thedailyexpress--2020-11-01--UK employers told to allow for 'hugely beneficial' long lunch break to cope with lockdown

Employees across England are now facing the prospect of being stuck at home without being able to move for another month after the new coronavirus lockdown comes into effect on Thursday .
Residents working from home will only be allowed to go outside to do the shopping , exercise or because of emergencies .
But Dr Rosemary Leonard warned the restrictions , paired with the winter 's cold weather and darkness , could push many to stay indoors despite the potential consequences to their mental and physical health .
BBC Radio 5 's Sunday Breakfast host Eleanor Oldroyd asked : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers should be saying , 'look if you want to change your working day around .
You know , be available from 9 until 12 , then take a two-hour lunch break , do some exercise , have some lunch , then come back online at 2 . '
`` It feels like a trivial thing but actually , would that be a beneficial thing for all of us ? ''
Dr Leonard said : `` Hugely , hugely beneficial .
And with so many people working from home , I ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with it .
`` Actually , lots of people are saying it 's far easier , I can log on earlier because I have n't got to commute , I have n't got to travel .
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Sturgeon tells Scots NOT to cross border over coronavirus fears '' And I think there is a real argument for saying allow people a long break in the middle of the day , when they can go out and exercise , which is so good for your whole health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , actually , the other thing it does is you get a break from the screen .
People sitting , just staring at computer screens all day long without a break is not good .
`` So I think there is a real argument for saying , yes , work Flexi-time and get out if you can , if it 's not pouring with rain .
Get outside in the middle of the day . ''
Dr Leonard said her consultation with patients have highlighted widespread concerns about being forced to stay isolated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE : UK lockdown update : What are the new lockdown rules in England ?
She continued : `` What I 'm getting on the ground is people are scared and this isolation is terribly harmful for mental health .
Everybody is fed up .
I think it 's fair to say everybody is fed up but clinical depression is now on the rise and it 's affecting an estimated one in five people .
`` It is having huge impacts on people 's mental health and the problem now is ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely weather .
People were able to go outside and exercise outside .
Now , we 're still allowed to exercise outside but if you 're working , by the time you stop work it 's dark and it 's cold . ''
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Lockdown: Doctor calls for longer lunch breaks for exercise
Employees across England are now facing the prospect of being stuck at home without being able to move for another month after the new coronavirus lockdown comes into effect on Thursday. Residents working from home will only be allowed to go outside to do the shopping, exercise or because of emergencies. But Dr Rosemary Leonard warned the restrictions, paired with the winter's cold weather and darkness, could push many to stay indoors despite the potential consequences to their mental and physical health.
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BBC Radio 5's Sunday Breakfast host Eleanor Oldroyd asked: "Is there an argument to say employers should be saying, 'look if you want to change your working day around. You know, be available from 9 until 12, then take a two-hour lunch break, do some exercise, have some lunch, then come back online at 2.' "It feels like a trivial thing but actually, would that be a beneficial thing for all of us?" Dr Leonard said: "Hugely, hugely beneficial. And with so many people working from home, I can't see why there should be a problem with it. "Actually, lots of people are saying it's far easier, I can log on earlier because I haven't got to commute, I haven't got to travel. JUST IN: Stay away from England! Sturgeon tells Scots NOT to cross border over coronavirus fears
UK employers are being urged to consider longer lunch breaks to let workers to cope with lockdown
Coronavirus restrictions will allow for exercising outdoors in locked down areas
"And I think there is a real argument for saying allow people a long break in the middle of the day, when they can go out and exercise, which is so good for your whole health, mental and physical. "And, actually, the other thing it does is you get a break from the screen. People sitting, just staring at computer screens all day long without a break is not good. "So I think there is a real argument for saying, yes, work Flexi-time and get out if you can, if it's not pouring with rain. Get outside in the middle of the day." Dr Leonard said her consultation with patients have highlighted widespread concerns about being forced to stay isolated for at least another four weeks. READ MORE: UK lockdown update: What are the new lockdown rules in England?
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She continued: "What I'm getting on the ground is people are scared and this isolation is terribly harmful for mental health. Everybody is fed up. I think it's fair to say everybody is fed up but clinical depression is now on the rise and it's affecting an estimated one in five people. "It is having huge impacts on people's mental health and the problem now is...in the Spring we were blessed with lovely weather. People were able to go outside and exercise outside. Now, we're still allowed to exercise outside but if you're working, by the time you stop work it's dark and it's cold." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-01--Brexit crisis: EU and UK finally near deal but new fears erupt over talks COLLAPSING

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Post-Brexit trade talks have intensified in recent days and are continuing in Brussels this weekend .
The finer details over an agreement are now under the microscope but officials are increasingly concerned the hard work could be thrown away if a senior figure tests positive for COVID-19 , amid the surging number of cases in the UK and Belgium .
The Brexit transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than two months and if a leading figure tests positive they will be forced to self-isolate for up to two weeks .
Talks between UK Brexit negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier have been taking place in person with social distancing .
The discussions are now centred on the draft legal texts of a trade deal and it is thought the negotiations are now too complex to be conducted via video calls as had been done during the early rounds .
A source close to the discussions told the Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of worry .

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Post-Brexit trade talks have intensified in recent days and are continuing in Brussels this weekend. The finer details over an agreement are now under the microscope but officials are increasingly concerned the hard work could be thrown away if a senior figure tests positive for COVID-19, amid the surging number of cases in the UK and Belgium.
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The Brexit transition period is due to end in less than two months and if a leading figure tests positive they will be forced to self-isolate for up to two weeks. Talks between UK Brexit negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier have been taking place in person with social distancing. The discussions are now centred on the draft legal texts of a trade deal and it is thought the negotiations are now too complex to be conducted via video calls as had been done during the early rounds. A source close to the discussions told the Sunday Telegraph: “COVID-19 is causing a lot of worry.
Michel Barnier wears an EU face mask while arriving for Brexit talks
David Frost and Michel Barnier are locked in trade talks this weekend
“If one person in a senior team catches it you can see a situation where we cannot do it anymore." Belgium, home of the European Parliament, now has the highest number of coronavirus cases per population in Europe. In the second half of October, Belgium reported an average of 1,600 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants, more than twice as many as in France. Belgium, much like England, has been plunged into a second lockdown with all non-essential shops closing until December.
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Mr Frost returned to Brussels on Thursday to seek a breakthrough in talks with Mr Barnier. Outstanding issues over fisheries and the so-called “level-playing field” on competition remain the main stumbling blocks to any deal. Mr Barnier gave an update on Friday ahead of the final round of talks, saying: “Working hard for an agreement. READ MORE: Brits could face crippling New Year tax rises to pay huge Covid bill
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Why we left! Britain sent £15.8 BILLION to EU last year including £1bn Brexit revenge tax

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The latest data , published by the Office for National Statistics , showed the Government was forced to inject a gross payment of £304 million from taxpayers every week to the bloc ’ s financial coffers .
The figure would have been £4.4 billion higher without the hard-fought rebate secured by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the EU ’ s Fontainebleau summit in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual Pink Book publication showed £5.2 billion was returned to the UK last year under the EU ’ s spending plans , giving a net contribution of £10.6 billion .
The significant delay to Britain ’ s departure from the bloc meant the country ’ s net contribution was £1 billion more than in 2018 .
Prominent Brexiteer and Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said : `` It 's our leaving present from the EU , it was never going to be an amicable divorce .
`` It 's why we 're leaving , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thankfully , we wo n't have a bill like this next year .
`` But did you expect anything different from the EU ?
It 's all too predictable .
The EU and Remainers in Parliament have only delayed our departure and cost the UK taxpayer dear . ''
John Longworth , director general of the Centre for Brexit Policy think-tank , said : “ We ’ ve paid the price for our stalled exit from the EU .
This is money that could ’ ve been better spent elsewhere .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paying for unelected bureaucrats to enjoy a lavish life at the taxpayers ’ expense .
“ And worse still , the Withdrawal Agreement leaves us exposed to further billion in the future .
”

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The latest data, published by the Office for National Statistics, showed the Government was forced to inject a gross payment of £304 million from taxpayers every week to the bloc’s financial coffers. The figure would have been £4.4 billion higher without the hard-fought rebate secured by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the EU’s Fontainebleau summit in 1984. Analysis in the ONS’ annual Pink Book publication showed £5.2 billion was returned to the UK last year under the EU’s spending plans, giving a net contribution of £10.6 billion.
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The significant delay to Britain’s departure from the bloc meant the country’s net contribution was £1 billion more than in 2018. Prominent Brexiteer and Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said: "It's our leaving present from the EU, it was never going to be an amicable divorce. "It's why we're leaving, it's why we voted to leave and thankfully, we won't have a bill like this next year. "But did you expect anything different from the EU? It's all too predictable. The EU and Remainers in Parliament have only delayed our departure and cost the UK taxpayer dear." John Longworth, director general of the Centre for Brexit Policy think-tank, said: “We’ve paid the price for our stalled exit from the EU. This is money that could’ve been better spent elsewhere. But instead we’ve squandered it, paying for unelected bureaucrats to enjoy a lavish life at the taxpayers’ expense. “And worse still, the Withdrawal Agreement leaves us exposed to further billion in the future.”
Over £15.8 billion of taxpayers' cash was sent to the EU last year
Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Britain finally left the EU in January this year, 10 months after our original scheduled divorce date in March 2019. The extra cash could have been used to provide more than 300,000 grants to businesses during the latest national lockdown or spent on the 20 hospital upgrades promised as part of the Conservative’s 2019 election manifesto. Britain will pay a similar amount to Brussels this year as part of the post-Brexit transition out of the bloc’s rules. Under last year’s EU Withdrawal Agreement, taxpayers’ cash will continue to be sent to the bloc until 2064.
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The European Commission collects budget payments on behalf of the EU
The Office for Budget Responsibility has estimated the so-called Brexit bill will cost the country around £33 billion once the final payment is made. Meanwhile wrangling over the post-Brexit trade agreement has continued in Brussels across the weekend. Lord Frost, the Prime Minister’s Brexit envoy, and EU counterpart Michel Barnier could make a decision on whether to once again extend the talks as early as next week. MUST READ: Biden to SNUB Britain and back ‘EU integration’ if elected president
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier continue their Brexit talks in Brussels
French Europe minister Clement Beaune told the BBC he was confident an agreement can still be found within the coming days. He said: "The negotiations are going on, which is good. An agreement is possible. We have a few more days to find a solution." And Irish premier Micheal Martin insisted a Brexit deal would help both sides cushion the blow from a “second shock” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “The last thing we need now is a second shock. It would be incomprehensible to me to expose our citizens to such a shock. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Call Sturgeon's bluff! Boris urged to expose Scotland as 'economic basket case' with plot

Bob Lyddon , founder of Lyddon Consulting Services Limited , believes Boris Johnson should call Nicola Sturgeon 's bluff by offering to cut the nation loose to see how it fares on its own .
And he predicted after independence , high levels of current public spending would crash to well below the current average UK level .
Mr Lyddon has written two separate analyses examining the issue of Scottish independence , 'Why Scotland must keep the pound - and why it can ’ t ' , published in advance of the 2014 referendum , and 'The Smith Commission – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published in 2015 , in reference to the document published afterwards intended to offer Scotland more devolved powers .
In these papers , Mr Lyddon set out key reasons why he believes Scotland is ill-equipped to go it alone .
And with recent polls suggesting high levels of support for Scottish independence , he warned those living north of the border needed to think very carefully about the way forward .
Mr Lyddon told Express.co.uk : `` Westminster ’ s stance towards the SNP – appeasement – has failed .
`` Instead it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its apparent popularity amongst Scottish voters .
`` All the SNP have done during the coronavirus crisis is to stoke division with the rest of the UK , demand more money , and make themselves more popular .
`` If they are that brilliant at everything , we should offer to cut them loose and straight away .
`` We paid Danegeld to make the Danes go away , and they didn ’ t .
We pay Scotsgeld to keep Scotland in the UK and they don ’ t want to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ version : Scotland can go if they want , but without any Scotsgeld . ''
Mr Lyddon said Scotland currently makes extensive use of Private Finance Initiatives ( PFI ) to rack up huge debts which he warned will inevitably fall back on the UK taxpayer .
In addition , reserves of North Sea oil and gas - something the SNP has made much of in setting out its case for independence - have largely dried up .
READ MORE : Guy Verhofstadt brutally ripped apart after jibe at Farage Scotland also benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per capita than any of region of the UK except Northern Ireland - £11,247 , £2,000 above the national average , according to figures from the Office for National Statistics ' Country & Region Public Sector Finances report for 2018-19 .
Mr Lyddon , citing Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland ( GERS ) , an annual estimate of the Scottish economy as part of the United Kingdom , said : `` Scotland is an economic basket case which has escaped the austerity meted out to the rest of the UK .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 when the UK as a whole has cut its by 75 percent .
`` The UK ’ s 2019 deficit was only one percent of the size of its economy when Scotland ’ s was seven percent .
`` Scotland ’ s superior public services come about thanks to the transfer of the ‘ Union dividend ’ from the rest of the UK .
In 2019 it was nearly £2,000 per person , or £10.6 billion .
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`` After independence , Scotland might not be able to afford public spending per head even of the current UK average or £11,865 , 14 percent less than the SNP can spend now . ''
Mr Lyddon said the SNP 's financial projections had also failed to factor in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would happen as a result of independence , and which he said would radically expand the deficit between any decision to leave the UK and actual independence .
He added : `` Scotland ’ s financial services sector is mainly about administering English pensions .
No English saver would allow their money to come within the grasp of the SNP .
`` Scotland ’ s need for new tax revenues after independence would be desperate : what better target to plunder than the English pension monies being administered in Scotland . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland would be permitted to join the European Union , Mr Lyddon said , especially given it does not possess its own independent currency .
He explained : `` Scotland ’ s economy does not even meet the EU ’ s admission criteria ; the GERS figures show that it does not have ‘ sustainable public finances and external accounts ’ .
`` Contrary to SNP assertions , Scotland would need an extended period of painful adjustment before getting into the EU .
`` Then it would be compelled to converge with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even further away from the Euro criteria .
Another decade of pain to look forward to . ''

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Bob Lyddon, founder of Lyddon Consulting Services Limited, believes Boris Johnson should call Nicola Sturgeon's bluff by offering to cut the nation loose to see how it fares on its own. And he predicted after independence, high levels of current public spending would crash to well below the current average UK level. Mr Lyddon has written two separate analyses examining the issue of Scottish independence, 'Why Scotland must keep the pound - and why it can’t', published in advance of the 2014 referendum, and 'The Smith Commission – buying the Great SNP Bluff', published in 2015, in reference to the document published afterwards intended to offer Scotland more devolved powers.
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In these papers, Mr Lyddon set out key reasons why he believes Scotland is ill-equipped to go it alone. And with recent polls suggesting high levels of support for Scottish independence, he warned those living north of the border needed to think very carefully about the way forward. Mr Lyddon told Express.co.uk: "Westminster’s stance towards the SNP – appeasement – has failed. "Instead it has strengthened the SNP’s jingoism and its apparent popularity amongst Scottish voters. "All the SNP have done during the coronavirus crisis is to stoke division with the rest of the UK, demand more money, and make themselves more popular.
Boris Johnson should call Nicola Sturgeon's bluff, said Bob Lyddon
Reserves of North Sea oil and gas have declined sharply
"If they are that brilliant at everything, we should offer to cut them loose and straight away. "We paid Danegeld to make the Danes go away, and they didn’t. We pay Scotsgeld to keep Scotland in the UK and they don’t want to. "Let’s try a new version: Scotland can go if they want, but without any Scotsgeld." Mr Lyddon said Scotland currently makes extensive use of Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) to rack up huge debts which he warned will inevitably fall back on the UK taxpayer. In addition, reserves of North Sea oil and gas - something the SNP has made much of in setting out its case for independence - have largely dried up. READ MORE: Guy Verhofstadt brutally ripped apart after jibe at Farage
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Nicola Sturgeon with then-European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
If they are that brilliant at everything, we should offer to cut them loose and straight away Bob Lyddon
Scotland also benefits from a higher level of public spending per capita than any of region of the UK except Northern Ireland - £11,247, £2,000 above the national average, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics' Country & Region Public Sector Finances report for 2018-19. Mr Lyddon, citing Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS), an annual estimate of the Scottish economy as part of the United Kingdom, said: "Scotland is an economic basket case which has escaped the austerity meted out to the rest of the UK. "It has hardly reduced its deficit compared to 2014 when the UK as a whole has cut its by 75 percent. "The UK’s 2019 deficit was only one percent of the size of its economy when Scotland’s was seven percent. "Scotland’s superior public services come about thanks to the transfer of the ‘Union dividend’ from the rest of the UK. In 2019 it was nearly £2,000 per person, or £10.6 billion. DON'T MISS
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Scotland benefits from higher than average spending per capita
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister
"Scotland’s annual economic output per head is £600 lower than the UK average, but public spending is nearly £2,000 higher. "After independence, Scotland might not be able to afford public spending per head even of the current UK average or £11,865, 14 percent less than the SNP can spend now." Mr Lyddon said the SNP's financial projections had also failed to factor in the inevitable exodus of its financial services sector which would happen as a result of independence, and which he said would radically expand the deficit between any decision to leave the UK and actual independence. He added: "Scotland’s financial services sector is mainly about administering English pensions. No English saver would allow their money to come within the grasp of the SNP. "Scotland’s need for new tax revenues after independence would be desperate: what better target to plunder than the English pension monies being administered in Scotland."
Pro-independence campaigners in the 2014 referendum
Nor was there any guarantee an independent Scotland would be permitted to join the European Union, Mr Lyddon said, especially given it does not possess its own independent currency. He explained: "Scotland’s economy does not even meet the EU’s admission criteria; the GERS figures show that it does not have ‘sustainable public finances and external accounts’. "Contrary to SNP assertions, Scotland would need an extended period of painful adjustment before getting into the EU. "Then it would be compelled to converge with the Euro, and its economic indicators are even further away from the Euro criteria. Another decade of pain to look forward to."
Scotland does not have its own currency


thedailyexpress--2020-11-01--Brexit betrayal: Boris Johnson accused of caving to EU bullying in last moments of talks

The former Brexit Party MEP argued that he was not confident Brexiteers would be satisfied with Boris Johnson 's Brexit trade deal with the EU .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Habib insisted Boris would get us a deal but it would not have the benefits associated with walking away without an agreement .
It would also be a deal that would very closely align the UK with the EU .
He claimed these areas of alignment would fall under many issues Brexiteers were concerned about such as , fishing , the role of the European Court of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Habib said : `` I think there is no prospect of , what I would call , a proper no deal exit on the 31st of December .
`` Because of that I am convinced that Boris Johnson will be working very hard to do a deal with the EU .
`` This is because he does n't want pernicious effects of the Northern Ireland protocol to be starkly revealed .
`` The details would be revealed in the event of not having a future trading relationship with the entire United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did think the UK would get a deal by the end of the transition period but it would not be one that satisfies true Brexiteers .
He continued : `` I think what we are going to get by the time we get to 1st of January is a deal .
`` But it will be a deal that mirrors , to a very significant extent , the political declaration that the Prime Minister signed as part of the Withdrawal Agreement .
Brexit betrayal : Mr Habib admitted that he did think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the transition period but it would not be one that satisfies true Brexiteers .
`` In that political declaration , he did sign up to a level playing field , to fix fishing quotas , signed up to considering joining PESCO which is their equivalent of NATO , he has also signed up to cooperation on military into operability .
`` He has also signed up to giving the Court of Justice of the European Union , quite a large say in what happens in all those matters I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we are going to get a deal by January 1st that signs us up very closely to the EU . ''
Mr Habib also warned the EU would be willing to give up economic growth and benefit to have the UK politically aligned .
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Brexit: Habib says UK will get deal that ‘signs us closely to EU’
The former Brexit Party MEP argued that he was not confident Brexiteers would be satisfied with Boris Johnson's Brexit trade deal with the EU. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Habib insisted Boris would get a deal but it would not have the benefits associated with walking away without an agreement. It would also be a deal that would very closely align the UK with the EU.
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He claimed these areas of alignment would fall under many issues Brexiteers were concerned about such as fishing, the role of the European Court of Justice, and the level playing field. Mr Habib said: "I think there is no prospect of, what I would call, a proper no deal exit on December 31. "Because of that I am convinced that Boris Johnson will be working very hard to do a deal with the EU. "This is because he doesn't want pernicious effects of the Northern Ireland protocol to be starkly revealed. DON'T MISS: Boris Johnson warned EU will abandon economic strength for DOMINATION
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Brexit betrayal: Ben Habib argued Boris Johnson's trade deal with the EU will see the UK give into the bloc.
"The details would be revealed in the event of not having a future trading relationship with the entire United Kingdom." Mr Habib admitted that he did think the UK would get a deal by the end of the transition period but it would not be one that satisfies true Brexiteers. He continued: "I think what we are going to get by the time we get to January 1 is a deal. "But it will be a deal that mirrors, to a very significant extent, the political declaration that the Prime Minister signed as part of the Withdrawal Agreement.
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Brexit betrayal: Mr Habib admitted that he did think the UK would get a deal by the end of the transition period but it would not be one that satisfies true Brexiteers.
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"In that political declaration, he did sign up to a level playing field, to fix fishing quotas, signed up to considering joining PESCO which is their equivalent of NATO, he has also signed up to cooperation on military into operability. "He has also signed up to give the Court of Justice of the European Union, quite a large say in what happens in all those matters I just listed. "I think, unfortunately, we are going to get a deal by January 1st that signs us up very closely to the EU." Mr Habib also warned the EU would be willing to give up economic growth and benefit to have the UK politically aligned. READ MORE: Brexit fisheries row: EU's climbdown ‘proves bloc will cave in talks’ [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-01--SNP planning Scottish 'consulates' in every EU state - despite not being independent

The idea was first suggested by Irish politician Neale Richmond as a way for Scotland to plot its route back into the EU as a hypothetical sovereign nation in the future .
Fine Gael 's European Affairs spokesman and former chair of the Dail ’ s Brexit committee said the “ short-term goal ” would be “ realistic ” in preparing Scotland to re-join the EU and ultimately achieving the SNP ’ s long-running dream of Scottish independence .
This has prompted support from the SNP 's Constitution , Europe and External Affairs Secretary Michael Russell , who said Holyrood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important ” for trade .
He added expanding this could also provide Scotland with a number of other opportunities and benefits .
Mr Russell told the Sunday National newspaper : “ I think Neale is probably right .
`` Look at the success of Quebec and its Flemish offices , they ’ ve assisted with trade and with the political situation.
” The Government in Quebec opened an office in Brussels in 1972 “ to promote Quebec and its interests in Belgium , Luxembourg , and the Netherlands , as well as within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is one of more than 30 offices the Government has in 18 counties , focusing on key domestic issues related to the economy , education , culture , immigration and public affairs .
In 2005 , a satellite team was set up in Beijing , with a second following in Dublin in 2016 , while hopes remain of further expansion into Scandinavia .
These teams co-locate , with some working from inside numerous British Embassies and several others sharing with other agencies , such as the Scottish Development International and VisitScotland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ d love to be open in every capital .
The Brussels office is really important for us , the German and French offices have been very important , London is very important .
READ MORE : UK sent £15.8bn to EU last year – including £1bn Brexit revenge tax “ We have to look north as well as east and south , and I think getting into Scandinavia would be a good thing .
“ If we could afford it , I ’ d say open in every country .
But there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the SNP ’ s Constitution , Europe and External Affairs Secretary comes despite Scotland still being part of the UK and not being independent in its own right .
Britain will leave the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31 .
DO N'T MISS Brexit crisis : Deal nears but new fears erupt over talks COLLAPSING [ ANALYSIS ] France demands UK 'play no games ' as 'few days ' left to get Brexit [ VIDEO ] Brexit warning : French boats 'wipe out stocks ' forcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , the UK population voted by a narrow margin of 52 percent to 48 percent to leave the EU during a historic referendum in 2016 , but Scotland voted by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent to remain part of the Brussels trading bloc .
Since then , Ms Sturgeon and the SNP have ramped up their campaign for a second referendum on Scottish independence - despite Scotland rejecting independence by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent during a referendum in 2014 .
The initial comments from Fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation with Dr Kirsty Hughes , the founder and director of the Scottish Centre on European Relations .
Speaking during the second episode of the European Conversations podcast for the European Movement in Scotland , he claimed Europe 's attitude to a potential Scottish bid for membership of the bloc has “ clearly changed ” from that of 2014 .
He also claimed Brexit would make any bid for re-entry into the EU “ certainly a lot easier ” .

Brexit: Dean Lockhart clashes with Russell in Scottish Parliament
The idea was first suggested by Irish politician Neale Richmond as a way for Scotland to plot its route back into the EU as a hypothetical sovereign nation in the future. Fine Gael's European Affairs spokesman and former chair of the Dail’s Brexit committee said the “short-term goal” would be “realistic” in preparing Scotland to re-join the EU and ultimately achieving the SNP’s long-running dream of Scottish independence. This has prompted support from the SNP's Constitution, Europe and External Affairs Secretary Michael Russell, who said Holyrood's current external offices are “very important” for trade.
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He added expanding this could also provide Scotland with a number of other opportunities and benefits. Mr Russell told the Sunday National newspaper: “I think Neale is probably right. "Look at the success of Quebec and its Flemish offices, they’ve assisted with trade and with the political situation.” The Government in Quebec opened an office in Brussels in 1972 “to promote Quebec and its interests in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, as well as within the European institutions” since 1972.
Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP could be planning to open offices in several EU member states
Nicola Sturgeon has ramped up her campaign for Scottish independence
This is one of more than 30 offices the Government has in 18 counties, focusing on key domestic issues related to the economy, education, culture, immigration and public affairs. In 2005, a satellite team was set up in Beijing, with a second following in Dublin in 2016, while hopes remain of further expansion into Scandinavia. These teams co-locate, with some working from inside numerous British Embassies and several others sharing with other agencies, such as the Scottish Development International and VisitScotland. Mr Russell said: “I’d love to be open in every capital. The Brussels office is really important for us, the German and French offices have been very important, London is very important. READ MORE: UK sent £15.8bn to EU last year – including £1bn Brexit revenge tax
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Scotland voted against independence during a referendum in 2014
“We have to look north as well as east and south, and I think getting into Scandinavia would be a good thing. “If we could afford it, I’d say open in every country. But there are constraints with finance.” But the backing from the SNP’s Constitution, Europe and External Affairs Secretary comes despite Scotland still being part of the UK and not being independent in its own right. Britain will leave the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. DON'T MISS
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Mike Russell said Holyrood's current external offices are 'very important' for trade.
Mike Russell said expanding Scotland's extrenal offices would provide the country with a number of other benefits
In 2016, the UK population voted by a narrow margin of 52 percent to 48 percent to leave the EU during a historic referendum in 2016, but Scotland voted by a margin of 62 percent to 38 percent to remain part of the Brussels trading bloc. Since then, Ms Sturgeon and the SNP have ramped up their campaign for a second referendum on Scottish independence - despite Scotland rejecting independence by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent during a referendum in 2014. The initial comments from Fine Gael politician Mr Richmond were made in conversation with Dr Kirsty Hughes, the founder and director of the Scottish Centre on European Relations. Speaking during the second episode of the European Conversations podcast for the European Movement in Scotland, he claimed Europe's attitude to a potential Scottish bid for membership of the bloc has “clearly changed” from that of 2014. He also claimed Brexit would make any bid for re-entry into the EU “certainly a lot easier”.
There is growintf support for Scottish independence


thedailyexpress--2020-11-01--Watch out, Boris! PM's successor ALREADY circling... and Tories support him

When quizzed on his views of the Chancellor , Mr Morgan said : `` I certainly think that what he has going for him is that he is a good communicator and he can be a firm decision-maker and he seems to understand the brief for which he is in charge which is the economy .
`` I think he is going to come under a lot of pressure in the next few months because clearly we are going to go through a lot more economic hardship and the question is how can he guide us through that .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most impressive of the cabinet . ''
However , Mr Morgan did suggest the bar had been set very low , and his colleagues were `` mediocre '' .
He said : `` Now the bar for that is very low .
I don ’ t think I ’ ve ever seen in my career , 30 odd years in Fleet Street , I ’ ve never seen a more mediocre cabinet - so the bar is low .
`` But I do think he is a good performer in explaining to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think most of the economic measures he has taken he has been alright . ''
Mr Morgan further praised the Chancellor in his new book , Wake Up , where he suggested Mr Sunak was the only senior Tory performing well during the pandemic .
The book charts the key dates and events of 2020 , and in an entry on April 15 , he said : `` I ’ m on a WhatsApp group chat with a few top TV news journalist mates and we all agree that we can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government and opposition ranks seemed to be so lacking in calibre , with the honourable exception of Chancellor Rishi Sunak , who has been commendably authoritative during his press briefing stints . ''
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Experts issue urgent warning to Boris The Chancellor 's popularity has soared during the pandemic , with Tory politicians publicly supporting him .
Robert Halfon , chairman of the education select committee , said : “ He doesn ’ t just talk about the clothes pegs , he provides a washing line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high praise from Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat .
The Tory MP for Tonbridge and Malling has commended the Chancellor 's `` leadership '' during the crisis .
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[ INSIGHT ] Rishi Sunak announces new measures to help self-employed [ DETAILS ] Rishi Sunak defended after 'petty and immature ' video causes confusion [ ANALYSIS ] He said Mr Sunak “ enjoys a huge amount of confident on Conservative benches , and when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has huge support as well ” .
Similarly , a backbencher told the Times : `` My constituents see him [ Rishi ] as a future PM .
It will become a problem when the polls start slipping .
Until that point , Boris will ride it .
“ The difference between Rishi and Boris is that one of them has a philosophy and the other has a focus group .

Boris Johnson: Political commentator assesses PM’s future
Piers Morgan has heavily praised Chancellor Rishi Sunak in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, describing the senior Tory MP as both "a good communicator" and "firm decision-maker", who has stood out during the coronavirus crisis.
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When quizzed on his views of the Chancellor, Mr Morgan said: "I certainly think that what he has going for him is that he is a good communicator and he can be a firm decision-maker and he seems to understand the brief for which he is in charge which is the economy. "I think he is going to come under a lot of pressure in the next few months because clearly we are going to go through a lot more economic hardship and the question is how can he guide us through that. "But I think Rishi Sunak is the most impressive of the cabinet." However, Mr Morgan did suggest the bar had been set very low, and his colleagues were "mediocre".
Piers Morgan has identified who could replace Boris Johnson as the next Tory leader
Piers Morgan has identified Boris Johnson's successor
He said: "Now the bar for that is very low. I don’t think I’ve ever seen in my career, 30 odd years in Fleet Street, I’ve never seen a more mediocre cabinet - so the bar is low. "But I do think he is a good performer in explaining to the public why he is doing things and I think most of the economic measures he has taken he has been alright." Mr Morgan further praised the Chancellor in his new book, Wake Up, where he suggested Mr Sunak was the only senior Tory performing well during the pandemic. The book charts the key dates and events of 2020, and in an entry on April 15, he said: "I’m on a WhatsApp group chat with a few top TV news journalist mates and we all agree that we can’t recall a time when both the Government and opposition ranks seemed to be so lacking in calibre, with the honourable exception of Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who has been commendably authoritative during his press briefing stints." JUST IN: Shut the country down! Experts issue urgent warning to Boris
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Rishi Sunak has high approval ratings
Piers Morgan's new book Wake Up is out now
He said Mr Sunak “enjoys a huge amount of confident on Conservative benches, and when I speak to people around the country… he has huge support as well”. Similarly, a backbencher told the Times: "My constituents see him [Rishi] as a future PM. It will become a problem when the polls start slipping. Until that point, Boris will ride it. “The difference between Rishi and Boris is that one of them has a philosophy and the other has a focus group. "Rishi is a small-business, long-standing Brexit supporter, he’s a financially coherent conservative.
UK coronavirus map live


thedailyexpress--2020-11-01--Here we go! Sources reveal when vital Brexit update will be revealed - Time ticking for EU

In September , Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the bloc until October 15 to agree on a trade deal but that deadline came and went with no agreement .
Crucial talks continued in London last week and will now move to Brussels .
Talks are reportedly set to last only until mid-week as sources on both sides said they are trying to avoid a damaging trade rupture .
An EU diplomatic source and a UK official said the negotiations will continue face-to-face Brussels from tomorrow after a weekend of talks .
On either Wednesday or Thursday this week , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances of a trade deal is expected .
These last-minute talks are a final attempt to seal a new trading agreement .
In just nine weeks , the UK will leave the EU without a deal in place as the transition period is set to come to an end on December 31 .
The UK formally left the EU back in January but crucial trade talks have been deadlocked for months as either side have failed to come to any agreement .
One of the main disputes in the negotiations is fishing as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Britain 's fishing waters .
Under the controversial Commons Fisheries Policy ( CFP ) , all member states are given access to EU waters via quotas .
As the UK has a large coastal area , critics have often argued the system is unfair .
State aid has also been an issue during negotiations with the EU urging the UK to sign up to it regulations and rules .
The UK Government has argued it wants to set its own rules on the state support given to businesses .
Last month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wales ’ Minister for European Transition , Jeremy Miles , claiming Britain will not back down on demands over fisheries .
DO N'T MISS SNP planning 'consulates ' in every EU state [ REVEAL ] UK sent £15.8bn to EU last year – including £1bn Brexit revenge tax [ INSIGHT ] Biden to SNUB Britain and back ‘ EU integration ’ if elected president [ COMMENT ] He said : `` I am afraid we strongly disagree with your premise that we should ` back down ' on fisheries .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all circumstances , the UK must be an independent coastal state , no longer be bound by the Common Fisheries Policy . ''
Mr Gove argued Britain is seeking a “ separate fisheries framework agreement ” which reflect the country ’ s “ international law rights ” .
He continued : “ This is squarely in line with the precedent of the EU ’ s fisheries agreement with Norway .

Brexit: Habib says UK will get deal that ‘signs us closely to EU’
In September, Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the bloc until October 15 to agree on a trade deal but that deadline came and went with no agreement. Crucial talks continued in London last week and will now move to Brussels.
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Talks are reportedly set to last only until mid-week as sources on both sides said they are trying to avoid a damaging trade rupture. An EU diplomatic source and a UK official said the negotiations will continue face-to-face Brussels from tomorrow after a weekend of talks. On either Wednesday or Thursday this week, a crucial update on their progress and the chances of a trade deal is expected. These last-minute talks are a final attempt to seal a new trading agreement.
Brexit talks move to Brussels
UK Brexit negotiator David Frost
In just nine weeks, the UK will leave the EU without a deal in place as the transition period is set to come to an end on December 31. The UK formally left the EU back in January but crucial trade talks have been deadlocked for months as either side have failed to come to any agreement. One of the main disputes in the negotiations is fishing as the EU wants to maintain its rights to Britain's fishing waters. Under the controversial Commons Fisheries Policy (CFP), all member states are given access to EU waters via quotas. READ MORE: Remainer fearmongering DEFEATED: UK farmers protected as ministers ...
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EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
As the UK has a large coastal area, critics have often argued the system is unfair. State aid has also been an issue during negotiations with the EU urging the UK to sign up to it regulations and rules. The UK Government has argued it wants to set its own rules on the state support given to businesses. Last month, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove lashed out at Wales’ Minister for European Transition, Jeremy Miles, claiming Britain will not back down on demands over fisheries. DON'T MISS
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European fishing dependence on British waters
He said: "I am afraid we strongly disagree with your premise that we should `back down' on fisheries. "The UK Government's view is that in all circumstances, the UK must be an independent coastal state, no longer be bound by the Common Fisheries Policy." Mr Gove argued Britain is seeking a “separate fisheries framework agreement” which reflect the country’s “international law rights”. He continued: “This is squarely in line with the precedent of the EU’s fisheries agreement with Norway.
The transition period to end in December


thedailyexpress--2020-11-03--Brexit deal with US guaranteed: Even Biden won't stop mega-pact says Trump's UK ambassador

Today the American people are heading to the polls to vote for the next President of the United States .
As a diplomat , I 'll leave it to the pundits and pollsters to try to predict the results .
But there is one thing I can say with absolute certainty : the UK is America ’ s single most important partner – and no election will ever change that .
The bond between the US .
and the UK is like no other .
The UK is everything America could hope for in an ally .
We share a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship that goes back 400 years to the pilgrims crossing the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower .
In the centuries that have followed , we have accomplished so much together – we even put a man on the moon .
The UK also has the same approach to free trade and free enterprise as the US .
We are both nations which believe in the power of industry and innovation to drive global progress .
This is an age where rapid advances are made every single day .
And the UK is always at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greatest universities and research institutions in the world .
In fact , the US is the only country in the world which can boast more of the world ’ s top universities or Nobel prize winners .
Together , we are consistently first and second in both categories .
But most important of all in this special relationship , is the fact that our countries share the same fundamental values .
Like all Americans , the British people have an enduring and unshakable commitment to human rights , the rule of law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We are nations which strive to be a force for global good , and we do so together .
I saw the perfect demonstration of this just recently when I flew out on a Merlin helicopter to visit the UK ’ s latest and most advanced warship , the HMS Queen Elizabeth .
It was about to take part in a NATO exercise off the coast of Scotland , and from the deck of this great British ship , I watched American and British military pilots take off and land stealth F35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built together .
It was the special relationship in action – live , in full color and very , very noisy .
The level of trust , collaboration and interoperability I have seen between the US and UK militaries is something you won ’ t find anywhere else in the world .
And it ’ s not just important for our own defence , it 's important for the defence of almost a billion people .
The US-UK relationship is at the very heart of the NATO alliance , which remains as critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ever been .
It was NATO which got us through the Cold War .
And the threats we face to our collective security are just as real today .
We have no option but to take them seriously .
We can not afford to underestimate countries like Russia , Iran or China any longer .
Even during a global pandemic , we have seen how little China can be trusted , as the Chinese covered up the spread of the virus and launched one cyber-espionage attack after another against the Western companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The idea that we can then trust China with the critical infrastructure of the free world , whether it ’ s 5G or nuclear power , is now inconceivable .
NATO countries must stand strong and defend our independence and way of life from any threat , with the US and UK leading the way , as we always have done .
America ’ s partnership with the UK is not only the bedrock of America 's security , it ’ s also the bedrock of our prosperity .
Together , our countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
There are one million Americans that work for British companies , just as one million Brits are employed by American companies .
The US and the UK are the single largest investors in each other ’ s economies , with well over one trillion dollars in direct bilateral investment .
And all that has been accomplished just under WTO rules .
We can do even better .
As things stand , US and UK businesses still have a lot of obstacles to overcome .
The UK ’ s departure from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40 years to strike a trade deal , remove the obstacles to trade , and jumpstart the growth and success of our businesses in each other ’ s markets .
President Trump prioritised a free trade agreement with the UK because it is the fastest way to increase prosperity for both our countries .
Post-Covid , this will be even more critical .
Restoring economic growth will have to be the number one priority after we control the virus .
If ever there was a time to remove barriers for businesses , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been moving fast to work out the details of a historic US-UK agreement .
In fact , they just completed the fifth round of talks , and have had hundreds of meetings since the negotiations launched in May .
We still have a few things to iron out , as is always the case with major agreements like this one , but I 'm confident our countries can get this done no matter what happens today .
That ’ s because the potential of a US-UK trade deal rises above politics – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What our negotiators have been working on is a deal that no politician , Republican or Democrat , British or American will want to walk away from .
It is a deal that will bring benefits to businesses , customers and workers in every state and every region of both our countries , and in every sector of our economies , whether it ’ s farming or fishing , fashion or finance .
A US-UK Free Trade Agreement is a once in a generation opportunity at a time when we need it most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all of us , on both sides of the Atlantic .
But the US .
and the UK are doing now what we always do .
We are moving forward , together .
Side by side , we are fighting Covid , protecting our way of life , and creating new jobs and opportunities together .
That ’ s what our countries have been doing together for generations .
That ’ s what we will continue to do , whatever the future brings .
And that ’ s what this enduring special @ @ @ @ @ @

Today the American people are heading to the polls to vote for the next President of the United States. As a diplomat, I'll leave it to the pundits and pollsters to try to predict the results. But there is one thing I can say with absolute certainty: the UK is America’s single most important partner – and no election will ever change that.
The bond between the US. and the UK is like no other. The UK is everything America could hope for in an ally. We share a common language and history, with a relationship that goes back 400 years to the pilgrims crossing the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower.
In the centuries that have followed, we have accomplished so much together – we even put a man on the moon.
The UK also has the same approach to free trade and free enterprise as the US. We are both nations which believe in the power of industry and innovation to drive global progress. This is an age where rapid advances are made every single day. And the UK is always at the forefront, home to some of the greatest universities and research institutions in the world. In fact, the US is the only country in the world which can boast more of the world’s top universities or Nobel prize winners. Together, we are consistently first and second in both categories.
But most important of all in this special relationship, is the fact that our countries share the same fundamental values. Like all Americans, the British people have an enduring and unshakable commitment to human rights, the rule of law and the defense of a free world. We are nations which strive to be a force for global good, and we do so together.
I saw the perfect demonstration of this just recently when I flew out on a Merlin helicopter to visit the UK’s latest and most advanced warship, the HMS Queen Elizabeth. It was about to take part in a NATO exercise off the coast of Scotland, and from the deck of this great British ship, I watched American and British military pilots take off and land stealth F35 fighter jets – planes we designed and built together. It was the special relationship in action – live, in full color and very, very noisy.
The level of trust, collaboration and interoperability I have seen between the US and UK militaries is something you won’t find anywhere else in the world. And it’s not just important for our own defence, it's important for the defence of almost a billion people.
The US-UK relationship is at the very heart of the NATO alliance, which remains as critical to our collective security today as it has ever been. It was NATO which got us through the Cold War. And the threats we face to our collective security are just as real today. We have no option but to take them seriously. We cannot afford to underestimate countries like Russia, Iran or China any longer.
Even during a global pandemic, we have seen how little China can be trusted, as the Chinese covered up the spread of the virus and launched one cyber-espionage attack after another against the Western companies desperately fighting to find a vaccine.
The idea that we can then trust China with the critical infrastructure of the free world, whether it’s 5G or nuclear power, is now inconceivable.
NATO countries must stand strong and defend our independence and way of life from any threat, with the US and UK leading the way, as we always have done.
America’s partnership with the UK is not only the bedrock of America's security, it’s also the bedrock of our prosperity.
Together, our countries trade more than 270 billion dollars a year. There are one million Americans that work for British companies, just as one million Brits are employed by American companies.
The US and the UK are the single largest investors in each other’s economies, with well over one trillion dollars in direct bilateral investment.
And all that has been accomplished just under WTO rules. We can do even better.
As things stand, US and UK businesses still have a lot of obstacles to overcome.
The UK’s departure from the EU offers us our first chance in 40 years to strike a trade deal, remove the obstacles to trade, and jumpstart the growth and success of our businesses in each other’s markets.
President Trump prioritised a free trade agreement with the UK because it is the fastest way to increase prosperity for both our countries.
Post-Covid, this will be even more critical. Restoring economic growth will have to be the number one priority after we control the virus. If ever there was a time to remove barriers for businesses, it is now.
US and UK negotiators have been moving fast to work out the details of a historic US-UK agreement. In fact, they just completed the fifth round of talks, and have had hundreds of meetings since the negotiations launched in May. We still have a few things to iron out, as is always the case with major agreements like this one, but I'm confident our countries can get this done no matter what happens today.
That’s because the potential of a US-UK trade deal rises above politics – it just makes good common sense. What our negotiators have been working on is a deal that no politician, Republican or Democrat, British or American will want to walk away from.
It is a deal that will bring benefits to businesses, customers and workers in every state and every region of both our countries, and in every sector of our economies, whether it’s farming or fishing, fashion or finance. A US-UK Free Trade Agreement is a once in a generation opportunity at a time when we need it most.
This has been a tough year for all of us, on both sides of the Atlantic. But the US. and the UK are doing now what we always do. We are moving forward, together.
Side by side, we are fighting Covid, protecting our way of life, and creating new jobs and opportunities together. That’s what our countries have been doing together for generations. That’s what we will continue to do, whatever the future brings. And that’s what this enduring special relationship is really all about.


thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Jeremy Corbyn HAD to be suspended from labour says Tony Blair as he backs Starmer's action

Tony Blair has said that Sir Keir Starmer is `` doing the right thing as a leader '' .
This comes after the current Labour leader was forced to suspend former head Jeremy Corbyn for failing to retract controversial comments he made in response to the EHRC 's report on the party 's anti-Semitism scandal .
Mr Blair was questioned by Sky News over whether Sir Keir was right to suspend Mr Corbyn .
The former Prime Minister told them : `` I just want to give Keir Starmer my support .
`` It probably does n't help much if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But I think the Labour Party 's doing the right thing , and he 's doing the right thing as a leader . ''
Mr Blair refused to answer whether Mr Corbyn 's suspension from the party should be made permanent if the ex-leader refuses to backtrack on his comments .
He said : `` I 'm going to leave that .
I know what it 's like when you 're trying to lead a political party .
`` He does n't need me giving advice on this .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaving very sensibly as a leader .
`` He should make his own decisions . ''

Jeremy Corbyn: Tony Blair backs Starmer over suspension
Tony Blair has said that Sir Keir Starmer is "doing the right thing as a leader". This comes after the current Labour leader was forced to suspend former head Jeremy Corbyn for failing to retract controversial comments he made in response to the EHRC's report on the party's anti-Semitism scandal. Mr Blair was questioned by Sky News over whether Sir Keir was right to suspend Mr Corbyn.
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The former Prime Minister told them: "I just want to give Keir Starmer my support. "It probably doesn't help much if I start getting into this issue. "But I think the Labour Party's doing the right thing, and he's doing the right thing as a leader." Mr Blair refused to answer whether Mr Corbyn's suspension from the party should be made permanent if the ex-leader refuses to backtrack on his comments. READ MORE: Labour chaos: Corbynites accuse Starmer of 'betrayal'
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'I think the Labour Party's doing the right thing, and he's doing the right thing as a leader.'
He said: "I'm going to leave that. I know what it's like when you're trying to lead a political party. "He doesn't need me giving advice on this. "I think he's doing the right thing and behaving very sensibly as a leader. "He should make his own decisions."
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'I'm going to leave that. I know what it's like when you're trying to lead a political party.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Brexit outrage: Joe Biden US election win may FORCE UK to agree EU's trade deal terms

Former foreign secretary David Miliband explained how the special relationship between the UK and US post-Brexit could change if Joe Biden becomes President .
While speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky News , he said Mr Biden and his team will want the UK to make significant progress with the EU on key issues before agreeing our own future relationship with the US .
Due to the quickly approaching end of the transition period , this could ultimately pressure the UK into rushing through a trade deal with the EU to maintain a good working relationship with the US .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden does win the US election , as the polls suggest , would that actually be good news for the United Kingdom ?
`` Do you think Joe Biden values the special relationship ? ''
Mr Miliband replied : `` I think Joe Biden values the UK but he is a serious person who will follow the power .
`` What Joe Biden knows , when it comes to the coronavirus crisis , the climate change challenge and some of the major global issues he can see that in Paris , Berlin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together .
`` There is no question in my mind that in the Biden camp , Brexit has reduced the influence of the UK .
Mr Miliband noted that despite the feelings towards Brexit among Biden and his office , they would still seek to trade with the UK .
He said they would want a deal to be resolved between the UK and EU quickly in the meantime , however .
He continued : `` Joe Biden will also be very realistic about the kind of issues we are still struggling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think that puts a special premium on the British Government to get the trade deal with the European Union .
`` Not only this but to also sort out the ways in which we are going to cooperate on security terms , intelligence terms and foreign policy terms with the EU .
`` This is something that has made such little progress and that really leaves us in a weaker position . ''
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Brexit: Joe Biden’s approach to UK assessed by Miliband
Former foreign secretary David Miliband explained how the special relationship between the UK and US post-Brexit could change if Joe Biden becomes President. While speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky News, he said Mr Biden and his team will want the UK to make significant progress with the EU on key issues before agreeing our own future relationship with the US. Due to the quickly approaching end of the transition period, this could ultimately pressure the UK into rushing through a trade deal with the EU to maintain a good working relationship with the US.
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Ms Ridge said: "If Joe Biden does win the US election, as the polls suggest, would that actually be good news for the United Kingdom? "Do you think Joe Biden values the special relationship?" Mr Miliband replied: "I think Joe Biden values the UK but he is a serious person who will follow the power. "What Joe Biden knows, when it comes to the coronavirus crisis, the climate change challenge and some of the major global issues he can see that in Paris, Berlin and Brussels you have got 27 countries working together. DON'T MISS: Brexiteer rages at Brexit deal disaster creating 'challenging 2021'
Brexit outrage: Joe Biden US election win may FORCE UK to agree EU's trade deal terms
Brexit news: Mr Miliband noted that despite the feelings towards Brexit among Biden and his office, they would still seek to trade with the UK.
"There is no question in my mind that in the Biden camp, Brexit has reduced the influence of the UK. Mr Miliband noted that despite the feelings towards Brexit among Biden and his office, they would still seek to trade with the UK. He said they would want a deal to be resolved between the UK and EU quickly in the meantime, however. He continued: "Joe Biden will also be very realistic about the kind of issues we are still struggling with and his urgency for getting things done.
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Brexit news: Mr Miliband has also warned of the tentativeness of the relationship between the UK and US.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Brexit plan blasted by Scottish Tory leader as he demands STURGEON involved in trade talks

In a bid to win over Scottish voters who are growing increasingly sceptical of Boris Johnson over his approach to Brexit , Douglas Ross has sought to distance himself from the Prime Minister .
Mr Ross said Westminster had used a “ winner takes it all ” approach to talks with Brussels .
His latest attempt to differentiate between his group and the Tories below the border came during a speech at the Policy Exchange think tank .
Mr Ross ’ s scathing review of Mr Johnson ’ s handling of Brexit comes as support for independence is growing steadily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a failure to resolve Brexit divisions and the SNP Government at Holyrood `` benefits from intergovernmental disputes '' .
He suggested there is a perception that England and Scotland no longer share the same values in the wake of Brexit .
And he argued this view is boosting support for the break-up of the UK rather than a strong argument for independence .
In a keynote speech for the think tank , Mr Ross said : `` Brexit has been damaging to support for the UK because it undermined , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ values . ''
He added : `` Last month I said that independence was not inevitable , I truly believe that is the case .
`` The bonds that we share across our four nations and between the people and communities that make up our country are deeper and more essential now than they have ever been .
READ MORE : Brexit warning : French boats 'wipe out stocks ' forcing fishers to quit “ Instead there has been a ‘ winner takes it all ’ approach . ''
The Scottish Tory leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` alienated former Remain supporters who still feel aggrieved at the referendum result ” .
He said Nicola Sturgeon ’ s SNP had reaped the benefits of this by becoming an `` outlet for that anger and frustration '' north of the border .
And in stunning comments likely to infuriate hardcore Brexiteers , Mr Ross said allowing Mrs Sturgeon to take part in trade talks with the EU would help “ empower ” devolved administrations .
Mr Ross said the First Minister should also have a stronger say in the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leapt on his comments , accusing him of using Brexit and other topical issues as a way to “ cheaply ” score points with Scottish voters .

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In a bid to win over Scottish voters who are growing increasingly sceptical of Boris Johnson over his approach to Brexit, Douglas Ross has sought to distance himself from the Prime Minister. Mr Ross said Westminster had used a “winner takes it all” approach to talks with Brussels.
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His latest attempt to differentiate between his group and the Tories below the border came during a speech at the Policy Exchange think tank. Mr Ross’s scathing review of Mr Johnson’s handling of Brexit comes as support for independence is growing steadily among Scots. Mr Ross claimed there has been a failure to resolve Brexit divisions and the SNP Government at Holyrood "benefits from intergovernmental disputes". He suggested there is a perception that England and Scotland no longer share the same values in the wake of Brexit.
Douglas Ross blasted the PM's approach to Brexit and said Sturgeon should be involved in talks
Boris Johnson and Douglas Ross enjoy Scottish whiskey
And he argued this view is boosting support for the break-up of the UK rather than a strong argument for independence. In a keynote speech for the think tank, Mr Ross said: "Brexit has been damaging to support for the UK because it undermined, in the eyes of many, those shared values." He added: "Last month I said that independence was not inevitable, I truly believe that is the case. "The bonds that we share across our four nations and between the people and communities that make up our country are deeper and more essential now than they have ever been. READ MORE: Brexit warning: French boats 'wipe out stocks' forcing fishers to quit
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Douglas Ross hit out at the PM's 'winner takes all' Brexit approach
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“Instead there has been a ‘winner takes it all’ approach." The Scottish Tory leader was adamant that such an approach had "alienated former Remain supporters who still feel aggrieved at the referendum result”. He said Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP had reaped the benefits of this by becoming an "outlet for that anger and frustration" north of the border.
And in stunning comments likely to infuriate hardcore Brexiteers, Mr Ross said allowing Mrs Sturgeon to take part in trade talks with the EU would help “empower” devolved administrations. Mr Ross said the First Minister should also have a stronger say in the UK’s immigration system. Social media users leapt on his comments, accusing him of using Brexit and other topical issues as a way to “cheaply” score points with Scottish voters.
Douglas Ross pictured with Rishi Sunak


thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Jeremy Corbyn escapes to Isle of Wight over the weekend after Labour suspension

Now a photograph has emerged of Mr Corbyn on a ferry alongside a member of staff of a restaurant where he had eaten on Saturday .
Following the investigation from the EHRC , Sir Keir Starmer , the new Labour leader , outlined anti-Semitism has no place within the party .
He said at the time : “ If , after all the pain , all the grief , and all the evidence in this report , there are still those who think there 's no problem with anti-semitism in the Labour party , that it ’ s all exaggerated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frankly you are part of the problem too and you should be nowhere near the Labour party either . ''
Anti-Semitic abuse is illegal and the report by the EHRC found the Labour Party had breached the law .
Mr Corbyn ’ s suspension came as a result of his reaction to the findings .
The former frontman lashed out at the findings in the report and claimed anti-semitism during his leadership was “ dramatically overstated for political reasons ” .
His full statement read : “ Anti-Semitism is absolutely abhorrent , wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s greatest crimes .
`` As Leader of the Labour Party I was always determined to eliminate all forms of racism and root out the cancer of antisemitism .
READ MORE : Jeremy Corbyn ordered to REMOVE affiliation to Labour from Twitter bio '' I have campaigned in support of Jewish people and communities my entire life and I will continue to do so .
“ The EHRC ’ s report shows that when I became Labour leader in 2015 , the Party ’ s processes for handling complaints were not fit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by an obstructive party bureaucracy .
“ 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.
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A YouGov poll suggested support for both the party as a whole and its leader Sir Kier has plummeted in the days following Mr Corbyn 's suspension .
The survey asked , “ Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following ” .
Between October 21-22 , 35 percent of people had a favourable opinion of Labour , with 46 percent having an unfavourable opinion – resulting in a net score of -11 .
Between October 29-30 , the days after Mr Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a favourable opinion , with unfavourable rising to 56 percent – resulting in a net score of -23 .
Since Mr Corbyn was elected Labour leader in 2016 , the party has been plagued with allegations of anti-semitism by some of its supporters .
Back in June , Rebecca Long-Bailey was sacked as shadow Education Secretary by Sir Keir after sharing an article containing an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory .
Ms Long Bailey said : `` I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party Leader ’ s Office , but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down .

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Last week, the former Opposition leader was suspended from his party following an investigation on Labour anti-Semitism by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.
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Now a photograph has emerged of Mr Corbyn on a ferry alongside a member of staff of a restaurant where he had eaten on Saturday. Following the investigation from the EHRC, Sir Keir Starmer, the new Labour leader, outlined anti-Semitism has no place within the party. He said at the time: “If, after all the pain, all the grief, and all the evidence in this report, there are still those who think there's no problem with anti-semitism in the Labour party, that it’s all exaggerated, or a factional attack, then frankly you are part of the problem too and you should be nowhere near the Labour party either." Anti-Semitic abuse is illegal and the report by the EHRC found the Labour Party had breached the law.
Jeremy Corbyn flees to Isle of Wight
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
Mr Corbyn’s suspension came as a result of his reaction to the findings. The former frontman lashed out at the findings in the report and claimed anti-semitism during his leadership was “dramatically overstated for political reasons”. His full statement read: “Anti-Semitism is absolutely abhorrent, wrong and responsible for some of humanity’s greatest crimes. "As Leader of the Labour Party I was always determined to eliminate all forms of racism and root out the cancer of antisemitism. READ MORE: Jeremy Corbyn ordered to REMOVE affiliation to Labour from Twitter bio
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"I have campaigned in support of Jewish people and communities my entire life and I will continue to do so. “The EHRC’s report shows that when I became Labour leader in 2015, the Party’s processes for handling complaints were not fit for purpose. “Reform was then stalled by an obstructive party bureaucracy. “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.” DON'T MISS
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Following his suspension, Labour was plunged into a crisis after a new poll revealed the party has taken a double hit in approval ratings. A YouGov poll suggested support for both the party as a whole and its leader Sir Kier has plummeted in the days following Mr Corbyn's suspension. The survey asked, “Do you have a favourable or unfavourable opinion of the following”. Between October 21-22, 35 percent of people had a favourable opinion of Labour, with 46 percent having an unfavourable opinion – resulting in a net score of -11.
Sir Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn
Between October 29-30, the days after Mr Corbyn’s suspension, just 33 percent had a favourable opinion, with unfavourable rising to 56 percent – resulting in a net score of -23. Since Mr Corbyn was elected Labour leader in 2016, the party has been plagued with allegations of anti-semitism by some of its supporters. Back in June, Rebecca Long-Bailey was sacked as shadow Education Secretary by Sir Keir after sharing an article containing an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory. Ms Long Bailey said: "I wished to acknowledge these concerns and duly issued a clarification of my retweet, with the wording agreed in advance by the Labour Party Leader’s Office, but after posting I was subsequently instructed to take both this agreed clarification and my original retweet down.
Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked earlier this year


thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Boris issued dire warning as Sir Charles Walker predicts 15 Tories to rebel against No10

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The Prime Minister has faced criticism from his own Conservative MPs after announcing a second national lockdown in England .
The rules are due to start on November 5 , but will be subject to a vote in the House of Commons the day before .
Sir Charles Walker , the vice chairman of the 1922 committee , told Sky News why he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's proposals .
He said : `` I 'm fed up of this Government criminalising my constituents for the crime of a parent seeing their child .
`` This is not acceptable , and I think we 're at the stage now where we need a written constitution that underpins the fundamental rights of the citizens of this country so they can not be discarded in a way that they have been over the past six months .
`` I think there is huge disquiet on the Conservative benches , but I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great rebellion .
`` I will certainly be voting against the legislation on Wednesday because I 'm fed up of having decent people criminalised and facing fines . ''
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The Prime Minister has faced criticism from his own Conservative MPs after announcing a second national lockdown in England. The rules are due to start on November 5, but will be subject to a vote in the House of Commons the day before. Sir Charles Walker, the vice chairman of the 1922 committee, told Sky News why he is a strong opponent to Boris Johnson's proposals.
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He said: "I'm fed up of this Government criminalising my constituents for the crime of a parent seeing their child. "This is not acceptable, and I think we're at the stage now where we need a written constitution that underpins the fundamental rights of the citizens of this country so they cannot be discarded in a way that they have been over the past six months. "I think there is huge disquiet on the Conservative benches, but I'm not sure that will translate into a great rebellion. "I will certainly be voting against the legislation on Wednesday because I'm fed up of having decent people criminalised and facing fines." READ MORE: Boris told to 'get stuffed' by Britons over Christmas lockdown hints
Boris issued dire warning as Sir Charles Walker predicts 15 Tories to rebel against No10
The rules are due to start on November 5, but will be subject to a vote.
Sir Charles continued: "But I suspect the whip's office will pick off a number of other troublemakers and heretics to ensure that they're at worst abstaining. "I think there are 15 rebels on my side now." The Tory MP also hit out at the Labour Party for "avoiding it's obligation" to be an Opposition. Leader Sir Keir Starmer has already stated that his party will back the lockdown measures on the Wednesday vote.
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The Tory MP also hit out at the Labour Party for 'avoiding it's obligation' to be an Opposition.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-02--Brexit fury: Leaver rages at Brexit deal disaster and Covid creating 'challenging 2021'

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib argued the UK has a challenging 2021 ahead .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Habib argued Boris Johnson will likely agree a bad Brexit deal that aligns the UK with the EU .
He added that this combined with the consequences of coronavirus would make the next year a challenging one for many .
Mr Habib said : `` I think 2021 is looking very very challenging .
`` This is because the Government has spent a massive amount of money on this pandemic .
`` They have done this through keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back loans and coronavirus support schemes . ''
Mr Habib noted that these moves made by the Government , however necessary , would be a key part of the challenge facing the UK in 2021 .
He continued : `` We are going to go into 2021 with Government finances stretched .
`` If we sign ourselves into a close deal with the EU , fettering our ability to deregulate and therefore take the burdens off of businesses in a non-monetary manner , we will have a constrained economy .
`` This will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amount of debt we have taken on .
`` I do n't see the prospects of 2021 being bright for the UK .
`` I suspect the people like me , people who saw the opportunities that a no deal Brexit would have afforded the UK , will now spend quite a significant proportion of the rest of their lives campaigning and promoting the unpicking of the deal that Boris Johnson is about to sign .
`` This is so we can get Britain moving again properly . ''
Mr Habib also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed Boris Johnson disappoint Brexiteers with in his trade deal .
He highlighted the areas Boris Johnson would compromise would be in areas Leavers were most concerned about .
This included fishing rights for the EU , the influence of the European Court of Justice and the level playing field .
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Brexit Britain to LEAD European space industry [ COMMENT ] Do n't blame Britain for holding up Gibraltar deal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I think what we are going to get by the time we get to January 1 is a deal .
`` But it will be a deal that mirrors , to a very significant extent , the political declaration that the Prime Minister signed as part of the Withdrawal Agreement .
`` In that political declaration , he did sign up to a level playing field , to fix fishing quotas , signed up to considering joining PESCO which is their equivalent of NATO , he has also signed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He has also signed up to give the Court of Justice of the European Union , quite a large say in what happens in all those matters I just listed .
`` I think , unfortunately , we are going to get a deal by January 1st that signs us up very closely to the EU . ''

Brexit: Ben Habib claims 2021 looks 'very challenging'
Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib argued the UK has a challenging 2021 ahead. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Habib argued Boris Johnson will likely agree a bad Brexit deal that aligns the UK with the EU. He added that this combined with the consequences of coronavirus would make the next year a challenging one for many.
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Mr Habib said: "I think 2021 is looking very very challenging. "This is because the Government has spent a massive amount of money on this pandemic. "They have done this through keeping businesses closed, furlough schemes, bounce back loans and coronavirus support schemes." Mr Habib noted that these moves made by the Government, however necessary, would be a key part of the challenge facing the UK in 2021. DON'T MISS: Brexit betrayal: Boris Johnson accused of caving to EU bullying
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Brexit news: Ben Habib argued 2021 would prove difficult for Britons due to the combination of coronavirus and a bad Brexit deal.
He continued: "We are going to go into 2021 with Government finances stretched. "If we sign ourselves into a close deal with the EU, fettering our ability to deregulate and therefore take the burdens off of businesses in a non-monetary manner, we will have a constrained economy. "This will be a result of regulation and by the amount of debt we have taken on. "I don't see the prospects of 2021 being bright for the UK.
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Brexit news: Mr Habib also went into details of what areas he believed Boris Johnson would fail at in his Brexit trade deal.
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"I suspect the people like me, people who saw the opportunities that a no deal Brexit would have afforded the UK, will now spend quite a significant proportion of the rest of their lives campaigning and promoting the unpicking of the deal that Boris Johnson is about to sign. "This is so we can get Britain moving again properly." Mr Habib also went into details of what areas he believed Boris Johnson disappoint Brexiteers with in his trade deal. He highlighted the areas Boris Johnson would compromise would be in areas Leavers were most concerned about. This included fishing rights for the EU, the influence of the European Court of Justice and the level playing field. READ MORE: Brexit fisheries row: EU's climbdown ‘proves bloc will cave in talks’ [ANALYSIS]
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