thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Brexit LIVE: Joe Biden attacked after issuing UK warning - ordered to RETRACT threats

She said there would be `` absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress '' if the historic peace treaty in Northern Ireland was undermined .
Writing for thenationalpulse.com , Mr Buckley accused Mr Biden , who is set to take on Donald Trump in the November 3 election , and Ms Pelosi of `` threatening rather than promoting '' trade relations between Washington and London .
He wrote : `` Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi have both emerged to threaten damaging Northern Ireland and its relationship with Britain to appease an interest group , not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s largest international export market is the United States of America , a trade deal would help our economic growth .
`` Something all are agreed would cement peace .
`` Yet Biden and Pelosi threaten rather than promote a deal ?
Senseless . ''
Mr Buckley said he was publicly challenging Mr Biden to point out which sections of the Good Friday Agreement risk being broken by the Prime Minister 's Internal Market Bill .
He added : `` If he can ’ t identify them then he should be strong enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK-USA trade deal work for one that will benefit everyone in Northern Ireland . ''
On Wednesday Mr Biden tweeted : `` We can ’ t allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit .
`` Any trade deal between the US and the UK must be contingent upon respect for the Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border .
Period . ''
Leo Varadkar was left `` visibly irritated '' after a crunch meeting with Jeremy Corbyn when he failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new book has claimed .
During a meeting in Dublin in the lead up to the UK election , Mr Varadkar posed three questions to the former Labour leader , which he was unable to answer .
One member of the delegation is said to have described it as a highly “ embarrassing ” moment .
It also pushed the Irish Taoiseach towards a compromise with Boris Johnson on the Irish border .
The moment was recounted in a new book , ‘ Left Out ’ which charts Mr Corbyn ’ s final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : Brexit talks BREAK DOWN as hauliers rage at Michael Gove over 'washout ' Crunch Brexit talks have broken down between Westminster and haulage firms risking traffic chaos at the Border .
During Government talks with Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove , hauliers were not assured that the transition was “ going to be smooth ” for the freight industry .
The meeting on Brexit preparedness , described as a “ washout ” , was organised by Road Haulage Association ( RHA ) boss Richard Burnett who said it “ fell far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argues there has been “ no clarity ” from Michael Gove on how border checks will operate after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31 .
Sir Ed Davey said under his leadership the Lib Dems have resigned themselves to Brexit happening but fiercely oppose the prospect of no-deal .
He said he expects Boris Johnson to reach an agreement with the EU and hit out at the Prime Minister 's conduct .
Sir Ed added : `` Johnson and ( Dominic ) Cummings are the arch distractors .
`` They play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prorogation of Parliament , battling with the Supreme Court and it 's all distraction . ''
He suggested the Prime Minister is going to `` work everyone up into a frenzy '' so the public is `` relieved '' when a deal is announced .
Brexit and the Scottish independence cause should not be distractions from the coronavirus pandemic , Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said .
Speaking duirng his first visit to Scotland since his election as leader in August , Sir Ed said it will be a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win back public trust after three general elections in which the party `` clearly failed miserably '' .
He said he will be `` more humble '' than his predecessors and suggested the staunchly pro-Remain party had `` lost its way '' .
He said Boris Johnson 's Government had shown itself to be `` self-indulgent '' by refusing to seek an extension to the Brexit transition period as the pandemic rages on .
He said : `` We have a global pandemic .
`` Why would anyone think about anything else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand . ''
A leading Brexiteer has come out fighting for Boris Johnson 's controversial Internal Market Bill which he has claimed will not break international law but rather bring much-needed security to British businesses .
Veteran Tory MP John Redwood defended the Bill as a “ necessary piece of legislation ” despite Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitting it would breach international law , in a stunning moment in the House of Commons .
Mr Redwood rejected claims the Bill would damage the UK ’ s standing on the international stage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks overriding parts of the Withdrawal Agreement ( WA ) would strengthen the country ’ s credibility .
A Stormont department has been instructed to start work on checkpoints at Northern Ireland 's sea ports without delay .
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots previously stated that he had `` no intention of facilitating infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports '' .
The Northern Ireland Protocol , part of the Brexit divorce deal , will see the region continue to enforce the EU 's customs rules and follow its rules on product standards .
When the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some checks will be needed on certain goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain .
The BBC has reported that Environment Secretary George Eustice has written to Department of Agriculture , Environment and Rural Affairs ( DAERA ) officials pressing action on the facilities in accordance with the NI Protocol .
In a statement , DAERA said the minister had `` sought clarity on a range of issues in order to minimise the impact or any additional costs on Northern Ireland businesses and taxpayers '' .
`` The UK government have now clarified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to ensure DAERA implements what is needed to meet those requirements , '' the statement reads .
`` There is a binding international agreement passed by Westminster to implement the Northern Ireland protocol .
Approved points of entry are a legal requirement for the purposes of protecting public health , securing safe food supply and protecting animal and plant health . ''
3.58pm update : Amal Clooney resigns as UK special envoy in protest over Internal Market Bill Amal Clooney has quit her role as a special envoy for the UK Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The high profile human rights lawyer , and wife of Hollywood actor George Clooney , represented the UK Government on promoting freedom of the press .
She has quit the role in protest at the UK 's Internal Market Bill which the Government has admitted risks breaking international law .
In her resignation letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab , she said : “ It is lamentable for the UK to be speaking of its intention to violate an international treaty signed by the Prime Minister less than a year ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ urgent clarity on why it is prepared to override key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement .
The Lords EU Committee has written to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove demanding clarity on a number of aspects of the Internal Market Bill .
It has asked whether its remains the Government 's view that the Bill `` does break international law in a very specific and limited way '' , and has requested evidence to back up Mr Johnson 's claim the EU had not acted in good faith .
Lord Kinnoull , chairman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We raised a lot of concerns with the Government in our report back in June over the lack of clarity on the Northern Ireland Protocol .
`` The Government has yet to provide much of that clarity , and now the UK Internal Market Bill , in particular Part 5 , has thrown up even bigger questions over the UK 's approach to implementation of the protocol .
`` The Government 's paramount goal must be to protect peace and stability in Northern Ireland .
`` The protocol 's stated aim is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ireland and to protect the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement , while respecting the territorial integrity of the UK .
`` Given that the Government has now said that it is prepared to break the agreement on the protocol , we need to be absolutely clear about why it is doing this .
This is an urgent matter as time is short . ''
The committee has requested a response by September 25 .
1.30pm update : Queen nightmare : Royal Family to lose MILLIONS due to Brexit as farms hit by EU blow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions of pounds following Britain 's exit from the EU , with the Queen 's agricultural subsidies hit by Brexit .
Over the past few years the Queen ’ s farm have received millions from EU pots , which will dry up when the UK finally unshackles itself from the bloc .
Royal finance expert David McClure said the Queen pocketed over £3 million in Brussels grants over the past five years for her 20,000-acre Sandringham estate alone .
In 2019 , it received over £900,000 , around 55 percent more went there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mr McClure .
In his book The Queen 's True Worth , which was serialised in the Daily Express , he said the Norfolk estate had “ haemorrhaged ” money until the Queen took advantage of funds from the EU .
12.34pm update : Brexit warning - Boris could SHUT DOWN House of Lords if peers block EU masterplan Boris Johnson could shut down the House of Lords if peers in the upper chamber attempt to entirely block the Government 's Internal Market Bill , sparking a constitutional war , one political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upper chamber , including some Conservatives , have heavily criticised the Bill , but their main role is to amend and improve legislation , not to block it on principle .
There is precedent for the Lords to block legislation , but deciding to do so would spark a huge constitutional row , so peers are more likely to try and amend the Bill to remove or dilute certain parts .
But any amendments would then have to return to the Commons for approval and would n't likely happen until early December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's end of September deadline to withdraw the Bill , or Mr Johnson 's October 15 deadline for a deal with the EU .
Ben Harris-Quinney , chairman of the Bow Group think tank , said it 's unlikely the Lords could derail the Internal Market Bill as the Commons can pass legislation to override any opposition to it .
But he warned any attempt by peers to entirely block the legislation would `` likely mark the end of the House of Lords existence '' .
11.30am update : Liam Fox progresses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief Former International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has made it through to the next round in the race to become the next Director General of the World Trade Organisatrion .
The trade body is currently in the process of electing a replacement for outgoing boss Roberto Azevedo .
A new Director General is not expected to be elected for several weeks , with two more rounds in the contest to follow .
Current International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said : Trade Secretary Ms Truss said : `` I 'm delighted to see Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The world needs a WTO director general that will stand up for free trade and fight protectionism .
`` Business as usual will not work .
We need someone with political skill who can build consensus , get things done , and drive forward the urgent reform that is needed .
`` Liam is the ideal candidate for that .
His energetic campaign has won the support of countries around the world , and I wish him all the very best in the next round . ''
10.49am update : Will this EVER @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ' ... with EU judges The legal battle between the UK and the EU over Boris Johnson 's Internal Market Bill could last years , and may ultimately involve the European Court of Justice , a UK-based legal expert has warned .
The controversial legislation passed its second reading in the House of Commons last week , with Prime Minister Mr Johnson insisting it was necessary to preserve the `` integrity '' of the United Kingdom .
However , Brussels is furious because the bill would offer a legal instrument whereby the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Withdrawal Agreement relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol .
Speaking last week , an EU spokesman said : `` The Withdrawal Agreement contains a number of mechanisms and legal remedies to address violations of the legal obligations contained in the text – which the European Union will not be shy in using . ''
10.12am update : Brexit POLL - Is EU negotiating in good faith or should Boris rip up Withdrawal Agreement ?
VOTE HERE The UK is urging Parliament to support provisions in the Internal Market Bill if the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations , and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol '' .
Has the EU been negotiating in good faith or should Boris Johnson rip up the Withdrawal Agreement ?
9.42am update : What happens next with Internal Market Bill ?
The proposed legislation must pass through both houses of the British Parliament to become law .
It must first proceed through the House of Commons , where Boris Johnson 's Conservative Party has an 80-seat majority , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it does not have a majority .
The Internal Market Bill passed its first stage in the Commons on Monday by 340 votes to 263 , and is scheduled to finish its joirney through the lower house on September 29 .
The Bill will then undergo scrutiny in the Lords but is not being fast-tracked by peers and will take most of October and November to consider .
This means it will not be law before the EU 's end of September deadline to withdraw the Bill , or Mr Johnson 's October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed with the EU .
A top Brexit-backing lawyer has told Boris Johnson the European Court of Justice ( ECJ ) must be prevented at all costs from being an arbiter in disputes between the EU and the UK - warning it will ALWAYS rule in favour of the bloc .
Martin Howe QC , chairman of Lawyers for Britain , said it was `` sheer madness '' to allocate the ECJ a role - and suggested up to now there had been a `` complete lack of understanding across the entire political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the row over Mr Johnson 's Internal Market Bill rumbled on , with Mr Johnson insisting the legislation , which would override some aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol , was necessary to protect the integrity of the United Kingdom .
Mr Howe was the only non-MP in the so-called `` Star Chamber '' charged with scrutinising Theresa May 's Brexit deal - and specifically the backstop plan for Northern Ireland - last year .
8.08am update : Downing Street says 'some limited progress ' made during informal talks with EU A Downing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's negotiating team had useful informal discussions with the EU this week as we seek to reach an agreement by mid-October on our future relationship .
`` These covered a broad range of issues and some limited progress was made , but significant gaps remain in key areas , including fisheries and subsidies .
`` We will continue to work hard to bridge those gaps in talks next week , without compromising our fundamental position of being an independent country . ''
8.05am update : EU chief von der Leyen 'convinced ' deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ von der Leyen is `` convinced '' a trade deal is still possible with the UK , but warned the attempt from Boris Johnson to override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement has been an `` unpleasant surprise '' .
The European commission President said the UK Government 's Internal Market Bill had `` distracted very strongly '' from the two sides being able to secure a trade deal as the transition period deadline approaches .
Ms von der Leyen said : `` Where the UK is concerned , we want an agreement , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Withdrawal Agreement distracted very strongly from the ongoing negotiations .
`` This was an unpleasant surprise .
`` And therefore it is time now that our British friends restore the trust in the validity of a signature under treaty , and that we keep on going , focused to negotiate because time is running out . ''
In reply to another question , the EU chief said she was `` still convinced '' a deal with UK `` can be done '' .
7.45am update : EU plans to RAMP UP Brexit demands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union could table new demands to prevent Britain from ripping up a future trade agreement after Boris Johnson 's threat to breach last year 's Brexit deal .
Brussels sources said the bloc is now closely examining its “ governance ” position to ensure any future relationship pact with the UK is unbreakable .
Michel Barnier is said to be assessing a much stricter framework to enforce the terms of any agreement struck before the end of the year .
The move comes after the Prime Minister published legislation that would hand ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and state aid rules in Northern Ireland .
Despite the provocation from London , European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen still believes a deal is possible .
EU diplomats have hinted the bloc could even accept less stringent level-playing field regulations if a stronger enforcement measure is found .

Brexit: Biden campaign 'refusing to speak to' UK says expert
Jonathan Buckley, a DUP Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Northern Ireland, hit out at Mr Biden's intervention, calling it "deeply disturbing". He also took aim at Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, after she issued a stark Brexit warning to Britain.
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She said there would be "absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress" if the historic peace treaty in Northern Ireland was undermined. Writing for thenationalpulse.com, Mr Buckley accused Mr Biden, who is set to take on Donald Trump in the November 3 election, and Ms Pelosi of "threatening rather than promoting" trade relations between Washington and London. He wrote: "Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi have both emerged to threaten damaging Northern Ireland and its relationship with Britain to appease an interest group, not to help solve anything. "NI’s largest international export market is the United States of America, a trade deal would help our economic growth. "Something all are agreed would cement peace. "Yet Biden and Pelosi threaten rather than promote a deal? Senseless."
Brexit latest: Joe Biden has been ordered to retract his threat to the UK over post-Brexit trade
Brexit news: Boris Johnson's plans have come in for heavy criticism
Mr Buckley said he was publicly challenging Mr Biden to point out which sections of the Good Friday Agreement risk being broken by the Prime Minister's Internal Market Bill. He added: "If he can’t identify them then he should be strong enough to retract and rather than threaten a UK-USA trade deal work for one that will benefit everyone in Northern Ireland." On Wednesday Mr Biden tweeted: "We can’t allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit. "Any trade deal between the US and the UK must be contingent upon respect for the Agreement and preventing the return of a hard border. Period." FOLLOW EXPRESS.CO.UK FOR LIVE BREXIT UPDATES:
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Tory Brexiteer John Redwood has claimed the Internal Market Bill does not risk breaking international law
8.52pm update: Jeremy Corbyn left Leo Varadkar ‘visibly irritated’ by Labour's lack of Brexit plan Leo Varadkar was left "visibly irritated" after a crunch meeting with Jeremy Corbyn when he failed to answer crucial questions over Brexit, a new book has claimed. During a meeting in Dublin in the lead up to the UK election, Mr Varadkar posed three questions to the former Labour leader, which he was unable to answer. One member of the delegation is said to have described it as a highly “embarrassing” moment. It also pushed the Irish Taoiseach towards a compromise with Boris Johnson on the Irish border. The moment was recounted in a new book, ‘Left Out’ which charts Mr Corbyn’s final period of the party leadership. 8.10pm update: Brexit talks BREAK DOWN as hauliers rage at Michael Gove over 'washout' Crunch Brexit talks have broken down between Westminster and haulage firms risking traffic chaos at the Border. During Government talks with Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, hauliers were not assured that the transition was “going to be smooth” for the freight industry. The meeting on Brexit preparedness, described as a “washout”, was organised by Road Haulage Association (RHA) boss Richard Burnett who said it “fell far short of expectations”. The RHA argues there has been “no clarity” from Michael Gove on how border checks will operate after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey accused Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings of 'playing Brexit games'
6.53pm update: Lib Dem leader accuses Boris Johnson of 'playing Brexit games' Sir Ed Davey said under his leadership the Lib Dems have resigned themselves to Brexit happening but fiercely oppose the prospect of no-deal. He said he expects Boris Johnson to reach an agreement with the EU and hit out at the Prime Minister's conduct. Sir Ed added: "Johnson and (Dominic) Cummings are the arch distractors. "They play their little games, distracting people with the prorogation of Parliament, battling with the Supreme Court and it's all distraction." He suggested the Prime Minister is going to "work everyone up into a frenzy" so the public is "relieved" when a deal is announced. 6.41pm update: Lib Dem leader blasts PM for refusing to delay Brexit transition period Brexit and the Scottish independence cause should not be distractions from the coronavirus pandemic, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said. Speaking duirng his first visit to Scotland since his election as leader in August, Sir Ed said it will be a "tough task" for the Lib Dems to win back public trust after three general elections in which the party "clearly failed miserably". He said he will be "more humble" than his predecessors and suggested the staunchly pro-Remain party had "lost its way". He said Boris Johnson's Government had shown itself to be "self-indulgent" by refusing to seek an extension to the Brexit transition period as the pandemic rages on. He said: "We have a global pandemic. "Why would anyone think about anything else? Why? I just don't understand."
Brexit latest: Joe Biden has sent a huge warning to the UK
5.39pm update: Brexiteer tears EU argument apart - Boris's Brexit masterplan 'WON'T break law' A leading Brexiteer has come out fighting for Boris Johnson's controversial Internal Market Bill which he has claimed will not break international law but rather bring much-needed security to British businesses. Veteran Tory MP John Redwood defended the Bill as a “necessary piece of legislation” despite Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis admitting it would breach international law, in a stunning moment in the House of Commons. Mr Redwood rejected claims the Bill would damage the UK’s standing on the international stage, insisting the proposed new legal framework which risks overriding parts of the Withdrawal Agreement (WA) would strengthen the country’s credibility. 4.36pm update: Stormont instructed to begin work on Brexit port checkpoints A Stormont department has been instructed to start work on checkpoints at Northern Ireland's sea ports without delay. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots previously stated that he had "no intention of facilitating infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports". The Northern Ireland Protocol, part of the Brexit divorce deal, will see the region continue to enforce the EU's customs rules and follow its rules on product standards. When the transition period ends on December 31, some checks will be needed on certain goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain. The BBC has reported that Environment Secretary George Eustice has written to Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) officials pressing action on the facilities in accordance with the NI Protocol. In a statement, DAERA said the minister had "sought clarity on a range of issues in order to minimise the impact or any additional costs on Northern Ireland businesses and taxpayers". "The UK government have now clarified what is required and officials are progressing work to ensure DAERA implements what is needed to meet those requirements," the statement reads. "There is a binding international agreement passed by Westminster to implement the Northern Ireland protocol. Approved points of entry are a legal requirement for the purposes of protecting public health, securing safe food supply and protecting animal and plant health." 3.58pm update: Amal Clooney resigns as UK special envoy in protest over Internal Market Bill Amal Clooney has quit her role as a special envoy for the UK Government in anger at a controversial Brexit Bill. The high profile human rights lawyer, and wife of Hollywood actor George Clooney, represented the UK Government on promoting freedom of the press. She has quit the role in protest at the UK's Internal Market Bill which the Government has admitted risks breaking international law. In her resignation letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, she said: “It is lamentable for the UK to be speaking of its intention to violate an international treaty signed by the Prime Minister less than a year ago."
Amal Clooney on Friday quit as a UK special envoy in protest over the Internal Market Bill
Mrs Clooney told Mr Raab she felt 'dismayed' to learn the Government would push ahead with the Bill
3.05pm update: Peers demand clarity on Internal Market Bill Peers have demanded the Government provide urgent clarity on why it is prepared to override key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. The Lords EU Committee has written to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove demanding clarity on a number of aspects of the Internal Market Bill. It has asked whether its remains the Government's view that the Bill "does break international law in a very specific and limited way", and has requested evidence to back up Mr Johnson's claim the EU had not acted in good faith. Lord Kinnoull, chairman of the committee, said: "We raised a lot of concerns with the Government in our report back in June over the lack of clarity on the Northern Ireland Protocol. "The Government has yet to provide much of that clarity, and now the UK Internal Market Bill, in particular Part 5, has thrown up even bigger questions over the UK's approach to implementation of the protocol. "The Government's paramount goal must be to protect peace and stability in Northern Ireland. "The protocol's stated aim is to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland and to protect the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, while respecting the territorial integrity of the UK. "Given that the Government has now said that it is prepared to break the agreement on the protocol, we need to be absolutely clear about why it is doing this. This is an urgent matter as time is short." The committee has requested a response by September 25. 1.30pm update: Queen nightmare: Royal Family to lose MILLIONS due to Brexit as farms hit by EU blow The Royal Family is set to lose millions of pounds following Britain's exit from the EU, with the Queen's agricultural subsidies hit by Brexit. Over the past few years the Queen’s farm have received millions from EU pots, which will dry up when the UK finally unshackles itself from the bloc. Royal finance expert David McClure said the Queen pocketed over £3 million in Brussels grants over the past five years for her 20,000-acre Sandringham estate alone. In 2019, it received over £900,000, around 55 percent more went there than in the previous year, according to Mr McClure. In his book The Queen's True Worth, which was serialised in the Daily Express, he said the Norfolk estate had “haemorrhaged” money until the Queen took advantage of funds from the EU.
Brexit: Brussels' behaviour labelled 'abhorrent' by Caudwell
12.34pm update: Brexit warning - Boris could SHUT DOWN House of Lords if peers block EU masterplan Boris Johnson could shut down the House of Lords if peers in the upper chamber attempt to entirely block the Government's Internal Market Bill, sparking a constitutional war, one political expert has warned. Several peers in the upper chamber, including some Conservatives, have heavily criticised the Bill, but their main role is to amend and improve legislation, not to block it on principle. There is precedent for the Lords to block legislation, but deciding to do so would spark a huge constitutional row, so peers are more likely to try and amend the Bill to remove or dilute certain parts. But any amendments would then have to return to the Commons for approval and wouldn't likely happen until early December - a long way past the EU's end of September deadline to withdraw the Bill, or Mr Johnson's October 15 deadline for a deal with the EU. Ben Harris-Quinney, chairman of the Bow Group think tank, said it's unlikely the Lords could derail the Internal Market Bill as the Commons can pass legislation to override any opposition to it. But he warned any attempt by peers to entirely block the legislation would "likely mark the end of the House of Lords existence". 11.30am update: Liam Fox progresses to next round in race to be WTO chief Former International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has made it through to the next round in the race to become the next Director General of the World Trade Organisatrion. The trade body is currently in the process of electing a replacement for outgoing boss Roberto Azevedo. A new Director General is not expected to be elected for several weeks, with two more rounds in the contest to follow. Current International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said: Trade Secretary Ms Truss said: "I'm delighted to see Dr Fox through to the second round. The world needs a WTO director general that will stand up for free trade and fight protectionism. "Business as usual will not work. We need someone with political skill who can build consensus, get things done, and drive forward the urgent reform that is needed. "Liam is the ideal candidate for that. His energetic campaign has won the support of countries around the world, and I wish him all the very best in the next round."
Brexit latest: Liam Fox has progressed to the next round in the race to become the next boss of the WTO
10.49am update: Will this EVER end? Brexit legal battle 'could last years'... with EU judges The legal battle between the UK and the EU over Boris Johnson's Internal Market Bill could last years, and may ultimately involve the European Court of Justice, a UK-based legal expert has warned. The controversial legislation passed its second reading in the House of Commons last week, with Prime Minister Mr Johnson insisting it was necessary to preserve the "integrity" of the United Kingdom. However, Brussels is furious because the bill would offer a legal instrument whereby the UK Government could override some aspects of the Withdrawal Agreement relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Speaking last week, an EU spokesman said: "The Withdrawal Agreement contains a number of mechanisms and legal remedies to address violations of the legal obligations contained in the text – which the European Union will not be shy in using." 10.12am update: Brexit POLL - Is EU negotiating in good faith or should Boris rip up Withdrawal Agreement? VOTE HERE The UK is urging Parliament to support provisions in the Internal Market Bill if the Government believes the EU is "engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations, and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol". Has the EU been negotiating in good faith or should Boris Johnson rip up the Withdrawal Agreement? 9.42am update: What happens next with Internal Market Bill? The proposed legislation must pass through both houses of the British Parliament to become law. It must first proceed through the House of Commons, where Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has an 80-seat majority, and then the House of Lords, where it does not have a majority. The Internal Market Bill passed its first stage in the Commons on Monday by 340 votes to 263, and is scheduled to finish its joirney through the lower house on September 29. The Bill will then undergo scrutiny in the Lords but is not being fast-tracked by peers and will take most of October and November to consider. This means it will not be law before the EU's end of September deadline to withdraw the Bill, or Mr Johnson's October 15 deadline for a deal to be agreed with the EU.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
9.20am update: Boris Johnson warned US deal LOST if UK fails to face 'political reality' - 'Not a threat' Boris Johnson has been warned the United States is not "threatening" to withhold a trade agreement but merely stating a deal will not be done if Brexit jeopardises the Good Friday Agreement. The Prime Minister was issued a series of warnings from across the US political sphere that a trade deal would be off the table if peace in Northern Ireland were to be affected by the Brexit negotiations. Both US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and presidential candidate Joe Biden insisted they would not give their seal of approval to an agreement with the UK unless peace on the island of Ireland is guaranteed. Congressman Bill Keating however warned the politicians are not "threatening" the British Government but merely stating the "political reality" the UK will face in a no deal Brexit scenario. 8.29am update: Trump's Northern Ireland envoy issues border warning to UK Donald Trump's special envoy to Northern Ireland, Mick Mulvaney, has warned against creating a "hard border by accident" on the island. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is proposing new legislation that could break the Northern Ireland protocol of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement that would look to avoid a physical customs border between between Northern Ireland and EU member the Republic of Ireland. Mr Mulvaney told the Financial Times: "The Trump administration, State Department and the US Congress would all be aligned in the desire to see the Good Friday Agreement preserved to see the lack of a border maintained."
Brexit news: Ursula von der Leyen remains confident the EU and UK can agree a trade deal
8.11am update: 'Sheer madness!' Lawyer issues dire ECJ warning as lack of Brexit impartiality exposed A top Brexit-backing lawyer has told Boris Johnson the European Court of Justice (ECJ) must be prevented at all costs from being an arbiter in disputes between the EU and the UK - warning it will ALWAYS rule in favour of the bloc. Martin Howe QC, chairman of Lawyers for Britain, said it was "sheer madness" to allocate the ECJ a role - and suggested up to now there had been a "complete lack of understanding across the entire political world". He was speaking as the row over Mr Johnson's Internal Market Bill rumbled on, with Mr Johnson insisting the legislation, which would override some aspects of the Northern Ireland Protocol, was necessary to protect the integrity of the United Kingdom. Mr Howe was the only non-MP in the so-called "Star Chamber" charged with scrutinising Theresa May's Brexit deal - and specifically the backstop plan for Northern Ireland - last year. 8.08am update: Downing Street says 'some limited progress' made during informal talks with EU A Downing Street spokesman said: "The UK's negotiating team had useful informal discussions with the EU this week as we seek to reach an agreement by mid-October on our future relationship. "These covered a broad range of issues and some limited progress was made, but significant gaps remain in key areas, including fisheries and subsidies. "We will continue to work hard to bridge those gaps in talks next week, without compromising our fundamental position of being an independent country."
Brexit latest: The transition period ends on December 31, 2020


thedailyexpress--2020-09-18--Boris Johnson ordered to TEAR UP Brexit Withdrawal Agreement -‘Always a poisoned chalice!'

Readers voted in our poll on whether they think the European Union has been negotiating in good faith or if the Prime Minister should tear up the divorce deal .
A huge 95 percent of respondents ( 7,138 votes ) insisted Mr Johnson should bin the Withdrawal Agreement .
Just five percent ( 398 ) said Brussels was negotiating in good faith with Britain .
Some 53 people did not know .
Commenting on the poll , one reader blasted : “ The withdrawal 'agreement ' was always a poisoned chalice , being little more or less than May ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tad .
“ I believe it was signed , in desperation by those who hated it and in the continuing hope of further delaying Brexit by remoaner MPs , in order to move things on and above all avoid a 'no deal ' .
“ Since then the EU has proved the futility of our expectations that they would co-operate to find common ground and we would all sail on happily to a mutually beneficial agreement .
“ Boris is threatening to scrap the agreement if the result is finally a no deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the circ 's would be completely justified.
” Another blasted : “ My preference is to tear up the withdrawal agreement and walk away now rather than drag this awful saga on any further .
“ The EU started putting on conditions from the very beginning by asking for the European fishing system to remain in place and the so-called level-playing field before any further trade negotiations started .
So no good faith on behalf of the EU .
READ MORE : Barnier to warn EU leaders time is running out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even still attempting to negotiate is ridiculous .
It 's not as if we are going to get a really good deal .
The EU just wo n't allow it.
” A third fumed : “ From the very start the EU has treated GB in a hostile fashion , trying all the time to put one over and thinking of us as a subordinate .
“ There is little alternative to 'No Deal ' to become properly sovereign.
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The staggering amount for UK taxpayers [ ANALYSIS ] A breakthrough is needed in negotiations if a deal is to be finalised by the end of the year when the transition period comes to a close One more added : “ Good faith , I would rather they be honest and truthful , and admit they need us more than we need them , then we might get somewhere.
” Our poll comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his UK Internal Market Bill , which hands ministers the power to override parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement .
A statement on the Government ’ s website said it would ask Parliament to support provisions in the Bill if it believes the EU is “ engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations , and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol ” .

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Readers voted in our poll on whether they think the European Union has been negotiating in good faith or if the Prime Minister should tear up the divorce deal. A huge 95 percent of respondents (7,138 votes) insisted Mr Johnson should bin the Withdrawal Agreement.
Just five percent (398) said Brussels was negotiating in good faith with Britain. Some 53 people did not know. Commenting on the poll, one reader blasted: “The withdrawal 'agreement' was always a poisoned chalice, being little more or less than May’s disgraceful proposed agreement toned down a tad. “I believe it was signed, in desperation by those who hated it and in the continuing hope of further delaying Brexit by remoaner MPs, in order to move things on and above all avoid a 'no deal'. “Since then the EU has proved the futility of our expectations that they would co-operate to find common ground and we would all sail on happily to a mutually beneficial agreement.
Boris Johnson should rip up the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, according to an Express.co.uk poll
A huge 95 percent of respondents (7,138 votes) insisted Mr Johnson should bin the Withdrawal Agreement
“Boris is threatening to scrap the agreement if the result is finally a no deal arrangement - which makes perfect sense and under the circ's would be completely justified.” Another blasted: “My preference is to tear up the withdrawal agreement and walk away now rather than drag this awful saga on any further. “The EU started putting on conditions from the very beginning by asking for the European fishing system to remain in place and the so-called level-playing field before any further trade negotiations started. So no good faith on behalf of the EU. READ MORE: Barnier to warn EU leaders time is running out to secure Brexit deal
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Just five percent (398 votes) said Brussels was negotiating in good faith with Britain
Our poll comes as Boris Johnson sparked controversy this week with his UK Internal Market Bill
A breakthrough is needed in negotiations if a deal is to be finalised by the end of the year when the transition period comes to a close
One more added: “Good faith, I would rather they be honest and truthful, and admit they need us more than we need them, then we might get somewhere.” Our poll comes as Boris Johnson sparked controversy this week with his UK Internal Market Bill, which hands ministers the power to override parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. A statement on the Government’s website said it would ask Parliament to support provisions in the Bill if it believes the EU is “engaged in a material breach of its duties of good faith or other obligations, and thereby undermining the fundamental purpose of the Northern Ireland Protocol”.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--SNP humiliated: Scottish MP 'loses it' after UK Minister shames 'arrogant' nationalist

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack lashed out at SNP MP Pete Wishart during a tense Scottish Affairs Committee meeting .
On Thursday , Mr Wishart appeared to `` lose it '' after claiming that Boris Johnson was trying to bypass the Scottish Parliament with his controversial Internal Market Bill .
He suggested that the so-called `` power grab '' bill was the only way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Jack called Mr Wishart `` arrogant '' for claiming that the Holyrood elections next May were a `` foregone conclusion '' .
He then brought up the SNP 's prediction that Boris Johnson would be `` swept away '' at the last general election in 2019 .
Mr Wishart , the committee chairman , told the Scottish Secretary : “ There ’ s no chance whatsoever the Scottish Conservatives are going to win at next May ’ s election .
“ So instead of actually going to the bother of winning an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to circumvent and get round the Scottish Parliament by directly investing in areas that you want .
`` Is that what ’ s going on ?
” JUST IN : Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining ' UK in trade talks

SNP's Pete Wishart clashes with Alister Jack on election
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack lashed out at SNP MP Pete Wishart during a tense Scottish Affairs Committee meeting. On Thursday, Mr Wishart appeared to "lose it" after claiming that Boris Johnson was trying to bypass the Scottish Parliament with his controversial Internal Market Bill. He suggested that the so-called "power grab" bill was the only way the Conservatives had power over Scotland.
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Mr Jack called Mr Wishart "arrogant" for claiming that the Holyrood elections next May were a "foregone conclusion". He then brought up the SNP's prediction that Boris Johnson would be "swept away" at the last general election in 2019. Mr Wishart, the committee chairman, told the Scottish Secretary: “There’s no chance whatsoever the Scottish Conservatives are going to win at next May’s election. “So instead of actually going to the bother of winning an election, you’re just going to circumvent and get round the Scottish Parliament by directly investing in areas that you want. "Is that what’s going on?” JUST IN: Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining' UK in trade talks
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack lashed out at SNP MP Pete Wishart
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack lashed out at SNP MP Pete Wishart during a tense clash
Responding to the questions, Mr Jack fired back: “No, that’s not what’s going on and I think it’s arrogant of you to think that the next election in Holyrood is a foregone conclusion." Mr Wishart then laughed, prompting Mr Jack to chastise him again. The SNP MP said: "Right, we will see what happens next May." Mr Jack rebuked: “I remember the SNP telling me what was going to happen when they supported a general election last year, they said Boris Johnson was going to be swept away, but the opposite happened - he came back with an 80 majority.”
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Keir Starmer slams idea of SNP's 'divisive' Scottish referendum
Jack blamed Ms Sturgeon's "disgraceful" behaviour for leading to the protests this summer along the Scotland-England border
Press Journal reporter Dan O'Donoghue tweeted at the time: "Yikes. Scottish chairman Pete Wishart looks to have lost his cool. Jack bites back." Earlier in the committee, Mr Jack accused Nicola Sturgeon of stirring up chaos along the UK border "just for the sake of it". The Government minister bashed the Scottish First Minister for trying "to be different for the sake of it" after different coronavirus rules were put in place for Scotland, creating "confusing messages". DON'T MISS: Macron crisis: Chaos in France as protesters call for national strike [VIDEO]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Nicola Sturgeon crisis: Scottish independence blow rattles 'powerless' SNP leader

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Nicola Sturgeon is in crisis after suffering a double-blow in recent days over her plans .
The Scottish First Minister faced a devastating setback after new polling dealt a hammer-strike to her bid for independence .
Ms Sturgeon also suffered a blow over claims the Shetland Islands could become independent from Scotland .
George Galloway told RT that Shetland 's chances of breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real thing '' .
He went on to say that Ms Sturgeon is `` powerless '' to stop the seccession plans and any attempt to do so would provoke uproar among her critics .
Mr Galloway explained : `` Shetland has never actually belonged to Scotland .
`` It was given as a wedding present , a dowry , by the king of Denmark and Norway to the then-king of Britain , King James III .
`` So if it belongs to anyone , it belongs to Buckingham Palace .
`` She wo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or an airforce so she ca n't do a blind thing about it even if politically , morally , or intellectually there was any case for doing so . ''

Scotland: Shetland independence 'is a real thing' says Galloway
Nicola Sturgeon is in crisis after suffering a double-blow in recent days over her plans. The Scottish First Minister faced a devastating setback after new polling dealt a hammer-strike to her bid for independence. Ms Sturgeon also suffered a blow over claims the Shetland Islands could become independent from Scotland.
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George Galloway told RT that Shetland's chances of breaking away from Scotland were a "very real thing". He went on to say that Ms Sturgeon is "powerless" to stop the seccession plans and any attempt to do so would provoke uproar among her critics. Mr Galloway explained: "Shetland has never actually belonged to Scotland. "It was given as a wedding present, a dowry, by the king of Denmark and Norway to the then-king of Britain, King James III. "So if it belongs to anyone, it belongs to Buckingham Palace. "She won't have an army, a navy or an airforce so she can't do a blind thing about it even if politically, morally, or intellectually there was any case for doing so." JUST IN: SNP humiliated: UK minister corrects 'arrogant' nationalist
Sturgeon is in crisis-mode after suffering a double-blow in recent days over her plans
Galloway went on to discus the turning tide against independence in Scotland
The RT host pointed out: "It would be strange to refuse the demand for self-determination when it is everything her political party is about". Mr Galloway agreed, adding: "Actually one of the SNP MPs Angus McNeil has already stated that if the Sheltanders want to leave, they can go. "It was 18 votes to two in the council. Orkney quickly followed suit. I think it's a very real thing." He went on to discus the turning tide against independence in Scotland, pointing to recent devastating poll numbers for the SNP.
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SNP's Pete Wishart clashes with Alister Jack on election
The Scottish First Minister faced a devastating setback after new polling suggested that support for Scottish independence has plummeted
George Galloway told RT that Shetland's chances of breaking away from Scotland were a "very real thing"


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Jersey fishing fury: Chief HITS BACK after critical Brexit 'misunderstanding'

In a stark warning to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the EU , Deputy Ian Gorst said that Jersey was in control of its own fishing territory .
Reports this week quoted EU sources who urged Britain to cede control of fishing waters to the EU in a desperate hope of securing a deal .
It was suggested this could be achieved through Channel Islands fisheries being managed through a different set of rules to the UK .
But Downing Street denied this position .
The British Crown Dependency ’ s External Relations Minister stressed there had been a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process worked with Jersey .
Gorst said : “ ‘ If we start with the basics , the UK is not in a position to offer rights to Jersey territorial waters .
“ Jersey will decide whether it is a party to any deal that the UK might negotiate with the EU , either on their own behalf or on our behalf .
“ If you think about it logically , it ’ s not possible for the UK to offer up our waters to the EU , but of course the [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are fairly central to the negotiations for the UK , to us and the other Crown Dependencies .
“ The process is that we discuss with the UK what we would like , we agree with texts that they then submit to the EU and then they have conversations about that text and revert to us.
” The post-Brexit transition period , during which relations between the European Union and the UK have remained static , is due to end after December 31st .
Leaders on both sides of the Channel have warned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if a deal is to be ratified in time for the start of 2021 but issues remain over state aid and fisheries .
READ MORE : Brexit talks BREAKDOWN as hauliers rage at Michael Gove over 'washout' With the cliff edge only a month away , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism domestically and on the world stage for pursuing legislation that would defy the Withdrawal Agreement brokered with the EU last year , breaking international law in the process .
Mr Johnson was forced on Wednesday to agree to table an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving MPs a vote before the Government can use the powers related to Northern Ireland which would breach the treaty .
But the compromise has not seen Brussels back down , with Eric Mamer , chief spokesman for the European Commission , telling a press briefing that its position had not changed and it still wanted the offending clauses to be withdrawn from the legislation .
Despite the wrangle over the Bill - which has been derided by every living former prime minister , scores of senior Tory backbenchers , US Democratic presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president Ms von der Leyen said she remained sure that consensus on a future partnership with the UK could be reached .
DO N'T MISS : Britain ’ s car industry will BEAT Germany ’ s in a WTO drag-race [ REVEAL ] Boris LOST control and given power to the EU , say HABIB and SAXTY [ INSIGHT ] Labour blow : Sir Keir Starmer NOT TRUSTED on Brexit or economy in poll [ LATEST ] Deputy Gorst made clear that it had a treaty in place with France known as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as a future basis for an EU relationship .
A revised deal under this treaty could see Jersey 's vessels have continued access to French ports for Jersey fishermen to land catches .
But in exchange for this , French ships will have access to the Island ’ s waters .
He added to the Jersey Evening Post : “ We ’ ve said publicly before that we ’ d like to use that agreement as a future basis for a relationship with Europe and that is a different position from the @ @

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In a stark warning to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the EU, Deputy Ian Gorst said that Jersey was in control of its own fishing territory. Reports this week quoted EU sources who urged Britain to cede control of fishing waters to the EU in a desperate hope of securing a deal.
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It was suggested this could be achieved through Channel Islands fisheries being managed through a different set of rules to the UK. But Downing Street denied this position. The British Crown Dependency’s External Relations Minister stressed there had been a “misunderstanding” about how the Brexit negotiation process worked with Jersey. Gorst said: “‘If we start with the basics, the UK is not in a position to offer rights to Jersey territorial waters. “Jersey will decide whether it is a party to any deal that the UK might negotiate with the EU, either on their own behalf or on our behalf.
Jersey has hit out over a Brexit deal
Downing Street denied EU suggestions that fishing waters would be up for grabs
“If you think about it logically, it’s not possible for the UK to offer up our waters to the EU, but of course the [trade in] goods and fishing issues are fairly central to the negotiations for the UK, to us and the other Crown Dependencies. “The process is that we discuss with the UK what we would like, we agree with texts that they then submit to the EU and then they have conversations about that text and revert to us.” The post-Brexit transition period, during which relations between the European Union and the UK have remained static, is due to end after December 31st. Leaders on both sides of the Channel have warned that an agreement is needed by October if a deal is to be ratified in time for the start of 2021 but issues remain over state aid and fisheries. READ MORE: Brexit talks BREAKDOWN as hauliers rage at Michael Gove over 'washout'
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Ian Gorst with Nicola Sturgeon
With the cliff edge only a month away, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced criticism domestically and on the world stage for pursuing legislation that would defy the Withdrawal Agreement brokered with the EU last year, breaking international law in the process. Mr Johnson was forced on Wednesday to agree to table an amendment to the Internal Market Bill, giving MPs a vote before the Government can use the powers related to Northern Ireland which would breach the treaty. But the compromise has not seen Brussels back down, with Eric Mamer, chief spokesman for the European Commission, telling a press briefing that its position had not changed and it still wanted the offending clauses to be withdrawn from the legislation. Despite the wrangle over the Bill - which has been derided by every living former prime minister, scores of senior Tory backbenchers, US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Brussels - commission president Ms von der Leyen said she remained sure that consensus on a future partnership with the UK could be reached. DON'T MISS:
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EU officials suggested the Channel Islands could follow a different set of rules
Deputy Gorst made clear that it had a treaty in place with France known as the Bay of Granville Treaty which could be seen as a future basis for an EU relationship. A revised deal under this treaty could see Jersey's vessels have continued access to French ports for Jersey fishermen to land catches. But in exchange for this, French ships will have access to the Island’s waters. He added to the Jersey Evening Post: “We’ve said publicly before that we’d like to use that agreement as a future basis for a relationship with Europe and that is a different position from the UK.
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Labour blow: Sir Keir Starmer NOT TRUSTED on Brexit or economy in shattering poll

A YouGov poll found nearly half ( 45 percent ) of voters do not “ trust ” Sir Keir to handle Britain ’ s exit from the EU compared to 29 percent who said they do .
The poll , for the Times , also found that just 34 percent of people trusted the Labour leader to grapple with the UK economy , which has been crippled by the coronavirus .
This was compared to 43 percent who would not trust the Labour leader with the economy .
But Sir Keir was delivered a boost when results found his party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the opinion polls - both on 40 percent .
Quizzed over who would make the best Prime Minister 34 percent got behind Sir Keir in comparison to 30 percent who backed the current leader Boris Johnson .
While 38 percent of respondents said the Labour leader looks like a prime minister in waiting compared to just 31 percent who did not give their backing .
It comes after another poll found Sir Keir was still trailing Mr Johnson despite the Tories facing widespread criticism over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polling site Number Cruncher Politics put the Labour Party four points behind the Tories .
READ MORE : 'What side is Keir on ? '
Labour leader blasted for siding with EU Keir tarmer , a former director of public prosecutions who is well known for opposing the country ’ s exit from the EU , won with 56 percent of the vote A humiliated Mr Corbyn stepped down as Labour leader , and was replaced by former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir on April 4 following a lengthy party election contest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ public prosecutions who is well known for opposing the country ’ s exit from the EU , won with 56 percent of the vote .

Keir Starmer slams idea of SNP's 'divisive' Scottish referendum
A YouGov poll found nearly half (45 percent) of voters do not “trust” Sir Keir to handle Britain’s exit from the EU compared to 29 percent who said they do. The poll, for the Times, also found that just 34 percent of people trusted the Labour leader to grapple with the UK economy, which has been crippled by the coronavirus.
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This was compared to 43 percent who would not trust the Labour leader with the economy. But Sir Keir was delivered a boost when results found his party was now level pegging with the Tories in the opinion polls - both on 40 percent. Quizzed over who would make the best Prime Minister 34 percent got behind Sir Keir in comparison to 30 percent who backed the current leader Boris Johnson.
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer has been delivered a blow
A YouGov poll found nearly half (45 percent) of voters do not “trust” Sir Keir to handle Brexit
While 38 percent of respondents said the Labour leader looks like a prime minister in waiting compared to just 31 percent who did not give their backing. It comes after another poll found Sir Keir was still trailing Mr Johnson despite the Tories facing widespread criticism over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit. An opinion survey conducted by polling site Number Cruncher Politics put the Labour Party four points behind the Tories. READ MORE: 'What side is Keir on?' Labour leader blasted for siding with EU
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Keir tarmer, a former director of public prosecutions who is well known for opposing the country’s exit from the EU, won with 56 percent of the vote
The Labour Party is now level pegging with the Tories in the opinion polls
In April, Sir Keir officially replaced Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the Labour Party
A humiliated Mr Corbyn stepped down as Labour leader, and was replaced by former Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir on April 4 following a lengthy party election contest. Mr Starmer, a former director of public prosecutions who is well known for opposing the country’s exit from the EU, won with 56 percent of the vote.
Main reason for not sticking with Labour
Many centrist Labour politicians celebrated the result as a sign that the current Tory government would finally face proper scrutiny. Mr Corbyn's ally Rebecca Long-Bailey came second in the party’s vote with 28 percent and Lisa Nandy was third with 16 percent.


thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Brexiteer details why Boris Johnson needs to tear up '**** Withdrawal Agreement'

Speaking on the Brexit Unlocked podcast , hosts and former Brexit Party MEPs Martin Daubney and Belinda DeLucy discussed Boris Johnson 's plans which risk overriding elements within the withdrawal agreement with ex-MEP Ben Habib .
Mr Habib explained the agreement was not consistent with the Prime Minister 's Brexit `` promises '' .
Mr Johnson has since drawn up legislation which will allow ministers to override some parts of the bill involving Northern Ireland .
Mr Habib said : `` Anyone who spent five minutes reading that agreement back in October 2019 would have determined almost instantly that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It left the Northern Irish people under the hegemony of the European Court of Justice .
`` It was not consistent with the promises made by the prime minister which were to take back control of our laws , our border and our cash .
`` It 's a great shame that here we are having got a Conservative majority on the basis of getting Brexit done and we 're now having to fight a rear-guard action to extricate ourselves from a c**p agreement . ''
READ MORE : Sturgeon scolded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in trade talks It comes as the European Commission chief has said she is `` convinced '' a trade deal remains possible with the UK but called Mr Johnson 's plans which risk overriding the Brexit treaty an `` unpleasant surprise '' .
Ursula von der Leyen , in comments made to reporters on Thursday , said Downing Street 's controversial UK Internal Market Bill had `` distracted very strongly '' from the two sides being able to secure fresh trade terms before the looming deadline .
The post-Brexit transition period , during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK have remained static , is due to end after December 31 and leaders on both sides of the Channel have warned that an agreement is needed by October if a deal is to be ratified in time for the start of 2021 .
With the cliff edge only a month away , the Prime Minister has faced criticism domestically and on the world stage for pursuing legislation that would defy the Withdrawal Agreement brokered with the EU last year , breaking international law in the process .
Mr Johnson was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amendment to the Internal Market Bill , giving MPs a vote before the Government can use the powers related to Northern Ireland which would breach the treaty .
But the compromise has not seen Brussels back down , with Eric Mamer , chief spokesman for the European Commission , telling a press briefing that its position had not changed and it still wanted the offending clauses to be withdrawn from the legislation .
Despite the wrangle over the Bill - which has been derided by every living former prime minister , scores of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate Joe Biden and Brussels - commission president Ms von der Leyen said she remained sure that consensus on a future partnership with the UK could be reached .
It comes after the former London School of Economics student used her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament on Wednesday to warn Mr Johnson the UK could not unilaterally set aside the Withdrawal Agreement .
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Brexit: Ben Habib slams 'inconsistent' withdrawal agreement
Speaking on the Brexit Unlocked podcast, hosts and former Brexit Party MEPs Martin Daubney and Belinda DeLucy discussed Boris Johnson's plans which risk overriding elements within the withdrawal agreement with ex-MEP Ben Habib. Mr Habib explained the agreement was not consistent with the Prime Minister's Brexit "promises". Mr Johnson has since drawn up legislation which will allow ministers to override some parts of the bill involving Northern Ireland.
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Mr Habib said: "Anyone who spent five minutes reading that agreement back in October 2019 would have determined almost instantly that it put a border down the Irish Sea. "It left the Northern Irish people under the hegemony of the European Court of Justice. "It was not consistent with the promises made by the prime minister which were to take back control of our laws, our border and our cash. "It's a great shame that here we are having got a Conservative majority on the basis of getting Brexit done and we're now having to fight a rear-guard action to extricate ourselves from a c**p agreement." READ MORE: Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining' UK in trade talks
Brexiteer Ben Habib has explained why Boris Johnson needs to tear up the withdrawal agreement
Mr Habib labelled the withdrawal agreement '****'
It comes as the European Commission chief has said she is "convinced" a trade deal remains possible with the UK but called Mr Johnson's plans which risk overriding the Brexit treaty an "unpleasant surprise". Ursula von der Leyen, in comments made to reporters on Thursday, said Downing Street's controversial UK Internal Market Bill had "distracted very strongly" from the two sides being able to secure fresh trade terms before the looming deadline. The post-Brexit transition period, during which relations between the European Union and the UK have remained static, is due to end after December 31 and leaders on both sides of the Channel have warned that an agreement is needed by October if a deal is to be ratified in time for the start of 2021. With the cliff edge only a month away, the Prime Minister has faced criticism domestically and on the world stage for pursuing legislation that would defy the Withdrawal Agreement brokered with the EU last year, breaking international law in the process.
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Mr Johnson has since drawn up legislation to override parts of the bill
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Mr Johnson was forced on Wednesday to agree to table an amendment to the Internal Market Bill, giving MPs a vote before the Government can use the powers related to Northern Ireland which would breach the treaty. But the compromise has not seen Brussels back down, with Eric Mamer, chief spokesman for the European Commission, telling a press briefing that its position had not changed and it still wanted the offending clauses to be withdrawn from the legislation. Despite the wrangle over the Bill - which has been derided by every living former prime minister, scores of senior Tory backbenchers, US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Brussels - commission president Ms von der Leyen said she remained sure that consensus on a future partnership with the UK could be reached. It comes after the former London School of Economics student used her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament on Wednesday to warn Mr Johnson the UK could not unilaterally set aside the Withdrawal Agreement. DON'T MISS End of UK: Northern Ireland protocol may DESTROY union fears Brexiteer [ANALYSIS]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--Nicola Sturgeon loses Keir Starmer's support for independence vote in brutal showdown

Nicola Sturgeon has had her Scottish independence plans destroyed by Sir Keir Starmer who insisted she should be focusing on the coronavirus pandemic .
The Labour leader had previously told reporters in January the SNP will have a mandate to hold a second vote if they win the 2021 Holyrood election .
But he has since lashed out at the First Minister for her divisive plans .
Speaking to ITV 's Representing Border , Sir Keir said : `` I do n't think with a pandemic like this another divisive referendum is what anybody wants .
`` That 's why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that really matter going into the next election which is what we 're doing to defeat the virus .
`` But also the economic fallout , rebuild the economy and rebuild public services .
`` This is about focusing on what really matters in the here and now . ''
READ MORE : Nicola Sturgeon could be silenced FOREVER It comes as fewer than a third of Scots believe an independence referendum should be a priority for the Scottish Government , according to a new poll .
Ms Sturgeon announced earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed terms , timing and question for another independence vote would be introduced before May 's Holyrood election .
That followed a series of polls suggesting a majority of Scots are now in favour of breaking with the Union .
But a new survey commissioned by the pro-UK campaign group Scotland in Union found 63 percent do not think an independence referendum should be a priority for the Government .
Of the 1,008 Scots questioned by Survation , 28 percent said another independence vote should be a priority .
Asked to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently facing Scotland , 58 percent said the COVID-19 response and public health , followed by 50 percent who chose the NHS and 41 percent who said social care , economy and jobs .
Constitutional affairs and independence was prioritised by 11 percent of people , ranking it 10th out of the 16 options , behind other issues such as housing , immigration , education and the environment - but ahead of crime and policing , family life and childcare , and transport .
Among SNP voters in the 2019 general election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not a priority , while 18 percent ranked constitutional affairs and independence as a top priority for Scotland .
Time is running out Nicola !
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Keir Starmer slams idea of SNP's 'divisive' Scottish referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has had her Scottish independence plans destroyed by Sir Keir Starmer who insisted she should be focusing on the coronavirus pandemic. The Labour leader had previously told reporters in January the SNP will have a mandate to hold a second vote if they win the 2021 Holyrood election. But he has since lashed out at the First Minister for her divisive plans.
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Speaking to ITV's Representing Border, Sir Keir said: "I don't think with a pandemic like this another divisive referendum is what anybody wants. "That's why we will be focusing on the issues that really matter going into the next election which is what we're doing to defeat the virus. "But also the economic fallout, rebuild the economy and rebuild public services. "This is about focusing on what really matters in the here and now." READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon could be silenced FOREVER
Nicola Sturgeon was torn apart by Keir Starmer who dismissed her Scottish independence dreams
Keir Starmer insisted Ms Sturgeon's focus should be on the coronavirus pandemic
It comes as fewer than a third of Scots believe an independence referendum should be a priority for the Scottish Government, according to a new poll. Ms Sturgeon announced earlier this month that a draft Bill setting out the proposed terms, timing and question for another independence vote would be introduced before May's Holyrood election. That followed a series of polls suggesting a majority of Scots are now in favour of breaking with the Union. But a new survey commissioned by the pro-UK campaign group Scotland in Union found 63 percent do not think an independence referendum should be a priority for the Government.
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The First Minister announced a draft bill for her plans would be introduced before the election
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Of the 1,008 Scots questioned by Survation, 28 percent said another independence vote should be a priority. Asked to pick up to three of the most important issues currently facing Scotland, 58 percent said the COVID-19 response and public health, followed by 50 percent who chose the NHS and 41 percent who said social care, economy and jobs. Constitutional affairs and independence was prioritised by 11 percent of people, ranking it 10th out of the 16 options, behind other issues such as housing, immigration, education and the environment - but ahead of crime and policing, family life and childcare, and transport. Among SNP voters in the 2019 general election, 35 percent said a second independence referendum is not a priority, while 18 percent ranked constitutional affairs and independence as a top priority for Scotland. DON'T MISS Time is running out Nicola! SNP urged to make changes to hate bill [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-09-19--PM should scorn all appeals for second national lockdown, says PATRICK O'FLYNN

The Falkland Islands would not have been regained in a half-hearted war , and we saw what happened when Theresa May tried to create a compromise approach to Brexit .
No wonder Margaret Thatcher used to joke that people in the middle of the road get run over .
However , when you think of it , that ’ s rather illogical – people wandering directly into one or other carriageway are even more likely to be hit .
Some problems can not be defined or addressed by absolutes .
Where the Falklands were either sovereign British territory or not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit of Brexit than a woman can be a little bit pregnant , the same binary approach does not work when facing an issue like coronavirus .
Every action in fighting this disease has multiple consequences , some unintended .
A 10pm curfew , as has been mooted , might lead more people to go out drinking earlier or encourage them to drink faster , leading to more drunken breaches of distancing rules .
Aproposed two-week lockdown to “ short-circuit ” the current rise in infections may just delay a second wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be less able to cope .
It ’ s complicated .
So ministers like Health Secretary Matt Hancock , who seems keen on the latter idea , should ignore siren voices at either extreme of the Covid debate and search out some sensible centre ground .
They – and we – should not be swayed by those who argue that Covid is over .
Some commentators have scoffed at the idea of a second wave , arguing there has been no rise in deaths or hospitalisations .
On fatalities they are mercifully correct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicator ” – the last stage of a chain reaction that starts with more infections .
So we would not expect to have seen an upsurge yet .
On the latter point they are wrong .
Hospitalisations are increasing , though as yet are way off the 20,000 a week they hit at the height of the epidemic .
Official figures for England show that on September 5 there were 452 people in hospital with Covid but by September 17 that number had risen to 953 .
Such a level is manageable for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a doubling every fortnight or so continues , then two months down the line we will be back at peak Covid , with hospitals bursting at the seams .
Equally , those arguing for a second national lockdown now and aiming for “ zero Covid ” before life can return remotely to normal should also be ignored .
The Government has spent in the region of an extra £300billion supporting people ’ s incomes during lockdown and social distancing .
Yet the economy is likely to end the year having shrunk by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a devastating financial blow that can only be sustained for a relatively short time .
No wonder Chancellor Rishi Sunak has declared that the furlough scheme under which the Treasury has been paying the wages of millions of workers , can not run beyond the autumn .
In Britain we are fortunate that a first national lockdown was within the state ’ s borrowing capacity to fund .
But a second would necessitate horrible decisions , including public spending cuts of an order that would trash any prospects for Boris Johnson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances in which it should even be contemplated would be in the grim situation of test and tracing having been permanently overwhelmed , local lockdowns having proven ineffective and deaths getting right back to the awful levels of April .

Matt Hancock issues warning about national lockdown
The Falkland Islands would not have been regained in a half-hearted war, and we saw what happened when Theresa May tried to create a compromise approach to Brexit. No wonder Margaret Thatcher used to joke that people in the middle of the road get run over. However, when you think of it, that’s rather illogical – people wandering directly into one or other carriageway are even more likely to be hit. Some problems cannot be defined or addressed by absolutes. Where the Falklands were either sovereign British territory or not and Britain can no more have a little bit of Brexit than a woman can be a little bit pregnant, the same binary approach does not work when facing an issue like coronavirus.
Every action in fighting this disease has multiple consequences, some unintended. A 10pm curfew, as has been mooted, might lead more people to go out drinking earlier or encourage them to drink faster, leading to more drunken breaches of distancing rules. Aproposed two-week lockdown to “short-circuit” the current rise in infections may just delay a second wave until winter, when the NHS will be less able to cope. It’s complicated. So ministers like Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who seems keen on the latter idea, should ignore siren voices at either extreme of the Covid debate and search out some sensible centre ground. They – and we – should not be swayed by those who argue that Covid is over. Some commentators have scoffed at the idea of a second wave, arguing there has been no rise in deaths or hospitalisations. On fatalities they are mercifully correct, but deaths are a “lagging indicator” – the last stage of a chain reaction that starts with more infections. So we would not expect to have seen an upsurge yet.
Matt Hancock seems keen to introduce a second national lockdown
On the latter point they are wrong. Hospitalisations are increasing, though as yet are way off the 20,000 a week they hit at the height of the epidemic. Official figures for England show that on September 5 there were 452 people in hospital with Covid but by September 17 that number had risen to 953. Such a level is manageable for the NHS. But if that trend of a doubling every fortnight or so continues, then two months down the line we will be back at peak Covid, with hospitals bursting at the seams. Equally, those arguing for a second national lockdown now and aiming for “zero Covid” before life can return remotely to normal should also be ignored. The Government has spent in the region of an extra £300billion supporting people’s incomes during lockdown and social distancing. Yet the economy is likely to end the year having shrunk by £200billion. Those figures add up to a devastating financial blow that can only be sustained for a relatively short time. No wonder Chancellor Rishi Sunak has declared that the furlough scheme under which the Treasury has been paying the wages of millions of workers, cannot run beyond the autumn.
A second national lockdown could see significant public spending cuts
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In Britain we are fortunate that a first national lockdown was within the state’s borrowing capacity to fund. But a second would necessitate horrible decisions, including public spending cuts of an order that would trash any prospects for Boris Johnson’s “levelling-up” agenda. The only circumstances in which it should even be contemplated would be in the grim situation of test and tracing having been permanently overwhelmed, local lockdowns having proven ineffective and deaths getting right back to the awful levels of April.
A second lockdown could jeopardise the Prime Minister's 'levelling-up' agenda


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Leaver James Dyson makes Brexit intervention - ‘I’ve NO REGRETS’

The vacuum cleaner tycoon is best known for being the UK ’ s richest man with an estimated fortune of £16.2 billion .
But he is also one of the UK ’ s most successful farmers and has acquired 35,000 acres of land since he bought his first farm less than 20 years ago .
With just months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period , and with less than a month to go until the Prime Minister ’ mid-October deadline for a trade deal , the 73-year-old is speaking out .
While he stands by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referendum , Mr Dyson said he does not trust the Government to match EU farming subsidies for long .
But he said the challenges which lie ahead may be a unique opportunity for Britain ’ s farming industry to up its game .
He told The Times : “ British farmers will have to be a lot more efficient to survive .
“ But maybe this is an opportunity to get more effective and become the best farmers in Europe .
“ If we can produce excellent food to a high standard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out of their way and buy it .
“ But we need to convince them to start buying in a different way – from markets , food boxes and direct from British farmers.
” Touching on a post-Brexit trade deal between London and Washington , he said the Government must be careful to protect the UK ’ s high food standards .
READ MORE : Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining ' UK in trade talks He added : “ I ’ m not against chlorinated chicken from America – we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British farmers can offer a better product.
” The entrepreneur and founder of the eponymous Dyson group is the latest person to voice concerns over the possibility of chlorine-washed chicken flooding the UK market under a trade deal with the Americans .
Critics have also warned hormone-injected beef , GM foods and potentially unsafe baby food could be imported from the States .
DO N'T MISS Tory MP turns tables on SNP over food standards claim in Commons clash [ INSIGHT ] Germany threatens to plunge EU into crisis by rejecting Mercosur pact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 'sending money to the rich , not the poor ' [ REVEALED ] A series of leading British supermarkets have weighed into the debate by saying they will not sell chlorinate chicken or beef products from animals treated with hormones .
Mr Dyson ’ s concerns for the farming industry come after Scotland announced plans to continue an EU scheme after December 31 .
The SNP led Scottish administration said the bloc ’ s Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP ) will be carried over .
Holyrood has said farmers would continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future .
Rural communities are boosted by extra payments given to farmers for complying with certain regulations .
But farmers across England are braced for a gap in subsidies .

Brexit: UK farming can see boost from right policies says expert
The vacuum cleaner tycoon is best known for being the UK’s richest man with an estimated fortune of £16.2 billion. But he is also one of the UK’s most successful farmers and has acquired 35,000 acres of land since he bought his first farm less than 20 years ago.
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With just months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, and with less than a month to go until the Prime Minister’ mid-October deadline for a trade deal, the 73-year-old is speaking out. While he stands by his decision to vote Leave in the 2016 referendum, Mr Dyson said he does not trust the Government to match EU farming subsidies for long. But he said the challenges which lie ahead may be a unique opportunity for Britain’s farming industry to up its game. He told The Times: “British farmers will have to be a lot more efficient to survive.
Vacuum cleaner tycoon James Dyson said he has 'no regrets' about voting for Brexit
James Dyson said farmer must be helped to stay afloat after the Brexit transition period
“But maybe this is an opportunity to get more effective and become the best farmers in Europe. “If we can produce excellent food to a high standard, I think people will increasingly want to go out of their way and buy it. “But we need to convince them to start buying in a different way – from markets, food boxes and direct from British farmers.” Touching on a post-Brexit trade deal between London and Washington, he said the Government must be careful to protect the UK’s high food standards. READ MORE: Sturgeon scolded by fishing chief for 'undermining' UK in trade talks
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Farmers in Scotland will continue to benefit from the CAP after December 31
James Dyson is worth more than £16billion
A series of leading British supermarkets have weighed into the debate by saying they will not sell chlorinate chicken or beef products from animals treated with hormones. Mr Dyson’s concerns for the farming industry come after Scotland announced plans to continue an EU scheme after December 31. The SNP led Scottish administration said the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be carried over.
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Holyrood has said farmers would continue to benefit from the £130 million Greening scheme in the future. Rural communities are boosted by extra payments given to farmers for complying with certain regulations. But farmers across England are braced for a gap in subsidies.
Campaigners fear the UK's food standards could be undermined in a UK-US trade deal


thedailyexpress--2020-09-20--Brexit war erupts as Frost tells Barnier HANDS OFF Channel Tunnel - 'Blatant power grab'

The late move by Michel Barnier ’ s negotiating team has been seen as “ a trojan horse ” to impose EU jurisdiction over British territory which could also be used to block trade deals with other countries .
It comes as Lord Frost ’ s negotiating team have accused the EU of “ politicising ” the negotiations and “ overreaching ” with their threats to ban UK food exports to Europe .
There have also been allegations that the EU is trying to stop former international trade secretary Liam Fox from becoming the new director of the World Trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has governance over the Channel Tunnel was added to the process in August late in the negotiations and would have given Brussels and the European Court of Justice control of the line through Kent to St Pancras station in London .
The Channel has for decades been governed via a bilateral agreement between Britain and France in the Treaty of Canterbury .
But in a hands off response from the UK government a spokeswoman told the Sunday Express : “ We have put in place a number of robust measures to ensure critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the transition period , and are now in discussions with France to agree long-term arrangements that will give operators long-term certainty .
“ Any bilateral agreement must fully respect the UK ’ s status as an independent sovereign nation – we will never sign up to demands to align with EU laws or be subject to the EU having a say.
” The EU move came in the middle of the row over Boris Johnson ’ s Internal Market Bill to stop the EU cutting off food supplies to Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters claim breached international law because of the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement .
In a piece for Briefings for Brexit , civil servant Caroline Bell wrote : “ This is nothing less than a blatant power grab by the EU , which seeks to usurp a bilateral arrangement that is sound in international law in order to be able to impose EU regulation and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK.
” The Sunday Express has learnt that issue had also become a major concern for members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by prominent Brexiteer Sir Bill Cash .
Sir Bill had raised it privately as a matter of urgency with Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg last week .
The move had caused outrage among Tory MPs .
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke said : “ Time and again we have seen the French use the Channel Tunnel route to extend French interests and gain commercial advantage .
“ This is another blatant French inspired EU power grab to further French and not British trade interests .
We should be resolute in making sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Former Brexit minister David Jones said : “ This is yet another example of where the EU needs to learn to be flexible.
” Meanwhile , EU trade talks are set to continue this week in London with time running out for a deal .
Sources close to Lord Frost described last week ’ s discussions as “ a useful week ” but warned that “ a wide gap still exists on the difficult areas such as fish and state aid.
” The source added : “ We are still not seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their asks are at odds with the fact that on January 1 next year we will be an independent nation.
” However , the EU backed off on threats to block food exports from the UK .
The source said : “ Previously , the EU had threatened that they might not list the UK as a ‘ third country ’ , despite knowing perfectly well what our food standards rules currently are – because they are the same as the EU ’ s .
“ This would have prevented the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU , but also from exporting from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
” But Michel Barnier informed the British team this week that there would be no obstacle to listing the UK and that the normal process would be followed .

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The late move by Michel Barnier’s negotiating team has been seen as “a trojan horse” to impose EU jurisdiction over British territory which could also be used to block trade deals with other countries. It comes as Lord Frost’s negotiating team have accused the EU of “politicising” the negotiations and “overreaching” with their threats to ban UK food exports to Europe.
There have also been allegations that the EU is trying to stop former international trade secretary Liam Fox from becoming the new director of the World Trade Organisation. The demand that the EU has governance over the Channel Tunnel was added to the process in August late in the negotiations and would have given Brussels and the European Court of Justice control of the line through Kent to St Pancras station in London. The Channel has for decades been governed via a bilateral agreement between Britain and France in the Treaty of Canterbury. But in a hands off response from the UK government a spokeswoman told the Sunday Express: “We have put in place a number of robust measures to ensure critical services continue through the Channel Tunnel at the end of the transition period, and are now in discussions with France to agree long-term arrangements that will give operators long-term certainty. “Any bilateral agreement must fully respect the UK’s status as an independent sovereign nation – we will never sign up to demands to align with EU laws or be subject to the EU having a say.”
Britain's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost
The EU move came in the middle of the row over Boris Johnson’s Internal Market Bill to stop the EU cutting off food supplies to Northern Ireland which the EU and its Remainer supporters claim breached international law because of the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. In a piece for Briefings for Brexit, civil servant Caroline Bell wrote: “This is nothing less than a blatant power grab by the EU, which seeks to usurp a bilateral arrangement that is sound in international law in order to be able to impose EU regulation and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK.” The Sunday Express has learnt that issue had also become a major concern for members of Parliament’s European Scrutiny Committee chaired by prominent Brexiteer Sir Bill Cash. Sir Bill had raised it privately as a matter of urgency with Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg last week. The move had caused outrage among Tory MPs.
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Dover MP Natalie Elphicke
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke said: “Time and again we have seen the French use the Channel Tunnel route to extend French interests and gain commercial advantage. “This is another blatant French inspired EU power grab to further French and not British trade interests. We should be resolute in making sure that arrangements on British soil work for us.” Former Brexit minister David Jones said: “This is yet another example of where the EU needs to learn to be flexible.” Meanwhile, EU trade talks are set to continue this week in London with time running out for a deal. Sources close to Lord Frost described last week’s discussions as “a useful week” but warned that “a wide gap still exists on the difficult areas such as fish and state aid.”
EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
The source added: “We are still not seeing enough realism from the Commission. Some of their asks are at odds with the fact that on January 1 next year we will be an independent nation.” However, the EU backed off on threats to block food exports from the UK. The source said: “Previously, the EU had threatened that they might not list the UK as a ‘third country’, despite knowing perfectly well what our food standards rules currently are – because they are the same as the EU’s. “This would have prevented the UK not only from exporting certain foods to the EU, but also from exporting from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.” But Michel Barnier informed the British team this week that there would be no obstacle to listing the UK and that the normal process would be followed.