brussels '' with Scottish independence .
The Prime Minister said : `` He talks about wanting to take Scotland back into the EU .
The people of Scotland should understand that is a massive surrender of power by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just as the people of this country have taken it back again . ''
But Mr Blackford said the Prime Minister 's comments this week about devolution were `` not just flippant remarks '' .
He told the Commons : `` His attack on devolution was n't just a slip of the tongue , it was a slip of the Tory mask .
`` The chasm between Westminster and the Scottish people has never been bigger .
We know that these were not just flippant remarks when Scotland faces the biggest threat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The fact is Scotland has been completely ignored by Westminster .
We now face an extreme Brexit , a power grab and another round of Tory cuts all being imposed against our will by a Tory Government that we did n't vote for .
READ MORE : Boris vows NEW voice of Union after bitter Scottish devolution row '' Is n't it the case that the real disaster facing the people of Scotland is another 20 years of Westminster Government ?
Is n't clearer than ever that the only way ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament and our place in Europe is for Scotland to become an independent country ? ''
Boris Johnson replied : `` I could not disagree with the honourable gentleman more .
`` He is totally wrong .
What the UK does as a whole is far , far bigger , better and more important than what we can do as individual nations and regions .
`` I think , actually , when you look at the way the UK has pulled together during this pandemic , the way the armed services have worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK , the way that the furlough scheme has been deployed across the UK .
`` The billions and billions that have been found to help people across the whole of the UK , businesses in Scotland , in Wales , in Northern Ireland , in England , I think that the UK has shown its value and will continue to show its value . ''
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also asked Boris Johnson why he said Scottish devolution was `` a disaster '' .
Sir Keir Starmer said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland is one of the proudest achievements of the last Labour government .
Until now , whatever our disagreements , there has been a very broad consensus about devolution .
`` So why did the Prime Minister tell his MPs this week that Scottish devolution is , in his words , a disaster ? ''
Mr Johnson replied : `` I think what has unquestionably been a disaster is the way in which the Scottish National Party have taken and used devolution as means not to improve the lives of their constituents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to improve education in Scotland , but constantly - and I know this is actually a point of view that is shared by ( Sir Keir Starmer ) - but constantly to campaign for the break-up of our country .
`` To turn devolution , otherwise a sound policy for which I myself personally benefited when I was running London - but turn devolution into a mission to break up the UK .
`` That , in my view , would be a disaster . ''
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PMQs: Johnson clashes with Blackford on Brussels ‘surrender’
The SNP Westminster leader accused the Prime Minister and the Conservative Party of being "a real disaster" for Scotland after Boris Johnson was reported to have claimed devolution was "Tony Blair's biggest mistake". But Boris Johnson promptly dismantled Mr Blackford's accusation as he reminded the House the SNP wants to "surrender power to Brussels" with Scottish independence.
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The Prime Minister said: "He talks about wanting to take Scotland back into the EU. The people of Scotland should understand that is a massive surrender of power by the people of Scotland straight back to Brussels just as the people of this country have taken it back again." But Mr Blackford said the Prime Minister's comments this week about devolution were "not just flippant remarks". He told the Commons: "His attack on devolution wasn't just a slip of the tongue, it was a slip of the Tory mask. "The chasm between Westminster and the Scottish people has never been bigger. We know that these were not just flippant remarks when Scotland faces the biggest threat to devolution with the Tory power grab bill. "The fact is Scotland has been completely ignored by Westminster. We now face an extreme Brexit, a power grab and another round of Tory cuts all being imposed against our will by a Tory Government that we didn't vote for. READ MORE: Boris vows NEW voice of Union after bitter Scottish devolution row
SNP Ian Blackford shut down by Boris Johnson during PMQs
SNP: Ian Blackford claimed PM's devolution comments were not 'just flippant remarks'
"Isn't it the case that the real disaster facing the people of Scotland is another 20 years of Westminster Government? Isn't clearer than ever that the only way ... to protect Scotland's interests, our Parliament and our place in Europe is for Scotland to become an independent country?" Boris Johnson replied: "I could not disagree with the honourable gentleman more. "He is totally wrong. What the UK does as a whole is far, far bigger, better and more important than what we can do as individual nations and regions. "I think, actually, when you look at the way the UK has pulled together during this pandemic, the way the armed services have worked to get testing throughout the whole of the UK, the way that the furlough scheme has been deployed across the UK. "The billions and billions that have been found to help people across the whole of the UK, businesses in Scotland, in Wales, in Northern Ireland, in England, I think that the UK has shown its value and will continue to show its value."
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PMQs: Speaker Hoyle cuts off Johnson’s clash with Blackford
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also asked Boris Johnson why he said Scottish devolution was "a disaster". Sir Keir Starmer said: "Devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is one of the proudest achievements of the last Labour government. Until now, whatever our disagreements, there has been a very broad consensus about devolution. "So why did the Prime Minister tell his MPs this week that Scottish devolution is, in his words, a disaster?" Mr Johnson replied: "I think what has unquestionably been a disaster is the way in which the Scottish National Party have taken and used devolution as means not to improve the lives of their constituents, not to address their health concerns, not to improve education in Scotland, but constantly - and I know this is actually a point of view that is shared by (Sir Keir Starmer) - but constantly to campaign for the break-up of our country. "To turn devolution, otherwise a sound policy for which I myself personally benefited when I was running London - but turn devolution into a mission to break up the UK. "That, in my view, would be a disaster." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--Sturgeon CRACKDOWN: SNP chief threatens Scots with police arrest if they flout Covid rules

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From November 20 onwards , travel guidance requesting Scottish people to not travel between areas with different coronavirus levels will become law , Nicola Sturgeon has announced .
The First Minister told those living in areas under Level 3 or 4 restrictions to not leave their own local authorities except for essential reasons .
The SNP leader also warned that the police will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules against those who `` flagrantly breach '' them .
She said : `` On enforcement , the police themselves have set out that they will take the same approach to enforcement as they have done with other restrictions we 've put into regulation .
`` The police are not going to stop every car but if they come across somebody who is flagrantly breaching , they 'll tell them and encourage them to stop .
`` If they do n't do that and they 're flagrantly breaching , enforcement is an option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resort option as we want to encourage people to do the right thing . ''

Sturgeon says enforcement ‘is an option’ on regulations
From November 20 onwards, travel guidance requesting Scottish people to not travel between areas with different coronavirus levels will become law, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The First Minister told those living in areas under Level 3 or 4 restrictions to not leave their own local authorities except for essential reasons. The SNP leader also warned that the police will be on hand to enforce the new rules against those who "flagrantly breach" them.
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She said: "On enforcement, the police themselves have set out that they will take the same approach to enforcement as they have done with other restrictions we've put into regulation. "The police are not going to stop every car but if they come across somebody who is flagrantly breaching, they'll tell them and encourage them to stop. "If they don't do that and they're flagrantly breaching, enforcement is an option. "But it is a last resort option as we want to encourage people to do the right thing." READ MORE: Polling guru John Curtice issues independence warning to Sturgeon
Sturgeon CRACKDOWN: SNP chief threatens Scots with police arrest if they flout Covid rules
'If they don't do that and they're flagrantly breaching, enforcement is an option.'
This changes comes amid multiple local lockdown changes across Scotland. 19 council areas, the majority, will see no change to their tier levels. From the start of next week, two areas will move down from Level 3 to Level 2. However, 11 local authorities will, from 6pm on Friday for "a strictly limited period", move from Level 3 to Level 4.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-18--EU on the brink: Huge revolt as incredible letter to EU chiefs compares bloc to TITANIC

Janez Jansa warned countries could follow Britain ’ s lead and quit the bloc if the row over its €1.8 billion budget and recovery fund are not resolved .
In a letter to his EU counterparts , he wrote : “ The EU today is a convoy of ships sailing on rough seas .
“ In front of our ship ’ s convoy called the EU are reefs and icebergs .
There are many challenges we can overcome , but only if we abide by the contract that unanimously sets the direction of our voyage.
” Mr Jansa ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be forgiving to Hungary and Poland ’ s recent veto of the bloc ’ s next seven-year budget .
The rogue capitals crashed the package in a disagreement over a rule of law mechanism that links future EU funding to good behaviour .
Budapest and Warsaw have been at loggerheads with the European Commission , the bloc ’ s executive arm , over recent allegations of democratic and judicial abuses .
Mr Jansa urged the EU to revert back to the rule of law fudge endorsed by Hungary and Poland at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the budget and coronavirus bailout .
The mechanism has since been toughened up after months of negotiating with MEPs to secure the support of the European Parliament .
“ Neglecting our historical agreement reached at July ECUO is like quarrelling over a menu on a ship sailing towards an iceberg , ” Mr Jansa said .
Hungary and Poland have refused to back down in the row , which threatens the existence of the €750 billion fund for pandemic-ravaged regions and industries .
Under the plan , the European Commission will borrow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in the form of non-repayable grants and low-cost loans .
The recovery fund was an unprecedented step towards a “ United States of Europe ” as the bloc ’ s leaders agreed , for the first time , to take on vast sums of joint debt .
Judit Varga , Hungary ’ s justice minister , said : “ I think today ‘ rule of law ’ is everything and anything that you don ’ t like about Hungary.
” MUST READ : EU will turn to no-deal Brexit 'within days ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was “ unfair ” to link funding to the EU ’ s perception of rule of law because each member state has its own judicial system .
Pawel Jablongski , Poland ’ s deputy foreign minister , the new mechanism was “ very vague and very wide ” and would allow the EU to impose sanctions even before countries are found guilty of breaking the rules .
“ Potential risk is something that could be triggered by literally anything , ” he said .
“ We ’ ve already had suggestions that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issues of of alleged LGBT or abortion regulation could trigger these sanctions .
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Janez Jansa warned countries could follow Britain’s lead and quit the bloc if the row over its €1.8 billion budget and recovery fund are not resolved. In a letter to his EU counterparts, he wrote: “The EU today is a convoy of ships sailing on rough seas. “In front of our ship’s convoy called the EU are reefs and icebergs. There are many challenges we can overcome, but only if we abide by the contract that unanimously sets the direction of our voyage.”
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Mr Jansa’s letter was sent to convince the EU27 to be forgiving to Hungary and Poland’s recent veto of the bloc’s next seven-year budget. The rogue capitals crashed the package in a disagreement over a rule of law mechanism that links future EU funding to good behaviour. Budapest and Warsaw have been at loggerheads with the European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, over recent allegations of democratic and judicial abuses. Mr Jansa urged the EU to revert back to the rule of law fudge endorsed by Hungary and Poland at this summer’s acrimonious summit to agree the budget and coronavirus bailout.
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The mechanism has since been toughened up after months of negotiating with MEPs to secure the support of the European Parliament. “Neglecting our historical agreement reached at July ECUO is like quarrelling over a menu on a ship sailing towards an iceberg,” Mr Jansa said. Hungary and Poland have refused to back down in the row, which threatens the existence of the €750 billion fund for pandemic-ravaged regions and industries.
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Polish prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki has also voiced frustration at a new rule of law mechanism
Under the plan, the European Commission will borrow the cash on international markets before handing it out in the form of non-repayable grants and low-cost loans. The recovery fund was an unprecedented step towards a “United States of Europe” as the bloc’s leaders agreed, for the first time, to take on vast sums of joint debt. Judit Varga, Hungary’s justice minister, said: “I think today ‘rule of law’ is everything and anything that you don’t like about Hungary.” MUST READ: EU will turn to no-deal Brexit 'within days' in angry reaction to talk
The European Commission could be forced to delay the bloc's coronavirus recovery fund
She insisted it was “unfair” to link funding to the EU’s perception of rule of law because each member state has its own judicial system. Pawel Jablongski, Poland’s deputy foreign minister, the new mechanism was “very vague and very wide” and would allow the EU to impose sanctions even before countries are found guilty of breaking the rules. “Potential risk is something that could be triggered by literally anything,” he said. “We’ve already had suggestions that issues as far from judicial reform as the issues of of alleged LGBT or abortion regulation could trigger these sanctions. DON'T MISS
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