thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Free school meals vote: How did my MP vote? Who voted against free school meals?

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Tory MP 's have voted to deprive the most vulnerable children in society from free meals throughout the school break during a vote in the Commons .
The Labour motion was defeated by a majority of 61 with 322 votes to 261 .
Footballer Marcus Rashford , who has been putting pressure on the Government to support vulnerable children , has mobilised thousands across the country in support of the UK 's most vulnerable children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ A significant number of children are going to be tonight not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter because of comments that have been made today , '' adding that the issue was not a question of politics but of “ humanity ” .
The Manchester United player told politicians to `` stop stigmatising , judging and pointing fingers '' as he warned a `` significant number '' of children will go to bed hungry and `` feeling like they do not matter '' because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to `` unite '' to protect the most vulnerable children , adding : `` For as long as they do n't have a voice , they will have mine . ''

Tory MP's have voted to deprive the most vulnerable children in society of free meals throughout the school break during a vote in the Commons. The Labour motion was defeated by a majority of 61 with 322 votes to 261 last week.
Footballer Marcus Rashford, who has been putting pressure on the Government to support vulnerable children, has mobilised thousands across the country in support of the UK's most vulnerable children following his own experience as a child.
He said: “A significant number of children are going to be tonight not only hungry but feeling like they do not matter because of comments that have been made today," adding that the issue was not a question of politics but of “humanity”.
The Manchester United player told politicians to "stop stigmatising, judging and pointing fingers" as he warned a "significant number" of children will go to bed hungry and "feeling like they do not matter" because of comments on Wednesday.
He called on people to "unite" to protect the most vulnerable children, adding: "For as long as they don't have a voice, they will have mine."


thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Brexit fury: EU warned to fix trade talks and drop spiteful attitude as 'Europe needs UK!'

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson insisted the EU needed Britain in its future post-Brexit .
While speaking to Jonathan Saxty while on Brexit Watch , Mr Anderson argued the UK should strive to get a better agreement with the EU than no deal .
He added a no deal did have some potential long-standing issues the UK should attempt to avoid .
Mr Saxty said : `` As things stand , the UK will leave on so-called Australian terms with the EU .
`` To the British people , is this something to fear , leaving on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK should be aiming higher regarding their relationship with the EU .
However , he also called on the EU to not spite the UK out of frustration and agree a deal .
EXCLUSIVE : EU will be shocked into SUBMISSION as France to copy Brexit strategy He said : `` I would aim a little higher if you could to be honest .
`` You are actually talking to a farmer and the way in which they restricted our access to their markets is still wrangled .
`` I would aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He noted the importance of a relationship between the UK and EU and his surprise at the difficulty to agree a deal .
He said : `` For the life of me , Europe needs Britain , what is going on here because you need each other .
`` The idea , that you would cut your nose off to spite your face on trade is just absurd .
`` Fix it , it is simply in everyone 's interest , and we know that protectionism damages everybody .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Europeans that do n't want the divorce but why would they damage their own economies by not looking for a trade deal that works for everyone .
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Brexit: EU ‘needs Britain’ says former Deputy PM of Australia
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson insisted the EU needed Britain in its future post-Brexit. While speaking to Jonathan Saxty while on Brexit Watch, Mr Anderson argued the UK should strive to get a better agreement with the EU than no deal. He added a no deal did have some potential long-standing issues the UK should attempt to avoid.
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Mr Saxty said: "As things stand, the UK will leave on so-called Australian terms with the EU. "To the British people, is this something to fear, leaving on Australian terms?" Mr Anderson admitted the UK should be aiming higher regarding their relationship with the EU. However, he also called on the EU to not spite the UK out of frustration and agree a deal. EXCLUSIVE: EU will be shocked into SUBMISSION as France to copy Brexit strategy
Brexit fury: EU warned to fix trade talks and drop spiteful attitude as 'Europe needs UK!'
Brexit news: Mr Anderson admitted the UK should be aiming higher regarding their relationship with the EU.
He said: "I would aim a little higher if you could to be honest. "You are actually talking to a farmer and the way in which they restricted our access to their markets is still wrangled. "I would aim a little higher if you could." He noted the importance of a relationship between the UK and EU and his surprise at the difficulty to agree a deal.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Peter Bone taunts Michel Barnier as he celebrates UK being 'free from EU's shackles'

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Tory MP Peter Bone taunted Michel Barnier during a speech in the House of Commons on Thursday .
Mr Bone admitted to believing it was good news that Michel Barnier was prepared to reconsider his position in the Brexit talks as the UK is closer to escaping the `` shackles '' of the EU .
Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg also joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU seemed ready to return to the trade deal talks with the UK .
Mr Bone said : `` A number of members across the House have been campaigning all their political lives to get this country free from the shackles of the European Union .
`` Therefore it is exceptionally good news that the European Union has recently changed their position on a comprehensive free trade agreement .
`` Mr Barnier is coming to London this afternoon to try and finalise that deal . ''
Mr Bone then requested Mr Rees-Mogg speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal is resolved .
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Tory MP Peter Bone taunted Michel Barnier during a speech in the House of Commons on Thursday. Mr Bone admitted to believing it was good news that Michel Barnier was prepared to reconsider his position in the Brexit talks as the UK is closer to escaping the "shackles" of the EU. Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg also joined him in admitting he was happy the EU seemed ready to return to the trade deal talks with the UK.
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Mr Bone said: "A number of members across the House have been campaigning all their political lives to get this country free from the shackles of the European Union. "Therefore it is exceptionally good news that the European Union has recently changed their position on a comprehensive free trade agreement. "Mr Barnier is coming to London this afternoon to try and finalise that deal." Mr Bone then requested Mr Rees-Mogg speak to the Boris Johnson in the event a deal is resolved. EXCLUSIVE: EU will be shocked into SUBMISSION as France to copy Brexit strategy
Peter Bone taunts Michel Barnier as he celebrates UK 'free from EU's shackles'
Brexit news: Mr Rees-Mogg admitted to also enjoying hearing the news talks would resume between the UK and EU.
He continued: "Could the leader of the House recommend to the Prime Minister that Parliament be recalled next week for a statement and debate? "This is if such a historic agreement is reached as talks resume." Mr Rees-Mogg admitted to also enjoying hearing the news talks would resume between the UK and EU. He said: "Mr Speaker, I'm sure my honourable friend took the pleasure that I took that Mr Barnier decided he would come to talk to us on Trafalgar Day.
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Brexit news: Tory MP Peter Bone taunted Michel Barnier during a speech in the House of Commons on Thursday.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--Brexit Britain makes history as staggering £15billion Japan trade deal secured

The bumper tie-up with the world ’ s third largest economy is the first since the UK left the European Union in January .
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will sign the agreement in Tokyo with Japan ’ s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu .
Other deals are being lined up with the USA , Australia , New Zealand and Canada in the coming months that will help create tens of thousands of new jobs .
Negotiations are also continuing over a post-Brexit trading relationship with the EU .
Hailing the agreement with Japan , Ms Truss said : “ Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It shows what we can do as an independent trading nation , as we secure modern and bespoke provisions in areas like tech and services that are critical to the future of our country and the reshaping of our economy .
“ Trade is a powerful way to deliver the things people really care about .
“ At its heart , this deal is about creating opportunity and prosperity for all parts of our United Kingdom and driving the economic growth we need to overcome the challenges of coronavirus.
” Ms Truss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important step towards the UK joining a wider 11-nation trade deal , known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership .
Once fully operational it will account for around 13 per cent of global GDP and is worth more than £110 billion .
Under the UK-Japan deal , almost all exports will benefit from tariff-free trade , and there will be more protection for goods with geographical indications , including Yorkshire Wensleydale and Welsh lamb .
The deal will help boost car and rail manufacturing jobs at major investors in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariffs on parts coming from Japan .
It will also provide more liberal rules of origin and will allow producers of coats , knitwear and biscuits to source inputs from around the world for exports to Japan .
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Finnish MEP 's warning Tokyo has also guaranteed market access for UK malt exports under a more generous quota than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariff reductions for UK pork , beef and salmon exports .
Japanese and British companies will also be able to move employees and their dependants into each country more easily under the terms of the agreement .
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn , CBI Director-General , said : “ The signing of the UK ’ s first independent trade agreement is a milestone for our economy and will be welcomed by businesses in many sectors .
“ This deal has the potential to support jobs across the country through lifting British farming exports and supporting @ @ @ @ @ @

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The bumper tie-up with the world’s third largest economy is the first since the UK left the European Union in January. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss will sign the agreement in Tokyo with Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu.
Other deals are being lined up with the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Canada in the coming months that will help create tens of thousands of new jobs. Negotiations are also continuing over a post-Brexit trading relationship with the EU. Hailing the agreement with Japan, Ms Truss said: “Today is a landmark moment for Britain. “It shows what we can do as an independent trading nation, as we secure modern and bespoke provisions in areas like tech and services that are critical to the future of our country and the reshaping of our economy.
UK secures Japan trade deal
“Trade is a powerful way to deliver the things people really care about. “At its heart, this deal is about creating opportunity and prosperity for all parts of our United Kingdom and driving the economic growth we need to overcome the challenges of coronavirus.” Ms Truss also hailed the Japan agreement as an important step towards the UK joining a wider 11-nation trade deal, known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Once fully operational it will account for around 13 per cent of global GDP and is worth more than £110 billion. READ MORE: Boris Johnson panic as Tory bill ‘threatens Red Wall’
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It shows what we can do as an independent trading nation Liz Truss
Under the UK-Japan deal, almost all exports will benefit from tariff-free trade, and there will be more protection for goods with geographical indications, including Yorkshire Wensleydale and Welsh lamb. The deal will help boost car and rail manufacturing jobs at major investors in the UK like Nissan and Hitachi through reduced tariffs on parts coming from Japan. It will also provide more liberal rules of origin and will allow producers of coats, knitwear and biscuits to source inputs from around the world for exports to Japan. DON'T MISS
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Tokyo has also guaranteed market access for UK malt exports under a more generous quota than that with the EU, as well as tariff reductions for UK pork, beef and salmon exports. Japanese and British companies will also be able to move employees and their dependants into each country more easily under the terms of the agreement. Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said: “The signing of the UK’s first independent trade agreement is a milestone for our economy and will be welcomed by businesses in many sectors. “This deal has the potential to support jobs across the country through lifting British farming exports and supporting our manufacturing and services sectors.
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Theresa May rakes in over £1 MILLION from public speaking fees - 'Why are they paying it?'

The register reveals the former prime minister was the MP who has earned the most from a second job in 2020 .
The document shows payments are made to her own company , called the Office of Theresa May , from which she takes home £85,000-a-year for a minimum of 24 hours work per month - which works out at just under £300-per-hour .
According to Mrs May 's declaration , the remainder of the cash is used to pay staff , maintain her ongoing involvement in public life and support her charitable work .
Following the earnings this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ From 1 September 2020 until further notice the Office of Theresa May Ltd pays me £85,000 a year for speaking engagements , with an expected commitment of 24 hours a month.
” According to the document which outlines Mrs May 's employment and earnings , the largest payment she received was for £160,370 from US investment bank JP Morgan Chase for two speaking events which did not even take place because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Organisers say the events will be rescheduled .
The Maidenhead MP was also paid £136,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Knowledge Forum in South Korea .
In February , she received two payments of £115,000 for making speeches at Dubai Women ’ s Establishment event and a Structured Finance Association event in Washington .
And in early March , she was paid £115,000 for speaking at Brown University in Rhode Island and another £115,000 for delivering a keynote speech at Trinity University in Texas .
Other payments include £101,169 from World 50 in Atlanta , £96,000 from PricewaterhouseCoopers and £46,750 from the Telmex Foundation in Mexico .
READ MORE : Brexit LIVE : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal Her speaking events are organised by the Washington Speakers Bureau from which she received a £190,000 signing bonus when she joined the agency 's books last December .
Mrs May , like all other MPs , earns a basic salary of £79,468 a year .
The size of her income from public speaking engagements was met with astonishment by some social media users .
One tweeted : `` The worst speech giver in UK political history ?
Why are people paying for it ?
`` What are her speeches about ?
'How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 'How I pandered to the hard right with my Brexit policies ' or 'How not to give a political speech ' . ''

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The register reveals the former prime minister was the MP who has earned the most from a second job in 2020. The document shows payments are made to her own company, called the Office of Theresa May, from which she takes home £85,000-a-year for a minimum of 24 hours work per month - which works out at just under £300-per-hour. According to Mrs May's declaration, the remainder of the cash is used to pay staff, maintain her ongoing involvement in public life and support her charitable work.
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Following the earnings this year, the entry in the register says: “From 1 September 2020 until further notice the Office of Theresa May Ltd pays me £85,000 a year for speaking engagements, with an expected commitment of 24 hours a month.” According to the document which outlines Mrs May's employment and earnings, the largest payment she received was for £160,370 from US investment bank JP Morgan Chase for two speaking events which did not even take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers say the events will be rescheduled. The Maidenhead MP was also paid £136,000 in September for speaking at the World Knowledge Forum in South Korea.
Theresa May received more than £1 million in public speaking fees this year
In February, she received two payments of £115,000 for making speeches at Dubai Women’s Establishment event and a Structured Finance Association event in Washington. And in early March, she was paid £115,000 for speaking at Brown University in Rhode Island and another £115,000 for delivering a keynote speech at Trinity University in Texas. Other payments include £101,169 from World 50 in Atlanta, £96,000 from PricewaterhouseCoopers and £46,750 from the Telmex Foundation in Mexico. READ MORE: Brexit LIVE: Barnier names only stumbling block to trade deal
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Theresa May meets President Moon Jae-in during her trip to South Korea
Her speaking events are organised by the Washington Speakers Bureau from which she received a £190,000 signing bonus when she joined the agency's books last December. Mrs May, like all other MPs, earns a basic salary of £79,468 a year. The size of her income from public speaking engagements was met with astonishment by some social media users. One tweeted: "The worst speech giver in UK political history? Why are people paying for it? "What are her speeches about? 'How I pandered to Donald Trump', or 'How I pandered to the hard right with my Brexit policies' or 'How not to give a political speech'."
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--'Dictator' Sturgeon angers Scots as she warns of Covid Christmas crackdown 'How DARE you!'

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Scotland 's First Minister told the coronavirus press briefing that no country in the world is going to be absolutely normal during the Christmas period .
She added that getting the COVID-19 crisis under better control now would result in a greater chance of normality for the festive period .
Ms Sturgeon said the Scottish Government is : `` Trying to deal decisively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that we give ourselves the best chance of greater normality at Christmas . ''
She added : `` That is part of the objective we are all working too right now .
`` Christmas this year , probably for no country anywhere is going to be absolutely normal without any restrictions .
`` I could stand here and try to tell you otherwise and think I ’ ll let people down nearer the time , that is not the right approach right now .
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Scotland's First Minister told the coronavirus press briefing that no country in the world is going to be absolutely normal during the Christmas period. She added that getting the COVID-19 crisis under better control now would result in a greater chance of normality for the festive period.
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Ms Sturgeon said the Scottish Government is: "Trying to deal decisively with an upsurge in the virus now so that we give ourselves the best chance of greater normality at Christmas." She added: "That is part of the objective we are all working too right now. "Christmas this year, probably for no country anywhere is going to be absolutely normal without any restrictions. "I could stand here and try to tell you otherwise and think I’ll let people down nearer the time, that is not the right approach right now. READ MORE: Sturgeon fans shamed for failing to recognise SNP leader's blunders
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"We are unlikely to be able to celebrate Christmas with no limits on people in our houses and no limits on what we do. "The more we get the virus under control right now the greater chance of normality and the ability to interact with our loved ones that we will have." However, some viewers took to Twitter to share their frustration with the First Minister's statement. One Twitter user said: "First time I’ve watched a news conference for a while but when did we get a dictator?"
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-22--Frexit prediction: EU will be forced into submission as France to copy Brexit strategy

Frexit campaigner Charles-Henri Gallois outlined the importance of going on the offensive when attempting to cut ties with the EU .
During an interview with Express.co.uk , Mr Gallois argued his campaigners hope to use a Brexit Party strategy to get the EU on the backfoot while they push to have France leave the bloc .
He insisted the threat of no deal and preparation for it allows a country to aspire to a better trade deal .
He added the Brexit Party led by Nigel Farage was able to put pressure on the EU for this exact reason as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and demanded a `` clean break '' from Brussels .
Mr Gallois said : `` What you need to do from the first day after the referendum is to put the pressure on .
`` That is what the Brexit Party has done as they have understood the want to deliver Brexit . ''
Mr Gallois also highlighted the benefits of no deal in the agreements .
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Malthouse says 'prepare now ' as Brexit talks falter He highlighted that from this point it becomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better than a no deal scenario .
He said : `` From the first day , you need to prepare your country for a no deal .
`` You can use the two years of negotiation to be ready and leave with a no deal .
`` You wo n't leave like this in six months but you want everything to be ready for your economy .
Frexit : Mr Gallois the Brexit Party led by Nigel Farage was able to put pressure on the EU for this exact reason as they pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` clean break '' from Brussels .
`` You would use the negotiation time to prepare your country for a no deal and you do everything as if you are going for a no deal with the strong hand and then you will see at the end the European Union will give in . ''
Mr Gallois added that cracks would quickly form between member states if a country hoping to leave the European Union appeared to be set on leaving without an agreement .
He said : `` While the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries within it , especially Germany , a country with the most trade surplus with the UK , they would want to keep it .
`` You will have some countries that will put pressure on the EU to get a deal .
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Frexit campaigner Charles-Henri Gallois outlined the importance of going on the offensive when attempting to cut ties with the EU. During an interview with Express.co.uk, Mr Gallois argued his campaigners hope to use a Brexit Party strategy to get the EU on the backfoot while they push to have France leave the bloc. He insisted the threat of no deal and preparation for it allows a country to aspire to a better trade deal.
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He added the Brexit Party led by Nigel Farage was able to put pressure on the EU for this exact reason as they pushed for a no deal Brexit and demanded a "clean break" from Brussels. Mr Gallois said: "What you need to do from the first day after the referendum is to put the pressure on. "That is what the Brexit Party has done as they have understood the want to deliver Brexit." Mr Gallois also highlighted the benefits of no deal in the agreements. DON'T MISS: WTO here we come! Malthouse says 'prepare now' as Brexit talks falter
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Frexit: Mr Gallois added that cracks would quickly form between member states if a country hoping to leave the European Union appeared to be set on leaving without an agreement.
He highlighted that from this point it becomes easier to achieve a Brexit trade deal better than a no deal scenario. He said: "From the first day, you need to prepare your country for a no deal. "You can use the two years of negotiation to be ready and leave with a no deal. "You won't leave like this in six months but you want everything to be ready for your economy.
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Frexit: Mr Gallois the Brexit Party led by Nigel Farage was able to put pressure on the EU for this exact reason as they pushed for a no deal Brexit and demanded a "clean break" from Brussels.
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"You would use the negotiation time to prepare your country for a no deal and you do everything as if you are going for a no deal with the strong hand and then you will see at the end the European Union will give in." Mr Gallois added that cracks would quickly form between member states if a country hoping to leave the European Union appeared to be set on leaving without an agreement. He said: "While the European Union acts like a sect but different countries within it, especially Germany, a country with the most trade surplus with the UK, they would want to keep it. "You will have some countries that will put pressure on the EU to get a deal. READ MORE: Brexit news: EU to ignore crunch deadline over fishing demand [LIVE]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--London lockdown crisis: Khan savaged as Mayor tries to blame capital's £11bn loss on Boris

Sadiq Khan has been accused of losing out on almost £11billion after the London Mayor revealed that central London will lose £10.9billion in tourism spending as a result of lockdown .
London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey urged the London Mayor to take responsibility for his failures .
He also ripped into Mr Khan for `` bankrupting Transport for London ( TfL ) '' and `` using Covid as a smokescreen to cover up five years of very poor management '' .
This comes amid a growing war of words between Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan , with the latter accusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current and former mayors of London are engaged in a bitter TfL bailout row over financial support for London 's transport network .
The Prime Minister claimed on Wednesday that the capital 's mayor and his successor had `` effectively bankrupted '' TfL .
Mr Khan quickly hit back , writing on Twitter that the PM `` has lied , '' adding : `` Before COVID I was fixing his mess at TfL- reducing the deficit by 71 percent since 2016 . ''
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Following news of the £10.9billion loss to London 's economy , Mr Bailey tweeted : `` Sadiq Khan , you have let down London 's businesses .
`` You claim to care about London 's economy , yet you call for a circuit breaker that has the potential to ruin people 's livelihoods .
`` Your own figures say you ’ ve already cost London £10.9billion .
Don ’ t make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aim after Mr Khan accused Downing Street of coming up with `` ill-advised and draconian '' plans in return for a second coronavirus bailout .
Ministers have even considered taking direct control of TfL if Mr Khan does not accept the Government 's conditions .
The Mayor has so far refused to accept the Government 's offer , claiming they want TfL to expand the £15 congestion charge to the North and South Circular roads , bringing four million more Londoners into the zone .
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Sadiq Khan has been accused of losing out on almost £11billion after the London Mayor revealed that central London will lose £10.9billion in tourism spending as a result of lockdown. London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey urged the London Mayor to take responsibility for his failures. He also ripped into Mr Khan for "bankrupting Transport for London (TfL)" and "using Covid as a smokescreen to cover up five years of very poor management".
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This comes amid a growing war of words between Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan, with the latter accusing Mr Johnson of lying to MPs The current and former mayors of London are engaged in a bitter TfL bailout row over financial support for London's transport network. The Prime Minister claimed on Wednesday that the capital's mayor and his successor had "effectively bankrupted" TfL. Mr Khan quickly hit back, writing on Twitter that the PM "has lied," adding: "Before COVID I was fixing his mess at TfL- reducing the deficit by 71 percent since 2016." JUST IN: Jacob Rees-Mogg brands Sadiq Khan an 'incompetent Mayor' in rant
Sadiq Khan has been accused of losing out on almost £11bn
London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey urged the London Mayor to take responsibility for his failures
Shaun Bailey tore into Mr Khan's response, claiming he was "trying to blame others for the consequences of his failures". Following news of the £10.9billion loss to London's economy, Mr Bailey tweeted: "Sadiq Khan, you have let down London's businesses. "You claim to care about London's economy, yet you call for a circuit breaker that has the potential to ruin people's livelihoods. "Your own figures say you’ve already cost London £10.9billion. Don’t make it worse."
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Jacob Rees-Mogg brands Sadiq Khan 'incompetent' over TFL
The mayor has claimed the government wants TfL to expand the £15 congestion charge to the North and South Circular roads
He also took aim after Mr Khan accused Downing Street of coming up with "ill-advised and draconian" plans in return for a second coronavirus bailout. Ministers have even considered taking direct control of TfL if Mr Khan does not accept the Government's conditions. The Mayor has so far refused to accept the Government's offer, claiming they want TfL to expand the £15 congestion charge to the North and South Circular roads, bringing four million more Londoners into the zone. DON'T MISS: Prince Harry 'resents' Royal Family for being 'blamed for everything' [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--Nicola Sturgeon furious as she demands Rishi Sunak PAY UP on Covid - 'NOT a PENNY so far!'

Nicola Sturgeon insisted Rishi Sunak has to pay up and show the UK Government is supporting Scotland through the pandemic .
The Chancellor on Thursday announced a new series of job supporting schemes aimed at helping workers cope with the pressure of the tiered restrictions London has imposed across England .
But Ms Sturgeon insisted the nation as seen `` not a penny so far '' in support as she demanded further action to help Scotland face the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic .
As she announced new support measures for business , Ms Sturgeon said : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chancellor for businesses in England .
Businesses in Scotland deserve nothing less but there is one point I am duty-bound to make today .
`` The Chancellor 's commitment to England was open-ended , he will pay whatever the demand for business is for as long as necessary .
`` I think that 's right and proper .
He 's able to do that because he can borrow the money to do it .
The Scottish Government ca n't do that .
`` We have to rely on the Chancellor to provide the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he already has for businesses in England .
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`` So far he has n't been done , not a single penny of extra funding beyond that already allocated has been guaranteed to Scotland as a result of yesterday 's announcement . ''
Under the Barnett formula , spending decisions announced across England trickle down to the devolved nations with the Treasury giving set shares to national parliaments to spend .
However , the rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost is usually available but not under Chancellor Sunak 's pledge to do `` whatever it takes '' to save British businesses .
The move has left Holyrood wondering how much Scotland will be effectively allocated , especially as the Treasury has insisted Edinburgh should fund its own grants through the £700 million in additional fundings announced in September .
The Scottish First Minister continued : `` While I am not prepared to offer businesses here less funding than their counterparts in England will get , I have to be clear on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the problem I 've just highlighted , the money the Scottish Government has to pay for these grants will eventually run out .
`` When exactly that will happen will depend , of course , on demand but it will happen .
`` It 's not possible to fund indefinitely demand-led commitments out of a fine budget with no powers to borrow . ''
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Nicola Sturgeon insisted Rishi Sunak has to pay up and show the UK Government is supporting Scotland through the pandemic. The Chancellor on Thursday announced a new series of job supporting schemes aimed at helping workers cope with the pressure of the tiered restrictions London has imposed across England. But Ms Sturgeon insisted the nation as seen "not a penny so far" in support as she demanded further action to help Scotland face the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
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As she announced new support measures for business, Ms Sturgeon said: "This support package matches that announced by the Chancellor for businesses in England. Businesses in Scotland deserve nothing less but there is one point I am duty-bound to make today. "The Chancellor's commitment to England was open-ended, he will pay whatever the demand for business is for as long as necessary. "I think that's right and proper. He's able to do that because he can borrow the money to do it. The Scottish Government can't do that. "We have to rely on the Chancellor to provide the same funding guarantees to Scotland businesses has he already has for businesses in England. JUST IN: France threatens EU27 WALKOUT in fury over more Brexit talks 'October was the deadline!'
Nicola Sturgeon suggested Rishi Sunak has not shown his support to Scotland during the pandemic
Nicola Sturgeon insisted London must commit the same fundings for Scotland
"So far he hasn't been done, not a single penny of extra funding beyond that already allocated has been guaranteed to Scotland as a result of yesterday's announcement." Under the Barnett formula, spending decisions announced across England trickle down to the devolved nations with the Treasury giving set shares to national parliaments to spend. However, the rule applies in normal times and a total cost is usually available but not under Chancellor Sunak's pledge to do "whatever it takes" to save British businesses. The move has left Holyrood wondering how much Scotland will be effectively allocated, especially as the Treasury has insisted Edinburgh should fund its own grants through the £700 million in additional fundings announced in September. READ MORE: Horrifying NHS leak exposes hidden crisis - 'Absolutely terrifying'
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The Scottish First Minister continued: "While I am not prepared to offer businesses here less funding than their counterparts in England will get, I have to be clear on this point. "Without a resolution to the problem I've just highlighted, the money the Scottish Government has to pay for these grants will eventually run out. "When exactly that will happen will depend, of course, on demand but it will happen. "It's not possible to fund indefinitely demand-led commitments out of a fine budget with no powers to borrow." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--EU disaster: Bloc will 'kill' itself off with internal rows, former EU president claims

Romano Prodi , who was the EU ’ s top eurocrat between 1999 and 2004 , said the bloc was held back by its foreign policy strategy .
He said Brussels would never be able to become a superpower while strategic decisions require the unanimous support of member states , many of whom disagree on foreign policy .
Mr Prodi said : “ There ’ s only one enemy to Europe .
“ Not Russia , not China , not the United States .
Europe ’ s enemy is unanimity.
” Amid growing tensions between the EU and Turkey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ incredible absurdity of having Turkey and Russia as almost exclusive players in Mediterranean policy ” .
Under current EU rules , all 27 member states must sign off on any foreign policy decisions taken .
It has seen recent attempts to slap sanctions on Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko , after being accused of rigging his national election , and Turkey for its provocations against Cyprus and Greece held up .
Asked if there was any hope for change , Mr Prodi told the Politico website : “ In this moment I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will go on in the major issues , at least in the foreseeable period of time , unless there will be a quick realisation that this will kill Europe.
” Current Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the EU to adopt Qualified Majority Voting on foreign policy , at least on human rights and sanctions implementation .
QMV is already the most common decision-making tool for the European Council .
A qualified majority is reached if a proposal is supported by at least 55 percent of EU states , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 65 percent of the bloc ’ s entire population .
Cyprus recently blocked sanctions on Belarusian officials involved in the country ’ s fraudulent presidential election and its violent crackdown on peaceful protesters .
Tensions have been rising in the eastern Mediterranean because of Turkey ’ s refusal to call off its exploration of natural gas .
Both Greece and Cyprus say Turkish vessels have been operating in their exclusive economic zones .
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But more recently the EU has been able to reach an agreement on imposing sanctions on six Russian officials over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny .
Figures from the Kremlin will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes after experts concluded Mr Navalny had been targeted with a novichok nerve agent .
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Romano Prodi, who was the EU’s top eurocrat between 1999 and 2004, said the bloc was held back by its foreign policy strategy. He said Brussels would never be able to become a superpower while strategic decisions require the unanimous support of member states, many of whom disagree on foreign policy. Mr Prodi said: “There’s only one enemy to Europe.
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“Not Russia, not China, not the United States. Europe’s enemy is unanimity.” Amid growing tensions between the EU and Turkey, the Italian said the divided bloc faces the “incredible absurdity of having Turkey and Russia as almost exclusive players in Mediterranean policy”. Under current EU rules, all 27 member states must sign off on any foreign policy decisions taken. It has seen recent attempts to slap sanctions on Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko, after being accused of rigging his national election, and Turkey for its provocations against Cyprus and Greece held up.
Former EU president Romano Prodi claims the EU's lack of foreign policy could be its death
Romano Prodi was European Commission President between 1999 and 2004
Asked if there was any hope for change, Mr Prodi told the Politico website: “In this moment I’m pessimist about that — unanimity will go on in the major issues, at least in the foreseeable period of time, unless there will be a quick realisation that this will kill Europe.” Current Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the EU to adopt Qualified Majority Voting on foreign policy, at least on human rights and sanctions implementation. QMV is already the most common decision-making tool for the European Council. A qualified majority is reached if a proposal is supported by at least 55 percent of EU states, and if the supporting capitals collectively represent at least 65 percent of the bloc’s entire population.
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Turkey has sparked an EU foreign policy crisis over its natural gas exploration programme
Cyprus recently blocked sanctions on Belarusian officials involved in the country’s fraudulent presidential election and its violent crackdown on peaceful protesters. Tensions have been rising in the eastern Mediterranean because of Turkey’s refusal to call off its exploration of natural gas. Both Greece and Cyprus say Turkish vessels have been operating in their exclusive economic zones. MUST READ: EU BLUNDER: Brussels 'breaks own rules' with legal action against UK
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Ankara claims the waters are disputed and it has rights to carry out seismic surveys in the hunt for hydrocarbons. But more recently the EU has been able to reach an agreement on imposing sanctions on six Russian officials over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. Figures from the Kremlin will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes after experts concluded Mr Navalny had been targeted with a novichok nerve agent. DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--Labour's 'toxic' politicising of free school meals outed on BBC QT after 'scum' attack

Angela Rayner stunned Westminster after she attacked a Tory MP , calling Chris Clarkson `` scum '' to the shock of parliamentary colleagues .
Nicky Morgan , a former Tory MP who now sits in the House of Lords , took Ms Rayner to task .
She suggested on BBC Question Time that the Labour Party `` might have found they got more supporters '' for its vote on free school meals `` if the deputy leader hadn ’ t called one of the Conservative MPs scum '' .
On Wednesday evening , MPs rejected the Labour motion by 322 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on BBC Question Time , the Conservative Baroness blamed Labour for creating a `` toxic '' parliamentary debate around free school meals .
Question Time host Fiona Bruce rebuked : `` That 's not exactly the point , is it ? ''
Nicky Morgan responded : `` Well , we 've been told its unconscionable that the Government did n't support this . ''
JUST IN : Business chief brilliantly shuts down no deal fears on BBCQT She added : `` But , if you want to build coalitions and if the Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made it an opposition day debate . ''
Baroness Morgan pointed out that even Marcus Rashford , who has led the free school meals campaign , had complained about the debate becoming politicised .
The Manchester United footballer urged MPs to stop being influenced by `` political affiliation '' .
Fiona Bruce said : `` Was it a political reason why the Government did n't support it , or because they did n't believe in it ? ''
Baroness Morgan insisted that the Government was providing for children in poverty , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the debate .
However , she faced a backlash online , with viewers pointing out that Nicky Morgan had suggested denying free school meals to children was `` political revenge '' to Ms Rayner 's remarks .
One person said : `` She just admitted it was a political decision to oppose the free school meals to vulnerable children . ''
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Question Time: Nicky Morgan shuts down ‘scum’ comment
Angela Rayner stunned Westminster after she attacked a Tory MP, calling Chris Clarkson "scum" to the shock of parliamentary colleagues. Nicky Morgan, a former Tory MP who now sits in the House of Lords, took Ms Rayner to task. She suggested on BBC Question Time that the Labour Party "might have found they got more supporters" for its vote on free school meals "if the deputy leader hadn’t called one of the Conservative MPs scum".
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On Wednesday evening, MPs rejected the Labour motion by 322 votes to 261. In a clash on BBC Question Time, the Conservative Baroness blamed Labour for creating a "toxic" parliamentary debate around free school meals. Question Time host Fiona Bruce rebuked: "That's not exactly the point, is it?" Nicky Morgan responded: "Well, we've been told its unconscionable that the Government didn't support this." JUST IN: Business chief brilliantly shuts down no deal fears on BBCQT
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Question Time host Fiona Bruce questioned why Morgan tied the scum remark to the free school meals
She added: "But, if you want to build coalitions and if the Labour Party really wanted support they wouldn't have made it an opposition day debate." Baroness Morgan pointed out that even Marcus Rashford, who has led the free school meals campaign, had complained about the debate becoming politicised. The Manchester United footballer urged MPs to stop being influenced by "political affiliation". Fiona Bruce said: "Was it a political reason why the Government didn't support it, or because they didn't believe in it?"
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Rayner stunned Westminster after she attacked a Tory MP
Baroness Morgan insisted that the Government was providing for children in poverty, and attacked the way Labour had set up the debate. However, she faced a backlash online, with viewers pointing out that Nicky Morgan had suggested denying free school meals to children was "political revenge" to Ms Rayner's remarks. One person said: "She just admitted it was a political decision to oppose the free school meals to vulnerable children." DON'T MISS: Boris' defiance pays off! UK ramps up fishing pressure EU panic [INTERVIEW]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--France threatens EU27 WALKOUT in fury over more Brexit talks 'October was the deadline!'

Europe minister Clement Beaune insisted Britain would have to make “ sufficient movement ” before any agreement is acceptable to the European Union .
His intervention came after Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief negotiator , arrived in London for one final push in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal .
But Ireland claimed an agreement is still “ doable ” despite the short time available to both sides to find a compromise after their week-long standoff .
Mr Beaune , a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron , said the EU27 would decide to stage their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to budge in the negotiations over a future relationship pact .
He told French television : “ We thought the end of October was the final deadline .
We are giving ourselves a few more days to give the negotiations a chance , but we need to know quickly .
“ Michel Barnier has several days ahead of him where he is going to negotiate and then he will talk to us .
He is going to tell the head of state and government of the EU27 : ‘ Here is a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good one ’ – and then we have to evaluate it .
“ Or : ‘ I think the British have not shown sufficient movement to reach an agreement that protects our interests and then it ’ s no deal.
’ ” Mr Beaune hinted the UK was bluffing about whether to go for no deal in order to secure concessions from the EU .
“ If the British thought they could live with the ‘ freedom ’ of no deal outside the EU , if it was so easy and so comfortable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal , ” he said .
The key sticking points in the trade talks remain fishing rights , the enforcement of any deal and common standards , including controls over state subsidies for businesses .
Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said the two sides overcoming their differences is “ doable but difficult ” before the end of the post-Brexit transition period , on December 31 .
He said : “ The pressure is on .
We ’ re running out of time .
“ What we have now is a much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try to find middle-ground positions that both sides can accept.
” But in a warning to Irish businesses , he urged them to prepare for the “ very real risk ” of a no-deal Brexit .
Mr Coveney said firms should not assume that just because the EU-UK talks had been intensified that the major stumbling blocks had gone away .
MUST READ : Pound to euro exchange rate : GBP unchanged despite new Brexit talks He warned : “ Fishing is still a really , really difficult issue to resolve and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the EU ’ s coastal states , including France , Denmark and Spain , are pushing to secure the same level of access to British waters for the bloc ’ s fishermen .
And the divisions over the so-called “ level playing field ” are “ not an easy issue to resolve ” , Mr Coveney added .
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Europe minister Clement Beaune insisted Britain would have to make “sufficient movement” before any agreement is acceptable to the European Union. His intervention came after Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, arrived in London for one final push in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal. But Ireland claimed an agreement is still “doable” despite the short time available to both sides to find a compromise after their week-long standoff.
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Mr Beaune, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, said the EU27 would decide to stage their own walkout next week if Britain refused to budge in the negotiations over a future relationship pact. He told French television: “We thought the end of October was the final deadline. We are giving ourselves a few more days to give the negotiations a chance, but we need to know quickly. “Michel Barnier has several days ahead of him where he is going to negotiate and then he will talk to us. He is going to tell the head of state and government of the EU27: ‘Here is a deal, and I think it is a good one’ – and then we have to evaluate it. “Or: ‘I think the British have not shown sufficient movement to reach an agreement that protects our interests and then it’s no deal.’”
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French President Emmanuel Macron
Mr Beaune hinted the UK was bluffing about whether to go for no deal in order to secure concessions from the EU. “If the British thought they could live with the ‘freedom’ of no deal outside the EU, if it was so easy and so comfortable, they would have already left without a deal,” he said. The key sticking points in the trade talks remain fishing rights, the enforcement of any deal and common standards, including controls over state subsidies for businesses. Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said the two sides overcoming their differences is “doable but difficult” before the end of the post-Brexit transition period, on December 31.
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French Europe minister Clement Beaune
He said: “The pressure is on. We’re running out of time. “What we have now is a much more intense period of negotiation in an effort to try to find middle-ground positions that both sides can accept.” But in a warning to Irish businesses, he urged them to prepare for the “very real risk” of a no-deal Brexit. Mr Coveney said firms should not assume that just because the EU-UK talks had been intensified that the major stumbling blocks had gone away. MUST READ: Pound to euro exchange rate: GBP unchanged despite new Brexit talks
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--Time for free trade deal! Trump ‘adores’ UK and wants to stun EU with major agreement

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Britain has put a trade deal with Washington on the top of its post-Brexit wish list , citing freedom to strike bilateral deals as a main benefit for leaving the EU .
And trade talks between the nations have intensified with Mr Trump recently expressing his desire for a deal .
But presidential rival Joe Biden has previously warned he would not allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Internal Market Bill into EU/UK talks .
Mr Biden and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi have both lashed out at Mr Johnson ’ s plans to rewrite the Withdrawal Agreement .
Mr Biden tweeted last month : “ Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the [ Good Friday ] Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border .
Period.
” On the other hand , Mr Trump has continually supported Mr Johnson - even before he took over from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be more in favour of the Prime Minister than building a relationship with the EU .

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Britain has put a trade deal with Washington on the top of its post-Brexit wish list, citing freedom to strike bilateral deals as a main benefit for leaving the EU. And trade talks between the nations have intensified with Mr Trump recently expressing his desire for a deal.
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But presidential rival Joe Biden has previously warned he would not allow a free trade deal following the introduction of the Internal Market Bill into EU/UK talks. Mr Biden and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi have both lashed out at Mr Johnson’s plans to rewrite the Withdrawal Agreement. Mr Biden tweeted last month: “Any trade deal between the US and UK must be contingent upon respect for the [Good Friday] Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border. Period.” On the other hand, Mr Trump has continually supported Mr Johnson - even before he took over from predecessor Theresa May - and seems to be more in favour of the Prime Minister than building a relationship with the EU.
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Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden
Now, Sarah Elliott, the chair of the Republicans Overseas UK campaign group, has revealed Mr Trump “adores” the UK and said the President is “better for the UK”. She told Politico: “A free trade deal is definitely much more likely under a Trump presidency than Biden. “Biden will side with the EU and will prioritise a relationship with the EU over the UK. “He’s also made that clear by his intervention on Northern Ireland and his intervention on the Brexit deal. READ MORE: 'Nigel's getting ready!' Brexit Party will RETURN to take on Boris
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“We’re intensifying negotiations so we are in a good position to move forward after the election. “We want a deal that delivers for all parts of and is forward-leaning in modern areas like tech & services.” It is believed a trade deal with the US stood at £201.6billion, accounting for 15 percent of the UK’s trade in 2018. Concerns over the standard and quality of imported meat and food from the US were previously raised with some stating the UK cannot drop its agricultural standards in order to secure a deal.
UK Brexit negotiator David Frost
But in her statement, Ms Truss confirmed the practice of chlorinated chicken and hormone-injected beef is already banned in the UK. She continued: “What isn’t helpful is scare stories about hormone beef and chlorinated chicken when it’s already banned in the UK anyway. “We’ve imported all the EU laws on food standards and those remain.” Brexit negotiations came to an end earlier this month as the deadline for talks came and went without a deal being agreed upon.
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier


thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--Business chief brilliantly dismantles no deal fears on BBCQT - 'We can lead the world!'

Stephen Fitzpatrick , the chief executive of Ovo Energy , backed Boris Johnson 's no deal threats to the EU , saying it was an `` absolutely right '' tactic .
The leading British businessman , who was on the BBC Question Time panel last night , shut down Brexit concerns .
His response came after a BBC audience member asked : `` With global economies decimated by the pandemic , is now really the time to be walking into a no deal situation with the EU ? ''
Mr Fitzpatrick dismantled fears around leaving the EU without a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business with 8,000 employees in the UK .
`` We also operate in France and Spain , with a big European supply chain .
And Brexit is not in the top ten list of things that I spend my time thinking about or worrying about . ''
Question Time host Fiona Bruce asked : `` Is that because you would n't be particularly affected ? ''
The Ovo energy CEO dismissed this , saying : `` No , it 's because there are much bigger issues at stake right now . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defiant line on Brexit , saying : `` We have a couple months left to go , so I think it 's absolutely right for the Government to say we need a good fallback position .
`` I have involved in a lot of negotiations , and you have to be able to end a negotiation if you ca n't find an agreement .
You have to be in a position to be ready for that .
`` I am optimistic that we will find the right agreement but if you look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is very difficult .
`` Canada negotiated for seven years to get their free trade agreement and it was held up by one state in Belgium for a year .
`` So , we are one country against 27 .
We have to have a robust negotiation position but I think the other thing we have to think about is what economy we are going to build ?
`` What does independence from the EU give us freedom to do ?
A more equal society ?
More investment in high tech businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have an opportunity to lead the world in the net-zero transition .
That is what we should be talking about and how we are going to rebuild our economy . ''
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Stephen Fitzpatrick, the chief executive of Ovo Energy, backed Boris Johnson's no deal threats to the EU, saying it was an "absolutely right" tactic. The leading British businessman, who was on the BBC Question Time panel last night, shut down Brexit concerns. His response came after a BBC audience member asked: "With global economies decimated by the pandemic, is now really the time to be walking into a no deal situation with the EU?"
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Mr Fitzpatrick dismantled fears around leaving the EU without a deal, saying: "I run a business with 8,000 employees in the UK. "We also operate in France and Spain, with a big European supply chain. And Brexit is not in the top ten list of things that I spend my time thinking about or worrying about." Question Time host Fiona Bruce asked: "Is that because you wouldn't be particularly affected?" The Ovo energy CEO dismissed this, saying: "No, it's because there are much bigger issues at stake right now." JUST IN: BBC QT audience member savages Labour lockdown plan
Stephen Fitzpatrick, the chief executive of Ovo Energy, backed Boris Johnson's no deal threats
A BBCQT audience member asked about threats to Britain's economy if Brexit ends in no deal
He went on to back Boris Johnson's defiant line on Brexit, saying: "We have a couple months left to go, so I think it's absolutely right for the Government to say we need a good fallback position. "I have involved in a lot of negotiations, and you have to be able to end a negotiation if you can't find an agreement. You have to be in a position to be ready for that. "I am optimistic that we will find the right agreement but if you look at the history of EU trade negotiations, it is very difficult. "Canada negotiated for seven years to get their free trade agreement and it was held up by one state in Belgium for a year.
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Fitzpatrick went on to back Boris Johnson's defiant line on Brexit
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"So, we are one country against 27. We have to have a robust negotiation position but I think the other thing we have to think about is what economy we are going to build? "What does independence from the EU give us freedom to do? A more equal society? More investment in high tech businesses? More in renewable energy? "We have an opportunity to lead the world in the net-zero transition. That is what we should be talking about and how we are going to rebuild our economy." DON'T MISS: BBC Breakfast viewers rage at Labour's Shadow Chancellor [INTERVIEW]
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--French fishermen BACK DOWN: Macron's Brexit plot fails as French concede 'won't break law'

Emmanuel Macron tried to push other European Union leaders to agree to a much harsher position on access to British waters in the aftermath of Brexit .
Brussels has insisted any trade deal with the UK should include the continuation of current arrangements for fishermen , a move London has been trying to push back on .
But in addition to the opposition of fellow leaders , Mr Macron appears now to be up against his own fishermen as one signalled the fleets will accept being excluded from UK waters .
Speaking to TRT World , fisherman Stephane Pinto said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 boats locally , not to mention the larger industrial boats and that means 400 families .
`` For every fisherman on a boat , there are four jobs on land .
`` If tomorrow access to British waters is forbidden , it 's clear we ca n't work there , we will not go .
`` We wo n't go against the law . ''
JUST IN : BBC QT audience member sparks Labour humiliation in brutal assessment of lockdown plan Boulogne-sur-Mer , where Mr Pinto operates from , is France 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on seafood caught in British waters .
Both the UK and the EU have conceded fishing does not have a great impact on their overall GDPs but the issue has slowly become a highly symbolic issue .
President Macron insisted his hard stance is not solely based on fisheries , claiming the two sides are `` stumbling over everything . ''
In a press conference earlier this week , he said : `` The state of our talks is not that we are stumbling over the issue of fishing , which is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we 're stumbling over everything .
And with the presidential elections less than two years away , President Macron is expected to continue pushing until the end to ensure he does not become the one costing France their fishing fleets .
European Commissioner for Fishing Virginijus Sinkevicius reiterated Brussels is committed to reaching an advantageous agreement for both the UK and the EU .
Mr Sinkevicius said : `` I think you ca n't measure sometimes the importance in GDP percentage numbers .
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Brexit: French fisherman insists 'we will not break the law'
Emmanuel Macron tried to push other European Union leaders to agree to a much harsher position on access to British waters in the aftermath of Brexit. Brussels has insisted any trade deal with the UK should include the continuation of current arrangements for fishermen, a move London has been trying to push back on. But in addition to the opposition of fellow leaders, Mr Macron appears now to be up against his own fishermen as one signalled the fleets will accept being excluded from UK waters.
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Speaking to TRT World, fisherman Stephane Pinto said: "Here we have at least 100 boats locally, not to mention the larger industrial boats and that means 400 families. "For every fisherman on a boat, there are four jobs on land. "If tomorrow access to British waters is forbidden, it's clear we can't work there, we will not go. "We won't go against the law." JUST IN: BBC QT audience member sparks Labour humiliation in brutal assessment of lockdown plan
Brexit news: Macron has been trying to push the EU into a harsher position
Brexit news: Fisherman Stephan Pinto said the fleet will not "go against the law"
Boulogne-sur-Mer, where Mr Pinto operates from, is France's largest fishing port and is heavily dependent on seafood caught in British waters. Both the UK and the EU have conceded fishing does not have a great impact on their overall GDPs but the issue has slowly become a highly symbolic issue. President Macron insisted his hard stance is not solely based on fisheries, claiming the two sides are "stumbling over everything." In a press conference earlier this week, he said: "The state of our talks is not that we are stumbling over the issue of fishing, which is the tactical argument made by the British, but we're stumbling over everything. READ MORE: Brexit Britain makes history as staggering £15billion Japan trade deal secured
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thedailyexpress--2020-10-23--Brexit LIVE: Are you watching, Michel? UK signs MAJOR agreement with ally as EU drags feet

The Government has said the agreement will boost trade with Japan by £15.2bn over the next 15 years .
UK businesses will also benefit from tariff-free trade on 99 percent of exports to the country .
This comes after EU 's chief trade negotiator Michel Barnier said he wanted to make `` every day count '' after he flew to London yesterday to resume talks with his UK counterpart David Frost .
Downing Street has earlier warned there was no point resuming discussions until the EU changed its stance .
1.15pm update : Brexit battle as FIVE EU states team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France , Belgium , Denmark and the Netherlands will “ remain united ” in their position that coastal communities across the continent must be protected under any post-Brexit free trade deal .
Boats from the five nations have benefitted massively from fishing in Britain ’ s rich waters and as trade talks enter the final phase leaders are wary of losing access .
Ireland ’ s marine minister Charlie McConalogue touched on the contentious issue of fishing rights as he addressed the Brexit Stakeholder Consultative Committee .
He noted his recent bilateral meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nations at this week ’ s Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg .
He said it is vital that the five countries support each other in their tough fishing stance .
Mr McConalogue said : “ As we reach a critical point in the negotiations , I highlighted that , now more than ever , it is vital that member states continue to remain united in order to protect the EU ’ s fishing industry and coastal communities .
12.18pm update : France threatens EU27 WALKOUT in fury over more Brexit talks 'October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clement Beaune insisted Britain would have to make “ sufficient movement ” before any agreement is acceptable to the European Union .
His intervention came after Michel Barnier , the EU ’ s chief negotiator , arrived in London for one final push in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal .
But Ireland claimed an agreement is still “ doable ” despite the short time available to both sides to find a compromise after their week-long standoff .
Mr Beaune , a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron , said the EU27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next week if Britain refused to budge in the negotiations over a future relationship pact .
11.13am update : Brexit take-off : UK to lead world with Shetland space centre plan - hundreds of new jobs The UK 's burgeoning space sector , which is tipped to play a huge role in the nation 's future after Brexit , has been handed a massive boost after Lockheed Martin 's planned relocation to a satellite launch site in the Shetlands were approved by the Government .
The move , which will see the defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations to the planned Shetland Space Centre , is likely to offer a huge dividend in terms of jobs - with junior Scottish minister Iain Stewart predicting it would cement the UK 's position as a `` global leader in the space sector '' .
However , it also reflects a change of heart by Lockheed Martin , which had originally planned to base its operations at the proposed spaceport at Sutherland in northern Scotland .
Shetland Space Centre hopes to have a fully functioning satellite launch site and a ground station in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most northerly island in the Shetlands , by late 2021 .
10.13am update : Time for free trade deal !
Trump ‘ adores ’ UK and wants to stun EU with major agreement Donald Trump “ adores ” the UK and desperately wants a free trade Brexit deal between the US and UK , a Republican chair has said .
Britain has put a trade deal with Washington on the top of its post-Brexit wish list , citing freedom to strike bilateral deals as a main benefit for leaving the EU .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ intensified with Mr Trump recently expressing his desire for a deal .
But presidential rival Joe Biden has previously warned he would not allow a free trade deal following the introduction of the Internal Market Bill into EU/UK talks .
Mr Biden and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi have both lashed out at Mr Johnson ’ s plans to rewrite the Withdrawal Agreement .
9.42am update : Get ready for Singapore-on-Tyne !
Truss sends EU warning as UK eyes up DOZEN new deals The UK is eyeing up at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge economic boost to regions across the UK , with Liz Truss promising a Northern revolution dubbed `` Singapore-on-Tyne '' .
The Trade Secretary said being a member of the EU had meant the UK was stuck “ in the trade slow lane ” and unable to take advantage of huge opportunities to do business with partners across the globe .
She said companies in the North , where many traditional Labour seats fell to the Tories in last year ’ s general election , now stood to reap the rewards of trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly a dozen nations .
Ms Truss today signed Britain ’ s first major trade deal since leaving the EU in January .
Following the agreement in Tokyo , Ms Truss it was only fitting for it to be “ the land of the rising sun to welcome in the dawn of a new era of free trade ” as she celebrated the UK ’ s new deal with Japan .
Trade ministers have also set their sights on ambitious trade deals with Australia , New Zealand , Brunei , Vietnam and Malaysia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Union leaders to agree to a much harsher position on access to British waters in the aftermath of Brexit .
Brussels has insisted any trade deal with the UK should include the continuation of current arrangements for fishermen , a move London has been trying to push back on .
But in addition to the opposition of fellow leaders , Mr Macron appears now to be up against his own fishermen as one signalled the fleets will accept being excluded from UK waters .
Speaking to TRT World , fisherman Stephane Pinto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 100 boats locally , not to mention the larger industrial boats and that means 400 families .
`` For every fisherman on a boat , there are four jobs on land .
`` If tomorrow access to British waters is forbidden , it 's clear we ca n't work there , we will not go .
`` We wo n't go against the law . ''
8.52am update : 'Nigel 's getting ready ! '
Brexit Party will RETURN to take on Boris , ex-MEP warns Boris Nigel Farage is preparing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event that Boris Johnson caves in to the EU , a former MEP has warned .
With Michel Barnier arriving for yet more talks with opposite number David Frost yesterday , Mr Johnson appears to have ignored his own October 15 deadline for wrapping up a trade deal - a fact which is of concern to Brexiteers including John Tennant , who served alongside Mr Farage in Brussels .
Mr Farage , who is urging the Prime Minister to tear up his withdrawal agreement with the EU and walk , has already said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11th-hour deal , the Brexit Party is `` prepared to re-start the fight '' .
Mr Tennant , who outlines the contribution the Brexit Party made to taking Britain out of the EU in his new book , Rebooting Brexit , said it was not an idle threat by his erstwhile leader .
8.07am update : Liz Truss details plan for North East to become a 'Singapore on Tyne ' Ministers are said to be targeting former Labour heartlands to `` turbocharge '' the economy once the transition period ends in December .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Britain to join a Trans-Pacific trading bloc bigger than the EU .
This could help the UK negotiate deals with the Far East and even the US after the presidential election .
She told the Telegraph : “ The fact is , the growth in the world is coming from the Pacific and the Americas , and those opportunities are now open to us .
“ In the EU we were in the trade slow lane – we were n't able to achieve British-shaped deals that reflected our unique strengths as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks between the UK and European Union will continue in London today The European Union 's chief negotiator Michel Barnier is expected to continue discussions with his UK counterpart Lord Frost as the deadline for an agreement looms .
Talks had been in limbo after Boris Johnson 's deadline for a deal passed last week , but they resumed on Thursday as Brussels said both sides needed to compromise on trade issues .
Mr Barnier arrived in London on Thursday evening wearing a face covering printed with the EU flag .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge common responsibility .
Number 10 acknowledged that `` significant gaps '' remain between the two sides and it was `` entirely possible that negotiations will not succeed '' .

Brexit: UK should have 'put pressure' on EU says Gallois
Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski said Britain's annual £80bn trade defecit with the EU meant the UK economy would receive more export duties from Brussels than it sent in the opposite direction. He tweeted: "Media refuse to outline positive advantages of WTO deal with EU. With massive £80 billion trade deficit every year, under such conditions we would receive far more in tariffs than we pay out, whilst recalibrating trade to non EU countries over longer term."
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Britain's trade deficit with the EU was £80bn in 2017 which means the bloc exports emore to the UK than the other way round. Any new barriers to trade wold mean the 27 EU members states have more sales of goods and services at risk than the UK. The Shrewbury MP's commenys came after Downing Street announced intensive Brexit talks between Michel Barnier and Lord Frost will continue over the weekend. A Number 10 spokesman told a Westminster briefing: "Intensive talks are continuing and they will continue over the weekend until the 25th. "We've published a set of principles for handling these intensified talks and they will continue over the weekend." Mr Barnier and Lord Frost are expected to join the negotiations with officials.
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Brexit latest: The UK has signed a major new post-Brexit agreement with Japan
7.49 am: This blog is now closed - for the latest news click here 9.38pm update: double-dip recession ‘more likely’ as Europe’s economy crippled Eurozone nations have been put on red alert for a double-dip recession with economic activity slumping back into decline as a second wave of coronavirus infections sweeps across the continent. Fresh lockdown restrictions have forced many businesses in the service industry to limit operations and economists warn the resurgence of COVID-19 will stop the Eurozone's faltering economic recovery in its tracks. ING analyst Bert Colijn said: “The Eurozone PMI confirms that the second wave of the coronavirus is weighing more and more on the economy. "A double-dip in the fourth quarter is becoming more likely at this rate." 6.38pm update: Minsiters welcome progress made at Brexit talks Britain and the European Union have made real progress in Brexit trade talks and a deal is possible but if the bloc does not come to an agreement then Britain will leave without a deal, according to Trade Secretary Liz Truss. She said: "We're in intense negotiations with the EU - we've made real progress. "We want to get a good deal with the EU, a deal like they have with Canada, which we think is perfectly reasonable." "We're making good progress on the negotiations. "But if the EU aren't prepared to do a deal that allows the UK to retain its sovereignty, then we will go to Australia style terms, and I think that's perfectly reasonable."
David Frost and Michel Barnier will continue their negotiations over the weekend
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4.59pm update: Boris welcomes Japan trade deal Boris Johnson has welcomed a major new post-Brexit agreement with Japan which officials hope will boost trade with the country by more than £15bn over the next 15 years. UK businesses will also benefit from tariff-free trade on 99 percent of exports to the country UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. "The Prime Minister tweeted: "A historic moment as we formally sign the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, marking a new era of friendship between our nations. "This will bring extraordinary opportunities to the UK – boosting jobs and prosperity for businesses and consumers." 4.09pm update: Deutsche Bank warns of high cost of Brexit Deutsche Bank analysts have warned the costs to trade between Britain and the EU will be high even if the two sides manage to strike a deal by the end of the year because of the impact of non-tariff barriers. A Deutsche Bank spokesman said: "Tariffs make up only a small part of the direct trade cost from leaving the EU. "Of more significance is the prevalence of non-tariff barriers. "These will weigh on trade regardless of whether the UK and EU trade on preferential terms or not." Deutsche Bank expects Britain to agree on a Canada-style free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc in the coming weeks. The analysts said such a deal would knock 0.6 percent off Britain's gross domestic product and 0.2 percent off the EU's.
3.20pm update: Brexit talks to spill over into weekend Intensive Brexit talks will continue over the weekend between Michel Barnier and Lord Frost, Downing Street has said. A Number 10 spokesman told a Westminster briefing: "Intensive talks are continuing and they will continue over the weekend until the 25th. "We've published a set of principles for handling these intensified talks and they will continue over the weekend." Mr Barnier and Lord Frost are expected to join the negotiations with officials. 3.07pm update: French ministers admit EU facing DEFEAT over UK waters French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for a climbdown on his hardline demands for access to Britain’s coastal waters, it has emerged. In private meetings with fishing industry chiefs, French ministers have hinted at a possible compromise in the wrangling over an EU-UK future relationship pact. And they warned fishermen to brace for impact after the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31. Fishermen Jerome Vicquelin said: “I was rather blunt and said: 'It's all well and good you came, but I'm worried because just a 10 percent or 15 percent cut in turnover would be a disaster over the long term'. "They were blunt too. They said it won't be the same as before. For me it's clear, they just want to try to limit damages as much as possible.”
Emmanuel Macron could be about to backdown over his Brexit fishing demands
1.15pm update: Brexit battle as FIVE EU states team up to force Boris U-turn Ireland, France, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands will “remain united” in their position that coastal communities across the continent must be protected under any post-Brexit free trade deal. Boats from the five nations have benefitted massively from fishing in Britain’s rich waters and as trade talks enter the final phase leaders are wary of losing access. Ireland’s marine minister Charlie McConalogue touched on the contentious issue of fishing rights as he addressed the Brexit Stakeholder Consultative Committee. He noted his recent bilateral meetings with fisheries ministers from the other four nations at this week’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg. He said it is vital that the five countries support each other in their tough fishing stance. Mr McConalogue said: “As we reach a critical point in the negotiations, I highlighted that, now more than ever, it is vital that member states continue to remain united in order to protect the EU’s fishing industry and coastal communities. 12.18pm update: France threatens EU27 WALKOUT in fury over more Brexit talks 'October was the deadline!' Europe minister Clement Beaune insisted Britain would have to make “sufficient movement” before any agreement is acceptable to the European Union. His intervention came after Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, arrived in London for one final push in the wrangling over a post-Brexit trade deal. But Ireland claimed an agreement is still “doable” despite the short time available to both sides to find a compromise after their week-long standoff. Mr Beaune, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, said the EU27 would decide to stage their own walkout next week if Britain refused to budge in the negotiations over a future relationship pact. 11.13am update: Brexit take-off: UK to lead world with Shetland space centre plan - hundreds of new jobs The UK's burgeoning space sector, which is tipped to play a huge role in the nation's future after Brexit, has been handed a massive boost after Lockheed Martin's planned relocation to a satellite launch site in the Shetlands were approved by the Government.
The move, which will see the defence and aerospace giant transfer its satellite launch operations to the planned Shetland Space Centre, is likely to offer a huge dividend in terms of jobs - with junior Scottish minister Iain Stewart predicting it would cement the UK's position as a "global leader in the space sector".
However, it also reflects a change of heart by Lockheed Martin, which had originally planned to base its operations at the proposed spaceport at Sutherland in northern Scotland.
Shetland Space Centre hopes to have a fully functioning satellite launch site and a ground station in place at Lamba Ness on Unst, the most northerly island in the Shetlands, by late 2021.
Brexit: Barclay says deal must reflect importance of fisheries
10.13am update: Time for free trade deal! Trump ‘adores’ UK and wants to stun EU with major agreement Donald Trump “adores” the UK and desperately wants a free trade Brexit deal between the US and UK, a Republican chair has said.
Britain has put a trade deal with Washington on the top of its post-Brexit wish list, citing freedom to strike bilateral deals as a main benefit for leaving the EU. And trade talks between the nations have intensified with Mr Trump recently expressing his desire for a deal.
But presidential rival Joe Biden has previously warned he would not allow a free trade deal following the introduction of the Internal Market Bill into EU/UK talks.
Mr Biden and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi have both lashed out at Mr Johnson’s plans to rewrite the Withdrawal Agreement. 9.42am update: Get ready for Singapore-on-Tyne! Truss sends EU warning as UK eyes up DOZEN new deals The UK is eyeing up at least a dozen new trade deals in a huge economic boost to regions across the UK, with Liz Truss promising a Northern revolution dubbed "Singapore-on-Tyne". The Trade Secretary said being a member of the EU had meant the UK was stuck “in the trade slow lane” and unable to take advantage of huge opportunities to do business with partners across the globe. She said companies in the North, where many traditional Labour seats fell to the Tories in last year’s general election, now stood to reap the rewards of trade pacts the UK is eyeing up with nearly a dozen nations. Ms Truss today signed Britain’s first major trade deal since leaving the EU in January. Following the agreement in Tokyo, Ms Truss it was only fitting for it to be “the land of the rising sun to welcome in the dawn of a new era of free trade” as she celebrated the UK’s new deal with Japan. Trade ministers have also set their sights on ambitious trade deals with Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Brexit latest: Fishing arrangements have been a huge sticking point in talks
9.21am update: French fishermen BACK DOWN: Macron's Brexit plot fails as French concede 'won't break law' Emmanuel Macron tried to push other European Union leaders to agree to a much harsher position on access to British waters in the aftermath of Brexit. Brussels has insisted any trade deal with the UK should include the continuation of current arrangements for fishermen, a move London has been trying to push back on. But in addition to the opposition of fellow leaders, Mr Macron appears now to be up against his own fishermen as one signalled the fleets will accept being excluded from UK waters. Speaking to TRT World, fisherman Stephane Pinto said: "Here we have at least 100 boats locally, not to mention the larger industrial boats and that means 400 families. "For every fisherman on a boat, there are four jobs on land. "If tomorrow access to British waters is forbidden, it's clear we can't work there, we will not go. "We won't go against the law." 8.52am update: 'Nigel's getting ready!' Brexit Party will RETURN to take on Boris, ex-MEP warns Boris Nigel Farage is preparing to bring back the Brexit Party in the event that Boris Johnson caves in to the EU, a former MEP has warned.
With Michel Barnier arriving for yet more talks with opposite number David Frost yesterday, Mr Johnson appears to have ignored his own October 15 deadline for wrapping up a trade deal - a fact which is of concern to Brexiteers including John Tennant, who served alongside Mr Farage in Brussels.
Mr Farage, who is urging the Prime Minister to tear up his withdrawal agreement with the EU and walk, has already said if there is any suggestion of an 11th-hour deal, the Brexit Party is "prepared to re-start the fight".
Mr Tennant, who outlines the contribution the Brexit Party made to taking Britain out of the EU in his new book, Rebooting Brexit, said it was not an idle threat by his erstwhile leader.
Brexit: French fisherman insists 'we will not break the law'