thedailyexpress--2020-03-14--Brexit warning: Boris reveals ‘deal breaker’ in EU trade talks – needs answer before June

The UK and Europea Union opened talks over their future relationship after Brexit - just weeks after Britain finally officially left the bloc on January 31 after several months of delays .
Boris Johnson wants an FTA agreed with the EU before the end of the transition period in December 2020 , which he is refusing to extend .
The Prime Minister is also threatening to walk away from the negotiating table in June if there is little chance of achieving the FTA the UK desires .
Leading EU figureheads , including chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier , European Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Emmanuel Macron , have reacted furiously to what they see as extremely hardline tactics from Mr Johnson and his negotiating team .
But political experts have warned one crucial aspect that has arguably created the most friction between the two sides the most could eventually be the “ deal breaker ” that seals the perfect agreement for both sides .
The issue of fishing access has already highlighted the deep cracks and divides in negotiations between London and Brussels .
Mr Johnson has vowed to “ take back control of our waters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do everything possible to protect UK fishermen in trade talks .
But this has infuriated the EU who are demanding fishermen from the bloc are allowed to continue to fish in lucrative British waters after Brexit .
Wyn Grant , politics professor at Warwick University , warned the Prime Minister his Conservative Party could lose several coastal constituencies if the UK doesn ’ t secure a favourable trade deal for the country ’ s fishermen .
He believes fishing rights are a “ key issue and could be a deal breaker ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his hardline stance on the issue .
Mr Grant told Express.co.uk : “ Fisheries are a very emotive issue , although the contribution to GDP is small .
“ A number of Conservative MPs , including some in marginal constituencies , have significant numbers of voters from the fishing community .
“ This extends beyond the fishermen themselves and includes the auctioneers , those who maintain the boats and the processing sector .
Communities like Newlyn in Cornwall are highly reliant on fishing which is seen as a way of life .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ catch is landed in the EU , so if tariffs were applied , the industry could be hard hit .
Any delays in Channel crossings would be problematic .
“ This is a key issue for France , Spain and the Netherlands who current use what would become British waters .
Any prolonged disruption or raised tariffs would lead to financial damage and job losses.
” He added : “ I think fishing rights are a key issue and could be a deal breaker .
It will be difficult for Boris Johnson to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Conservative voters , even to agreeing a compromise .
“ It should also be noted that a considerable proportion of the industry is in Scotland , so it has the potential to further inflame Anglo-Scottish relations.
” Mr Macron has been left furious by the UK ’ s stubborn position over fishing , and had vowed to “ fight ” for his country ’ s fishermen in trade negotiations .
French fisherman could also reportedly use huge trawlers to block high-cross-Channel ports if their demand for fishing access to British waters is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Navy gunboats will be deployed to stop EU fishing boats from entering UK waters .
Environment Secretary George Eustice warned the Royal Navy now has three additional vessels and the Home Office will provide a further four , while the Government can also call in help from the private sector .
He insisted the UK is taking “ sufficient ” measures to protect British waters , telling House of Lords committee an additional 50 fishery protection officers have been recruited and there will be “ aerial surveillance ” .
Earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will turn on him if he sacrifices UK fishing for a favourable post-Brexit trade deal with the EU .

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The UK and Europea Union opened talks over their future relationship after Brexit - just weeks after Britain finally officially left the bloc on January 31 after several months of delays. Boris Johnson wants an FTA agreed with the EU before the end of the transition period in December 2020, which he is refusing to extend. The Prime Minister is also threatening to walk away from the negotiating table in June if there is little chance of achieving the FTA the UK desires.
Leading EU figureheads, including chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron, have reacted furiously to what they see as extremely hardline tactics from Mr Johnson and his negotiating team. But political experts have warned one crucial aspect that has arguably created the most friction between the two sides the most could eventually be the “deal breaker” that seals the perfect agreement for both sides. The issue of fishing access has already highlighted the deep cracks and divides in negotiations between London and Brussels. Mr Johnson has vowed to “take back control of our waters” from the EU, promising to do everything possible to protect UK fishermen in trade talks.
Brexit news: The Prime Minister has taken a hardline approach to fishing in trade talks
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has threatened to walk away from trade deal talks with the EU in June
But this has infuriated the EU who are demanding fishermen from the bloc are allowed to continue to fish in lucrative British waters after Brexit. Wyn Grant, politics professor at Warwick University, warned the Prime Minister his Conservative Party could lose several coastal constituencies if the UK doesn’t secure a favourable trade deal for the country’s fishermen. He believes fishing rights are a “key issue and could be a deal breaker”, backing Mr Johnson to not relent from his hardline stance on the issue. Mr Grant told Express.co.uk: “Fisheries are a very emotive issue, although the contribution to GDP is small.
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Brexit news: Boris Johnson has promised to protect UK fishermen in trade talks
“A number of Conservative MPs, including some in marginal constituencies, have significant numbers of voters from the fishing community. “This extends beyond the fishermen themselves and includes the auctioneers, those who maintain the boats and the processing sector. Communities like Newlyn in Cornwall are highly reliant on fishing which is seen as a way of life. “Around 70 per cent of the UK catch is landed in the EU, so if tariffs were applied, the industry could be hard hit. Any delays in Channel crossings would be problematic. “This is a key issue for France, Spain and the Netherlands who current use what would become British waters. Any prolonged disruption or raised tariffs would lead to financial damage and job losses.”
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Brexit news: UK fishermen fear their industry will be sacrificed in a trade deal with the EU
He added: “I think fishing rights are a key issue and could be a deal breaker. It will be difficult for Boris Johnson to back down because of the likely reaction from Conservative voters, even to agreeing a compromise. “It should also be noted that a considerable proportion of the industry is in Scotland, so it has the potential to further inflame Anglo-Scottish relations.” Mr Macron has been left furious by the UK’s stubborn position over fishing, and had vowed to “fight” for his country’s fishermen in trade negotiations. French fisherman could also reportedly use huge trawlers to block high-cross-Channel ports if their demand for fishing access to British waters is lost.
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But Britain warned France that Royal Navy gunboats will be deployed to stop EU fishing boats from entering UK waters. Environment Secretary George Eustice warned the Royal Navy now has three additional vessels and the Home Office will provide a further four, while the Government can also call in help from the private sector. He insisted the UK is taking “sufficient” measures to protect British waters, telling House of Lords committee an additional 50 fishery protection officers have been recruited and there will be “aerial surveillance”. Earlier this month, Mr Johnson was warned British voters will turn on him if he sacrifices UK fishing for a favourable post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-14--Brexit blow: UK travellers to get passports stamped in EU over lack of technology

Britain ’ s negotiating time had requested UK nationals be given the right to use EU citizens lane after the transition period ends on January 1 .
But they were told this would not be possible .
This is understood to be because of a lack of technology which means the electronic e-gates used in the Schengen zone does not have the facility to accommodate “ third country ” nationals .
A source told The Telegraph : `` The technology is being developed in the next couple of years and , when it is available , it should be possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but until then they will have to queue for a stamp in their passports.
” Non-EU nationals from pre-cleared countries including Australia , Japan , South Korea and the US can use e-gates at British airports but this is not possible in the Schengen zone .
The Schengen Zone refers to the area of Europe which does not have any border controls .
22 of the 27 EU member states are within the zone .
Of the remaining five , four - Bulgaria , Croatia , Cyprus and Romania are legally obliged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , The Republic Of Ireland retains an opt-out .
Four non EU states - Iceland , Liechtenstein , Norway and Switzerland have signed agreements to make them members .
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The UK was expected to be one of those countries with the plan rolled out by the end of 2021 with full implementation by the end of 2022 .
The UK Government have said visa-free travel to EU countries , Iceland , Liechtenstein , Norway and Switzerland for up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period will still be possible after January 1 .
Longer stays or business holidays may require visas , with the Government warning that travellers should check professional qualifications are recognised .

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Britain’s negotiating time had requested UK nationals be given the right to use EU citizens lane after the transition period ends on January 1. But they were told this would not be possible. This is understood to be because of a lack of technology which means the electronic e-gates used in the Schengen zone does not have the facility to accommodate “third country” nationals.
A source told The Telegraph: "The technology is being developed in the next couple of years and, when it is available, it should be possible for UK nationals to use it – but until then they will have to queue for a stamp in their passports.” This would involve a physical inspection. Non-EU nationals from pre-cleared countries including Australia, Japan, South Korea and the US can use e-gates at British airports but this is not possible in the Schengen zone. The Schengen Zone refers to the area of Europe which does not have any border controls.
UK citizens may have to get their passports stamped in the EU
Arrivals at Dusseldorf International Airport
22 of the 27 EU member states are within the zone. Of the remaining five, four - Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania are legally obliged to join in the future. The fifth, The Republic Of Ireland retains an opt-out. Four non EU states - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have signed agreements to make them members. READ MORE: Brexit POLL: Should trade talks be delayed amid coronavirus outbreak?
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The Baltic states joined the Schengen Area in 2007
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The UK was expected to be one of those countries with the plan rolled out by the end of 2021 with full implementation by the end of 2022. The UK Government have said visa-free travel to EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland for up to 90 days in an 180 day period will still be possible after January 1. Longer stays or business holidays may require visas, with the Government warning that travellers should check professional qualifications are recognised.
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Travellers may also have to show a “return or onward ticket” and prove they have enough money to stay. The guarantee of free mobile roaming charges is expected to end. Britain has until the end of the year to negotiate a free trade agreement and future relationship with Brussels. For an extension to happen, it must be agreed and ratified by both sides before July 1.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-14--Tory MP Andrew Bridgen wades into coronavirus spat between wife and Dorries

Ms Dorries became the first MP to be diagnosed with coronavirus and has also confirmed her 84-year-old mother has contracted the disease .
Mrs Bridgen claimed Ms Dorries did not mention her husband to Public Health England despite claims from Mr Bridgen the two sat next to one another in a tearoom .
Mr Bridgen explained to The Guardian : “ I can assure you that Nadine Dorries came and sat next to me at the end of my table .
“ I wonder why she would now deny this ?
“ My wife is an opera singer ; she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only acts like a prima donna.
” Mr Bridgen is understood to have a cold and a cough .
He said : “ I don ’ t feel right .
I am still waiting for a test .
My 76-year-old mother-in-law [ who lives with the family ] is feeling all right at the moment .
“ I am locking myself away at one end of the house , which is particularly upsetting when your 18-month-old son is crying for you .
He is toddling and knows how to open doors .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mrs Bridgen had written after Ms Dorries praised health officials : “ Why did you not tell them that you sat next to my husband Andrew Bridgen on Thursday in a tearoom and that he can ’ t get the test now !
“ I have the baby and a 75-year-old mother jeopardised .
“ You were treated but no one is coming to help us !
” DO N'T MISS : Hundreds of thousands could lose jobs ‘ within weeks ’ over Coronavirus Ms Dorries replied on Twitter : “ Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband .
He was in the tearoom when I walked in , on another table not close to me .
“ He texted me and told me he had sat next to me , I was too ill to discuss but not sick enough not to know , that wasn ’ t true .
I told him if he was worried to call 111.
” Mrs Bridgen replied saying : “ I ’ m sorry that you ’ re sick , I wish you to get well but let me tell you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband in the tearoom.
” Mrs Bridgen returned to the UK on Thursday after a performance in Belgrade had been cancelled due to coronavirus fears .
The Government advise for those with mild systems has changed .
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Mr Bridgen said after talking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he , his son and mother-in-law would be tested .
According to political blog Guido Fawkes , 15 MPs alongside Ms Dorries and Mr Bridgen are self isolating .
One of them , York Central MP Rachael Maskell tweeted : “ I have just received a message from Public Health England , “ We have now moved away from the delay phase of the Coronavirus response .
“ This means that unless you have symptoms , you no longer need to self-isolate .

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Ms Dorries became the first MP to be diagnosed with coronavirus and has also confirmed her 84-year-old mother has contracted the disease. Mrs Bridgen claimed Ms Dorries did not mention her husband to Public Health England despite claims from Mr Bridgen the two sat next to one another in a tearoom. Mr Bridgen explained to The Guardian: “I can assure you that Nadine Dorries came and sat next to me at the end of my table.
“I wonder why she would now deny this? “My wife is an opera singer; she really is a prima donna whereas Nadine only acts like a prima donna.” Mr Bridgen is understood to have a cold and a cough. He said: “I don’t feel right. I am still waiting for a test. My 76-year-old mother-in-law [who lives with the family] is feeling all right at the moment.
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“I am locking myself away at one end of the house, which is particularly upsetting when your 18-month-old son is crying for you. He is toddling and knows how to open doors. But I have to keep him locked out.” Mrs Bridgen had written after Ms Dorries praised health officials: “Why did you not tell them that you sat next to my husband Andrew Bridgen on Thursday in a tearoom and that he can’t get the test now! “I have the baby and a 75-year-old mother jeopardised. “You were treated but no one is coming to help us!” DON'T MISS: Hundreds of thousands could lose jobs ‘within weeks’ over Coronavirus
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Ms Dorries and her mother have tested positive for coronavirus
Ms Dorries replied on Twitter: “Because I did not sit next to your husband. He was in the tearoom when I walked in, on another table not close to me.
“He texted me and told me he had sat next to me, I was too ill to discuss but not sick enough not to know, that wasn’t true. I told him if he was worried to call 111.” Mrs Bridgen replied saying: “I’m sorry that you’re sick, I wish you to get well but let me tell you. You absolutely did sit next to my husband in the tearoom.” Mrs Bridgen returned to the UK on Thursday after a performance in Belgrade had been cancelled due to coronavirus fears. The Government advise for those with mild systems has changed. DON'T MISS Coronavirus latest: Newborn baby in London becomes youngest victim (LATEST)
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This means they will be no longer tested but must self-isolate. Mr Bridgen said after talking to 111 he was under the impression that he, his son and mother-in-law would be tested. According to political blog Guido Fawkes, 15 MPs alongside Ms Dorries and Mr Bridgen are self isolating.
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One of them, York Central MP Rachael Maskell tweeted: “I have just received a message from Public Health England, “We have now moved away from the delay phase of the Coronavirus response. “This means that unless you have symptoms, you no longer need to self-isolate.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-14--Nicola Sturgeon shamed: Legacy will be TARNISHED from independence demands – warning

Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is continuing her relentless push for Scottish independence , demanding the UK Government transfer the relevant powers to Holyrood to hold a second referendum in 2020 .
These calls have become louder following Brexit on January 31 , with the SNP leader claiming the UK ’ s departure from the European Union has happened against the will of the Scottish people .
Scotland voted by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent in 2014 to remain part of Britain , and a year later voted by a margin of 63 percent to 37 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brexit referendum .
Boris Johnson has continued to reject Ms Sturgeon ’ s calls for a second referendum on Scottish independence , and has vowed the result from five-and-a-half years ago must be democratically honoured .
But the SNP leader has come under huge pressure from rival politicians over her Government ’ s record in Scotland , particularly on education .
Last Summer showed that the higher exam pass rates had dropped for the fourth year in a row .
During a recent First Minister ’ s Questions , Scottish Tory leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 years of failure ” , telling Ms Sturgeon that her “ time was up ” .
David Duguid , the Scottish Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan , admitted Ms Sturgeon and her SNP colleagues “ have done some good ” .
But , he warned their constant demands for Scottish independence is impacting their ability to focus on their day job , adding the reputation of the SNP leader “ will not be what she wants it to be ” .
Mr Duguid told Express.co.uk : “ It would be wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whether that be Nicola Sturgeon or Alex Salmond , haven ’ t done some good .
The same goes for many of my SNP colleagues in Westminster .
“ Most of them do an good job for their constituents most of the time , but unfortunately they spend a chunk of their time banging on about independence .
“ It is a handicap for them to be going on about independence for a chunk of their time rather than just being the good MPs they can be 100 percent of the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivered some value as First Minister , but her legacy will not be what she wants it to be , which would have been to preside over the break up of the UK.
” During First Minister ’ s Questions at the end of last month , Ms Sturgeon came under attack from Scottish Conservative leader Mr Carlaw .
He raged : “ Pupils , parents and teachers are not patting the First Minister on the back for her performance .
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“ Not only did it contradict what he said , he then refused to publish it until finally it was brought out on a Thursday night when the Government knew they could not be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a further evidence of their failure in Government.
” Mr Carlaw continued : “ He obviously hoped no one would notice .
“ Then when he finally faced the music , he actually had the audacity to say with a straight face to the media ‘ it takes time to improve an education system ’ .

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is continuing her relentless push for Scottish independence, demanding the UK Government transfer the relevant powers to Holyrood to hold a second referendum in 2020. These calls have become louder following Brexit on January 31, with the SNP leader claiming the UK’s departure from the European Union has happened against the will of the Scottish people. Scotland voted by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent in 2014 to remain part of Britain, and a year later voted by a margin of 63 percent to 37 percent to remain in the EU during the Brexit referendum.
Boris Johnson has continued to reject Ms Sturgeon’s calls for a second referendum on Scottish independence, and has vowed the result from five-and-a-half years ago must be democratically honoured. But the SNP leader has come under huge pressure from rival politicians over her Government’s record in Scotland, particularly on education. Last Summer showed that the higher exam pass rates had dropped for the fourth year in a row. During a recent First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw accused the SNP of “13 years of failure”, telling Ms Sturgeon that her “time was up”.
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David Duguid, the Scottish Conservative MP for Banff and Buchan, admitted Ms Sturgeon and her SNP colleagues “have done some good”. But, he warned their constant demands for Scottish independence is impacting their ability to focus on their day job, adding the reputation of the SNP leader “will not be what she wants it to be”. Mr Duguid told Express.co.uk: “It would be wrong to say that any SNP First Minister, whether that be Nicola Sturgeon or Alex Salmond, haven’t done some good. The same goes for many of my SNP colleagues in Westminster. “Most of them do an good job for their constituents most of the time, but unfortunately they spend a chunk of their time banging on about independence. READ MORE: Coronavirus: UK officially in delay phase - COBRA escalation
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Nicola Sturgeon has no doubt delivered some value as First Minister, but her legacy will not be what she wants it to be, which would have been to preside over the break up of the UK David Duguid
“It is a handicap for them to be going on about independence for a chunk of their time rather than just being the good MPs they can be 100 percent of the time. “Nicola Sturgeon has no doubt delivered some value as First Minister, but her legacy will not be what she wants it to be, which would have been to preside over the break up of the UK.” During First Minister’s Questions at the end of last month, Ms Sturgeon came under attack from Scottish Conservative leader Mr Carlaw. He raged: “Pupils, parents and teachers are not patting the First Minister on the back for her performance. All this cumulative denial no longer will wash. DON'T MISS
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“It’s not only that the Cabinet Secretary commissioned a report into a problem he said didn’t exist. “Not only did it contradict what he said, he then refused to publish it until finally it was brought out on a Thursday night when the Government knew they could not be held to account in this chamber for yet a further evidence of their failure in Government.” Mr Carlaw continued: “He obviously hoped no one would notice. “Then when he finally faced the music, he actually had the audacity to say with a straight face to the media ‘it takes time to improve an education system’.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-14--‘Don’t let us down’ Boris urged to continue Brexit talks despite coronavirus -Express poll

Boris Johnson has been warned against delaying trade talks with the EU , after the two sides cancelled face-to-face talks due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Express.co.uk carried out a poll from 11am Friday March 14 to 3pm March 14 , asking its readers if the Brexit negotiations should be delayed as Europe combats the outbreak of the deadly virus .
The vast majority of respondents thought the trade talks should continue .
Brexit breakthrough : How Boris could sign Africa-style FTA with EU Brexit pressure may result in no EU trade deal being agreed Readers took to the comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade talks should continue , with many arguing the negotiations can go ahead via video links .
10 percent ( 452 people ) thought the Brexit negotiations should be delayed , opting for “ yes ” .
The poll asked : “ Should Brexit trade talks be delayed while Europe combats coronavirus ?
” Brexit news : Boris Johnson has been urged to continue trade talks with the EU One person said : “ There is no excuse for a delay .
Video conferencing has been a thing for years .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the 21st century , kicking and screaming if necessary.
” Another person wrote : “ Just a scam by the EU to stop negotiation , if they aren ’ t prepared to use a video link tell them to go away.
” A third wrote : “ No , no no .
We do not extend beyond 31/12 .
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Boris Johnson has been warned against delaying trade talks with the EU, after the two sides cancelled face-to-face talks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Express.co.uk carried out a poll from 11am Friday March 14 to 3pm March 14, asking its readers if the Brexit negotiations should be delayed as Europe combats the outbreak of the deadly virus. The vast majority of respondents thought the trade talks should continue.
The poll asked: “Should Brexit trade talks be delayed while Europe combats coronavirus?” 4,460 people responded, with 90 percent (3,975 people), responding “no”. 10 percent (452 people) thought the Brexit negotiations should be delayed, opting for “yes”. Under one percent (33 people) responded “don’t know”. Readers took to the comment section to justify why they thought the trade talks should continue, with many arguing the negotiations can go ahead via video links.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has been urged to continue trade talks with the EU
Brexit news: Readers thought the talks should continue
One person said: “There is no excuse for a delay. Video conferencing has been a thing for years. “It’s time the EU was brought into the 21st century, kicking and screaming if necessary.” Another person wrote: “Just a scam by the EU to stop negotiation, if they aren’t prepared to use a video link tell them to go away.” A third wrote: “No, no no. We do not extend beyond 31/12. JUST IN: EU crisis as Merkel insider warns bloc: 'Let Germany be independent!'
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Brexit news: Readers have reminded Boris Johnson he was elected on a mandate to deliver Brexit
“They are still looking for excuses for obfuscation and delay. “If they have the WILL to negotiate they will knuckle done and get it done.” One reader issued a stark warning to the Prime Minister, reminding him that the December 2019 election was won on a mandate to deliver Brexit. They wrote: “The voters gave Boris the majority he needed to get this done.
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“Don’t let us down Boris as we will be watching. “There will not be any second chances to get this done.” Another person indicated their refusal to accept a delay to the negotiations, and wrote: “31st December 2020. Not a day longer.” A second user agreed the talks should not be postponed.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-14--Coronavirus: Health minister Nadine Dorries confirms her mum, 84, also has covid-19

Ms Dorries , 62 , Tory MP for Mid-Bedfordshire , announced on Tuesday she was self-isolating , adding at the time her mother , who was staying with her , was also displaying symptoms .
She subsequently tweeted last night : `` We have had my 84yo Mums results through .
She tested positive .
`` She ’ s a pre-war baby , doing ok. Made of strong stuff .
Her post was retweeted more than 1,300 times by 10am today , with plenty posted supportive messages .
Minister for the Pacific and member of the House of Lords Zac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mum lots of love Nadine x '' Former Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson added : `` All best wishes to you both for a swift recovery . ''
Ex-Brexit Party MEP Dr David Bull posted : `` Thank goodness for that .
Oldsters are made not to be messed with ; ) '' Former Labour MP Paula Sheriff said : `` Really hope your Mum is OK , Nadine .
Glad you ’ re on the mend ! ''
Elizabeth Jackson said : `` We pre-war babies have strong immune systems as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measles , mumps , chicken-pox , whooping cough - which have been wiped out by vaccinations and lived in less hygiene-conscious times ! ''
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’ Brussels MUST accept UK rules '' I work in a children 's nursery and a member of staff has all the characteristics of the virus but has been refused a test !
! ''
TJ Grundy added : `` Hope you and her recover quickly ... it is somewhat distasteful that those who genuinely need it can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister can ... it ’ s something to muse upon during your isolation isn ’ t it !
? ''
Ms Dorries was involved in a Twitter spat with Nevena Brigden , wife of Tory MP Andrew Brigden , earlier this week after the Serbian Opera singer accused her of `` jeopardising '' the health of her child and mother by sitting next to her husband in the House of Commons .
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Twitter user Sue Smithaman asked : `` How did she get tested ?
`` No one is being tested if they are not in hospital ( which begs the question how do we have any figures now ? )
Mr Brigden himself went into self-isolation after Ms Dorries ' diagnosis was confirmed .
His wife posted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them that you set next to My husband Andrew Bridgen on Thursday in a tea room and that he can ’ t get the test now !
I have the baby and a 75 years old mother http : //jeopardised.You were treated but no one is coming to help us ! ''
Ms Dorries responded : `` Because , I did not sit next to your husband .
He was in tea room when I walked in , on another table not close to me .

Coronavirus: Nadine Dorries tests positive for virus
We have had my 84yo Mums results through. She tested positive Nadine Dorries
Ms Dorries, 62, Tory MP for Mid-Bedfordshire, announced on Tuesday she was self-isolating, adding at the time her mother, who was staying with her, was also displaying symptoms. She subsequently tweeted last night: "We have had my 84yo Mums results through. She tested positive. "She’s a pre-war baby, doing ok. Made of strong stuff.
Her post was retweeted more than 1,300 times by 10am today, with plenty posted supportive messages. Minister for the Pacific and member of the House of Lords Zac Goldsmith said: "Sending you and your mum lots of love Nadine x" Former Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson added: "All best wishes to you both for a swift recovery."
Nadine Dorries has confirmed her mother also has coronavirus
Nadine Dorries with Priti Patel and Liz Truss last year
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Ex-Brexit Party MEP Dr David Bull posted: "Thank goodness for that. Oldsters are made not to be messed with ;)" Former Labour MP Paula Sheriff said: "Really hope your Mum is OK, Nadine. Glad you’re on the mend!" Elizabeth Jackson said: "We pre-war babies have strong immune systems as we had all the childhood infections - measles, mumps, chicken-pox, whooping cough - which have been wiped out by vaccinations and lived in less hygiene-conscious times!" JUST IN: ‘Like cracked nuclear reactor!’ Brussels MUST accept UK rules
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"I work in a children's nursery and a member of staff has all the characteristics of the virus but has been refused a test!!" TJ Grundy added: "Hope you and her recover quickly... it is somewhat distasteful that those who genuinely need it can’t get tested but relatives of the health minister can... it’s something to muse upon during your isolation isn’t it!?" Ms Dorries was involved in a Twitter spat with Nevena Brigden, wife of Tory MP Andrew Brigden, earlier this week after the Serbian Opera singer accused her of "jeopardising" the health of her child and mother by sitting next to her husband in the House of Commons. DON'T MISS
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However, others were curious as to how Ms Dorries' mother had been tested so rapidly.
Twitter user Sue Smithaman asked: "How did she get tested? "No one is being tested if they are not in hospital (which begs the question how do we have any figures now?)
Ms Dorries was earlier this week involved in a Twitter spat with the wife of fellow Tory Andrew Brigden
Nevena Brigden was critical of Ms Dorries
Mr Brigden himself went into self-isolation after Ms Dorries' diagnosis was confirmed. His wife posted: "@NadineDorries why you did not tell them that you set next to My husband Andrew Bridgen on Thursday in a tea room and that he can’t get the test now! I have the baby and a 75 years old mother http://jeopardised.You were treated but no one is coming to help us!" Ms Dorries responded: "Because, I did not sit next to your husband. He was in tea room when I walked in, on another table not close to me.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-15--Academics make incendiary claim Brexit could delay coronavirus vaccine’s UK arrival

Martin McKee of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Science , Anniek de Ruitjer of the Amsterdam Law School and Mark Flear of Queen ’ s University , Belfast made the claim in a letter published by The Guardian .
Europe is now considered by the World Health Organisation to be the epicentre of the pandemic .
The letter wrote : “ Instead , the UK has decided to isolate itself from European systems that have been built up over the past decade , many as a result of problems exposed by the 2009 swine flu pandemic .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Medicines Agency ( EMA ) , an arm of the European Commission , has been discussed at length .
The EMA is responsible for overseeing clinical trials for new vaccines and medicines for pandemics , and deciding on marketing authorisations for them that apply across the EU .
“ Media attention has highlighted the damage that being outside the EMA will do to the British economy – both through lost activity among UK researchers and suppliers , and by making the UK a less attractive place for major pharmaceutical companies.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EMAs rapid authorisation mechanism for any potential treatment .
They continued : “ Consequently , the UK could have to wait longer for these than EU member states .
To make matters worse , the UK has also withdrawn from the EU ’ s emergency bulk buying mechanism for vaccines and medicines , which allows EU member states to increase their market power and speed up access to vaccines and medicines during a crisis .
“ Its exclusion could mean the UK will have to pay more to acquire these pandemic countermeasures.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ options for closer alignment , which the Government appears to have ruled out .
The Government could go to join the European Economic Area like Norway , Liechtenstein and Iceland .
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage once said on his radio show : “ Brexit , one of the key pillars of Brexit was doing what the Norwegians do , doing what the Faroese do , doing what the Icelanders do , taking back what is rightfully ours and managing it properly.
” “ One would be to copy Singapore , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as those issued by the US Food and Drug Administration , subject to a 60-day Verification Route .
“ However , this would be contrary to the UK government ’ s refusal to be a “ rule taker ” .
The academics raked out the chances of Britain forming its own mechanism to avoid these issues due to the time required .
Oliver Wouters of the London School of Economics and Political Science told The Guardian : “ If a coronavirus vaccine is developed , EU countries may choose to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This would give EU countries more bargaining power against a vaccine maker to try to secure a lower price .
“ If the UK were excluded from such a joint procurement scheme , it ’ s possible that the UK would end up paying a higher price than the EU for the same vaccine .
”

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Martin McKee of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Science, Anniek de Ruitjer of the Amsterdam Law School and Mark Flear of Queen’s University, Belfast made the claim in a letter published by The Guardian. Europe is now considered by the World Health Organisation to be the epicentre of the pandemic. The letter wrote: “Instead, the UK has decided to isolate itself from European systems that have been built up over the past decade, many as a result of problems exposed by the 2009 swine flu pandemic.
“The UK’s decision to leave the European Medicines Agency (EMA), an arm of the European Commission, has been discussed at length. The EMA is responsible for overseeing clinical trials for new vaccines and medicines for pandemics, and deciding on marketing authorisations for them that apply across the EU. “Media attention has highlighted the damage that being outside the EMA will do to the British economy – both through lost activity among UK researchers and suppliers, and by making the UK a less attractive place for major pharmaceutical companies.” They added the UK is now outside the EMAs rapid authorisation mechanism for any potential treatment. They continued: “Consequently, the UK could have to wait longer for these than EU member states. To make matters worse, the UK has also withdrawn from the EU’s emergency bulk buying mechanism for vaccines and medicines, which allows EU member states to increase their market power and speed up access to vaccines and medicines during a crisis.
French scientists working on coronavirus treatment (r), stock
Europe is now the epicentre of the pandemic
“Its exclusion could mean the UK will have to pay more to acquire these pandemic countermeasures.” The letter then spoke of the options for closer alignment, which the Government appears to have ruled out. The Government could go to join the European Economic Area like Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland. Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage once said on his radio show: “Brexit, one of the key pillars of Brexit was doing what the Norwegians do, doing what the Faroese do, doing what the Icelanders do, taking back what is rightfully ours and managing it properly.” READ MORE: Labour Brexiteer issues brilliant warning to Keir Starmer
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Nigel Farage has previously called for the Norway model for Brexit Britain
The academics suggested following the Singapore model
Italy has been the worst affected EU country
“One would be to copy Singapore, which has decided to automatically recognise EMA marketing authorisations, as well as those issued by the US Food and Drug Administration, subject to a 60-day Verification Route. “However, this would be contrary to the UK government’s refusal to be a “rule taker”. The academics raked out the chances of Britain forming its own mechanism to avoid these issues due to the time required.
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Oliver Wouters of the London School of Economics and Political Science told The Guardian: “If a coronavirus vaccine is developed, EU countries may choose to band together to jointly procure the vaccine. “This would give EU countries more bargaining power against a vaccine maker to try to secure a lower price. “If the UK were excluded from such a joint procurement scheme, it’s possible that the UK would end up paying a higher price than the EU for the same vaccine.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-16--Coronavirus hazmat protest outside Downing Street as Boris shamed over pandemic response

Several members of the group sat on the ground outside the gates of No10 while others held a banner that read “ Pause the system ” .
The action comes just hours before the Prime Minister is due to hold his first daily televised briefing on the epidemic following widespread criticism .
Armed police in the grounds of the compound looked on as activists hung biohazard tape on the railings and staged a peaceful protest .
Campaigners from Pause the System are demanding the government implement strict measures to prevent Covid-19 spreading across the UK , by closing schools , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a system of social distancing .
The group are also calling on leaders to tackle the threats of future pandemics emerging from the climate crisis and factory farming .
Spokesman Dan Kidby said “ Universal basic income , full statutory sick pay , and the pausing of mortgages and rents , ensures that everybody in society can be truly cared for , and get the financial support they need .
`` In the long-term it will also help us reduce inequality and get back on our feet after COVID-19 passes.
” Eight protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday to draw attention to the fact that the UK has not followed other European countries in imposing stringent measures to try to contain the virus and prevent it from spreading .
Last week Mr Johnson resisted calls to close educational institutes including nurseries , schools and universities .
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Thirty-five people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the viral disease .
The group believes the government has so far failed to step up to the mark when it comes to responding to the crisis which Mr Johnson called “ the worst public health crisis for a generation ” .
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The has three key demands for the government .
They want leaders to order citizens to follow a policy of social distancing by cancelling non-essential public gatherings and events .
They also want testing for Covid-19 to be made more easily available and private clinics to be brought into public ownership .
Secondly , the campaign wants the government to provide universal basic income and sick pay for all Britons and pause all mortgage and rents until the crisis has blown over .
They argue that such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and marginalised members of society are taken care of ” .
And thirdly , they want the government to address the effects of climate change and factory farming on pandemics .

Coronavirus: Protesters sit outside No10 in hazmat suits
Several members of the group sat on the ground outside the gates of No10 while others held a banner that read “Pause the system”. The action comes just hours before the Prime Minister is due to hold his first daily televised briefing on the epidemic following widespread criticism. Armed police in the grounds of the compound looked on as activists hung biohazard tape on the railings and staged a peaceful protest.
Campaigners from Pause the System are demanding the government implement strict measures to prevent Covid-19 spreading across the UK, by closing schools, halting all non-essential business and ushering in a system of social distancing. The group are also calling on leaders to tackle the threats of future pandemics emerging from the climate crisis and factory farming. Spokesman Dan Kidby said “Universal basic income, full statutory sick pay, and the pausing of mortgages and rents, ensures that everybody in society can be truly cared for, and get the financial support they need.
Protesters from Pause the System demonstrated outside No10 against the PM's coronavirus response
Protesters from Pause the System demanded tough action from Boris Johnson over coronavirus
"In the long-term it will also help us reduce inequality and get back on our feet after COVID-19 passes.” Eight protesters marched down Whitehall during rush hour on Monday to draw attention to the fact that the UK has not followed other European countries in imposing stringent measures to try to contain the virus and prevent it from spreading. Last week Mr Johnson resisted calls to close educational institutes including nurseries, schools and universities. READ MORE: Iran Coronavirus: Mass graves seen from space as death toll tops 514
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Demonstrators clad in hazmat suits marched down Whitehall to shame Boris Johnson into taking action
Protesters swarmed Downing Street urging the PM to lockdown the UK to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Health workers at a coronavirus testing site in Wolverhampton
Pause the system claims that the government is not taking necessary action to help protect UK citizens. The has three key demands for the government. They want leaders to order citizens to follow a policy of social distancing by cancelling non-essential public gatherings and events.
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They also want testing for Covid-19 to be made more easily available and private clinics to be brought into public ownership. Secondly, the campaign wants the government to provide universal basic income and sick pay for all Britons and pause all mortgage and rents until the crisis has blown over. They argue that such measures are needed to “ensure vulnerable and marginalised members of society are taken care of”. And thirdly, they want the government to address the effects of climate change and factory farming on pandemics.
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-16--Do something Boris! British businesses ‘need help fast’ over coronavirus, CBI chief warns

Carolyn Fairbairn called on Mr Johnson 's government to dole out “ immediate packages of financial support ” for sectors suffering badly from the effects of the epidemic .
Britons are steering clear of crowded shopping centres , high streets and huge gatherings as they opt for “ social distancing ” in a bid to protect themselves from catching Covid-19 .
Speaking on BBC Radio Four ’ s Today programme , Ms Fairbairn warned the current climate would lead to many companies “ going bust ” in the weeks to come if the Prime Minister didn ’ t step in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the government took earlier , last week in the budget , was very welcome , ” she said .
“ It was a coordinated major package at scale fiscal and monetary , but the world has moved on .
“ And I think the severity of that demand slump is now affecting businesses as we speak.
” The CBI director general said what businesses wanted to see from Mr Johnson ’ s government was “ action at scale , coordinated and very , very fast ” .
She said if the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK would end up in a regretful situation .
“ We do not want to look back and say we acted too late , ” she said .
Germany has promised to inject unlimited cash into businesses suffering under the epidemic .
And the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan legislative package in response to the spread of the disease .
Donald Trump said he has directed his secretaries to “ issue regulations that will provide flexibility so than in no way will small businesses be hurt ” .
Ms Fairbairn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking a rational approach they are nevertheless worried about what may lie ahead .
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“ Most of our members are calm , they ’ re measured , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yes , they are increasingly concerned , particularly about the fall off in demand because consumers , people are social distancing , so airlines , restaurants , hotels , ” she said .
“ And this is going to need very major intervention by the government.
” She said the crisis demanded “ immediate packages of financial support ” for sectors suffering the most .
Ms Fairbairn explained how the coronavirus outbreak posed a different set of challenges to Britain than the financial crisis did .
This is because the businesses affected are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to emerge on the other side .
However , she strongly stressed the need for help from Mr Johnson , who has faced criticism for his handling of the situation .

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Carolyn Fairbairn called on Mr Johnson's government to dole out “immediate packages of financial support” for sectors suffering badly from the effects of the epidemic. Britons are steering clear of crowded shopping centres, high streets and huge gatherings as they opt for “social distancing” in a bid to protect themselves from catching Covid-19.
Speaking on BBC Radio Four’s Today programme, Ms Fairbairn warned the current climate would lead to many companies “going bust” in the weeks to come if the Prime Minister didn’t step in to offer support. “The action that the government took earlier, last week in the budget, was very welcome,” she said. “It was a coordinated major package at scale fiscal and monetary, but the world has moved on. “And I think the severity of that demand slump is now affecting businesses as we speak.”
CBI boss Carolyn Fairbairn warned the coronavirus demanded 'major intervention' from Boris Johnson
CBI director general Carolyn Fairbairn warned urgent help was needed to support businesses
The CBI director general said what businesses wanted to see from Mr Johnson’s government was “action at scale, coordinated and very, very fast”. She said if the right moves were not made at crucial times the UK would end up in a regretful situation. “We do not want to look back and say we acted too late,” she said. Germany has promised to inject unlimited cash into businesses suffering under the epidemic. READ MORE: Donald Trump coronavirus: President declares US national emergency
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Boris Johnson has been criticised for his handling of the coronavirus crisis
Boris Johnson will today hold his first daily coronavirus briefing
She said the Conservative government needs to intervene to cushion companies during the time of confusion and uncertainty. “Most of our members are calm, they’re measured, they’re taking action, but yes, they are increasingly concerned, particularly about the fall off in demand because consumers, people are social distancing, so airlines, restaurants, hotels,”she said. “And this is going to need very major intervention by the government.”
Britain has yet to take measures as strict as other European countries
She said the crisis demanded “immediate packages of financial support” for sectors suffering the most. Ms Fairbairn explained how the coronavirus outbreak posed a different set of challenges to Britain than the financial crisis did. This is because the businesses affected are viable and solvent, meaning they will be able to emerge on the other side. However, she strongly stressed the need for help from Mr Johnson, who has faced criticism for his handling of the situation.
Nearly 1,400 people in the UK have been infected with coronavirus
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-16--Brexit LIVE: Warning for EU trade talks as coronavirus rules out face-to-face negotiations

Face-to-face meetings scheduled to take pace in London have been ruled out as the deadly outbreak sweeps across Europe , forcing both sides to turn to videoconferencing to keep the negotiations going .
A joint statement released last week said : “ Both sides are currently exploring alternative ways to continue discussions , including if possible the use of video conferences.
” But some experts fear online discussions will be a poor substitute for round-the-table talks .
Andrew MacDougall , who was head of communications for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during seven years of trade talks with the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible in theory but it ’ s not practical.
” “ People are fooling themselves if they think they will have the same kind of chemistry and ability to get things done over a screen as they will in person .
“ So much of this is on intangibles like trust and sentiment and those are really only things that build up from being around the people , being literally across the table from them and having coffees with them in the breaks.
” Former British trade negotiator David Henig said a Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but warned the process would take much longer .
Mr Henig , who is now a director at the European Centre for International Political Economy , said : “ Instead of running 11 things simultaneously you can make some progress by doing one in turn .
“ It ’ s not that it absolutely can ’ t be done but the dynamic is much slower than having lots of people together .
“ People find it difficult to concentrate on the dynamics of a screen and sort of float away into different places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Do you really want to negotiate on a line where not only might the sound and picture keep cutting out , but it might not be secure ?
” A Downing Street spokesman said : “ Secure calls take place across the government estate all the time.
” Brussels has rejected the Government 's bid to seal a quick-fire financial services deal by the summer , it has emerged .
The European Commission ’ s financial services chief Valdis Dombrovskis warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak the bloc would wait until it sees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU ’ s rules and regulations before making any decision .
Last month Mr Sunak wrote to his EU counterpart requesting both sides sit down to secure stable access for City of London bankers to European markets by June 30 , arguing an equivalence deal should be possible because of their identical regulations .
But in response , Mr Dombrovskis insisted the bloc had never signed up to any deadlines , in a letter dated March 13 see by Express.co.uk .
House prices in London have increased this month by the highest amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures show .
The average price of a home in the capital is now £639,000 , an increase of 5.1 per cent in the year as the number of people looking for a home outstripped the rise in the number of homes being put up for sale .
In its monthly house price index , property portal Rightmove said sales agreed rose by 34.4 per cent to reach the highest figure for this time of year since 2016 , while house price growth was at its highest since May the same year .

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Face-to-face meetings scheduled to take pace in London have been ruled out as the deadly outbreak sweeps across Europe, forcing both sides to turn to videoconferencing to keep the negotiations going. A joint statement released last week said: “Both sides are currently exploring alternative ways to continue discussions, including if possible the use of video conferences.” But some experts fear online discussions will be a poor substitute for round-the-table talks.
Andrew MacDougall, who was head of communications for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during seven years of trade talks with the EU, told politic.eu: “It sounds possible in theory but it’s not practical.” “People are fooling themselves if they think they will have the same kind of chemistry and ability to get things done over a screen as they will in person. “So much of this is on intangibles like trust and sentiment and those are really only things that build up from being around the people, being literally across the table from them and having coffees with them in the breaks.”
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Former British trade negotiator David Henig said a Brexit trade deal could be done over videoconference but warned the process would take much longer. Mr Henig, who is now a director at the European Centre for International Political Economy, said: “Instead of running 11 things simultaneously you can make some progress by doing one in turn. “It’s not that it absolutely can’t be done but the dynamic is much slower than having lots of people together. “People find it difficult to concentrate on the dynamics of a screen and sort of float away into different places."
British chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier
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One senior business representative said: “Do you really want to negotiate on a line where not only might the sound and picture keep cutting out, but it might not be secure?” A Downing Street spokesman said: “Secure calls take place across the government estate all the time.” SCROLL DOWN FOR BREXIT LIVE UPDATES
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-16--Coronavirus crisis: Government ready to close pubs, restaurants and shops to fight disease

The crisis is now expected to last until spring 2021 , according to a leaked document from Public Health England .
It fears that 80 percent of the population are likely to be infected in the next 12 months with up to 7.9 million going to hospital .
Pensioners aged over 70 will be asked not to go out for up to four months for their own “ self-protection ” .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock pledged to “ stop at nothing ” to limit the disease ’ s impact and said everyone ’ s life will be affected .
Millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to leave homes under limited circumstances .
The US Federal Reserve last night cut interest rates to zero due to the virus .
Ireland ’ s government yesterday ordered all bars in the Republic to close for at least two weeks and urged residents not to hold private parties , hitting St Patrick ’ s Day celebrations tomorrow , the biggest day in the country ’ s social calendar .
Millions of Europeans now face draconian clampdowns shutting many shops and eateries and stopping residents from leaving homes .
Emergency plans in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death toll yesterday rose to 35 after 14 more patients died in England .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold daily press conferences with experts from today to keep the public fully informed about what actions to take .
Police are expected to be given powers to arrest people with the virus who refuse to self-isolate .
Public Health England emergency preparedness and response team ’ s document warns that one in ten people could have symptoms at the peak of the outbreak .
It is the first time health chiefs tackling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to circulate for another 12 months and lead to huge extra strain on an already overstretched NHS .
An estimated 500,000 of the five million vital workers in “ essential services and infrastructure ” , such as the NHS and social care , could be off sick at any one time .
The document says that : “ As many as 80 percent of the population are expected to be infected with Covid-19 in the next 12 months , and up to 15 percent ( 7.9 million people ) may require hospitalisation.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent days and approved as accurate by Dr Susan Hopkins , lead official dealing with the outbreak .
It is not believed to have detailed how many deaths are expected .
But if the 80 percent figure proved correct , the one per cent death rate suggested by many experts could lead to more than 531,000 deaths .
If Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty ’ s suggestion that the death rate may be closer to 0.6 percent is right , some 318,000 deaths could occur .
Paul Hunter , a professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anglia , said : “ For the public to hear that it could last for 12 months , people are going to be really upset about that and pretty worried about that .
“ A year is entirely plausible .
But that figure isn ’ t well appreciated or understood .
“ I think it will dip in the summer , towards the end of June , and come back in November , in the way that usual seasonal flu does .
I think it will be around forever , but become less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up.
” Italy was the first European country to order the population to stay at home .
France , Belgium and Spain later closed bars , restaurants and non-essential shops and the Netherlands announced last night it was following suit .
Mr Hancock said the government has not ruled out taking the same action .
“ We ’ ll do what is necessary because the top priority is to protect life and you do that by protecting the vulnerable and protecting the NHS , ” he said .
A Downing Street spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government are committed to keeping the public informed every step of the way about what we ’ re doing to fight the spread of coronavirus.
” NHS England said the patients whose deaths were announced yesterday were aged from 59 to 94 and many had underlying health conditions .
The U.S. Fed has slashed interest rates for the second time in under two weeks in a bid to shore up the US economy .

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The crisis is now expected to last until spring 2021, according to a leaked document from Public Health England. It fears that 80 percent of the population are likely to be infected in the next 12 months with up to 7.9 million going to hospital. Pensioners aged over 70 will be asked not to go out for up to four months for their own “self-protection”. Health Secretary Matt Hancock pledged to “stop at nothing” to limit the disease’s impact and said everyone’s life will be affected. Millions of Europeans are in lockdown, only able to leave homes under limited circumstances.
The US Federal Reserve last night cut interest rates to zero due to the virus. Ireland’s government yesterday ordered all bars in the Republic to close for at least two weeks and urged residents not to hold private parties, hitting St Patrick’s Day celebrations tomorrow, the biggest day in the country’s social calendar. Millions of Europeans now face draconian clampdowns shutting many shops and eateries and stopping residents from leaving homes. Emergency plans in the UK are being ramped up as the death toll yesterday rose to 35 after 14 more patients died in England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold daily press conferences with experts from today to keep the public fully informed about what actions to take. Police are expected to be given powers to arrest people with the virus who refuse to self-isolate. Public Health England emergency preparedness and response team’s document warns that one in ten people could have symptoms at the peak of the outbreak.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
It is the first time health chiefs tackling the virus have admitted that they expect it to circulate for another 12 months and lead to huge extra strain on an already overstretched NHS. An estimated 500,000 of the five million vital workers in “essential services and infrastructure”, such as the NHS and social care, could be off sick at any one time. The document says that: “As many as 80 percent of the population are expected to be infected with Covid-19 in the next 12 months, and up to 15 percent (7.9 million people) may require hospitalisation.” The report has been drawn up in recent days and approved as accurate by Dr Susan Hopkins, lead official dealing with the outbreak. It is not believed to have detailed how many deaths are expected. But if the 80 percent figure proved correct, the one per cent death rate suggested by many experts could lead to more than 531,000 deaths. If Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty’s suggestion that the death rate may be closer to 0.6 percent is right, some 318,000 deaths could occur.
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Chief Medical Officer for England, Chris Whitty


thedailyexpress--2020-03-16--Labour leadership cancelled: What does coronavirus mean for Labour election?

COVID-19 has spread to 155 countries , infected more than 179,000 and killed at least 7,000 people .
In the @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases rises every day with the tally currently at 1,543 and 55 deaths .
@ @ @ @ @ the cancellation of sporting events and the Labour leadership race has not escaped the effects @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus mean for Labour election ?
The process to elect a new leader of the @ @ @ @ @ the Conservatives ’ general election win in December when Jeremy Corbyn announced he would step @ @ @ @ @ The race was narrowed down to three candidates : Keir Starmer , Lisa Nandy and @ @ @ @ @ three were participating in live TV debates and hustings across the country .

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COVID-19 has spread to 155 countries, infected more than 179,000 and killed at least 7,000 people. In the UK, the number of confirmed cases rises every day with the tally currently at 1,543 and 55 deaths. The pandemic has led to the cancellation of sporting events and the Labour leadership race has not escaped the effects of coronavirus.
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What does coronavirus mean for Labour election? The process to elect a new leader of the Labour Party began shortly after the Conservatives’ general election win in December when Jeremy Corbyn announced he would step down from the role. The race was narrowed down to three candidates: Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long Bailey. All three were participating in live TV debates and hustings across the country. READ MORE:
Labour leadership cancelled: What does coronavirus mean for Labour election?
READ MORE John McDonnell accused of coronavirus 'risk' by pulling officials Members of the Labour Party have been voting since late February for their new leader. The event at which the party was to announce the winner has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of holding a special conference in London on April 4, Labour will put on a “scaled-back event” on the day. After cancelling the conference, Labour said it was “considering options for what form” the replacement event would take.
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Labour leadership cancelled: Keir Starmer
Labour leadership cancelled: Rebecca Long Bailey
A Labour Party spokesperson said: “This is not a decision we have taken lightly. “Our priority is the wellbeing of our members and staff, and ensuring we fully contribute to the collective effort to protect public health. “We are considering whether upcoming constituency meetings should go ahead and will keep our members fully informed.” The COVID-19 outbreak has also affected other parties with the Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru, the Green Party and Welsh Labour all cancelling their spring conferences. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Labour MP tests positive for coronavirus: Parliament paralysed Labour’s General Secretary Jennie Formby contacted all Labour MPs last week and said: “In the light of the spread of coronavirus, the Labour party has taken the decision to cancel the leadership elections special conference arranged for April 4 in order to safeguard our members and staff and to protect public health. “Welsh Labour Conference and Scottish Labour Women’s Conference will also be cancelled. “The results of the Labour leadership and deputy leadership elections will be announced at a scaled-back event on the same date and we are now considering options for what form that event will take. “We are still taking advice on whether upcoming CLP meetings should go ahead and will update once decisions have been taken.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-03-16--Brexit deal: Boris REJECTS extension talks and vows for Australia deal unless EU caves

After leaving the EU on January 31 Britain is currently living under EU rules in a transition period until the end of 2020 and it is understood that senior civil servants have suggested that this is extended .
The Sunday Express has been told that their advice is that Britain and the EU do “ not have the necessary bandwidth ” to carry out trade negotiations on a tight timescale and deal with a major crisis in the coronavirus .
A senior minister has also briefed that he believes the UK could be forced to delay .
However , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition period and if necessary go on to an Australia style relationship with the EU on world trade organisation rules .
A source close to the Prime Minister told the Sunday Express : “ A transition period extension is not an option.
” The tough line comes after a draft trade deal drawn up by the EU confirmed that Brussels intends to push for Britain to share its fishing waters and accept EU rules on standards enforced by the European Court of Justice .
Sources have said the proposal is “ unacceptable ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the only deal that can be done is one similar to those enjoyed by Canada , Japan and South Korea with the EU where there is tariff free access but the two parties are responsible for their own regulatory frameworks .
Unless the EU compromises it is likely that transition will end on December 31 without a trade deal while the UK is hopeful of deals with the US , Australia and New Zealand instead .
At a recent Bruges Group conference of Brexteers Mark Francois , the new chairman of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eurosceptic Tory MPs , said he has the numbers to block any compromise with the Eu that would undermine Brexit .
He told the meeting that the ERG would not be disbanded “ because we have an important role in monitoring the trade negotiations ” .
He added : “ A considerable number of the the 2019 intake are Eurosceptic minded and you might like to know that we have been recruiting very healthily among the new crop of Conservative MPs - who are absolutely determined to keep their promises to the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson not to try to repeat the compromises of his predecessor Theresa May , Mr Francois went on : “ In the event of a Chequers style aberration emerging from the negotiations we do therefore have the numbers to intervene decisively should we have to.
” Meanwhile , leading economists have warned that extending the transition period would be disastrous .
Roger Bootle , chairman of Capital Economics , said : “ The Prime Minister has many times said that it wouldn ’ t be and it would give all the wrong signals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frankly .
“ But also , we just need to get on with this .
We ’ ve been faffing around with regard to Brexit for heaven knows how long .
“ I ’ m hopeful – I ’ m not confident but I ’ m hopeful – that the EU is going to see sense and want to do a deal because there ’ s no doubt it can be done .
I mean their economy is in a pretty bad way because Italy was in a very bad way before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University Business School added : “ There are certain people who will always find an excuse to want to extend the transition period .
I really can ’ t see the need for that .
What that would do is bring yet more uncertainty into an economy that ’ s already reeling from lots of uncertainty .
“ We ’ ve got a plan and people have been very clear – we ’ re leaving the customs union and so on at the end of December and we need to make sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see any reason [ for ] the current crisis to really hold up trade negotiations ... “ In some ways delaying the transition period means we continue paying money to Brussels so that actually reduces some of the spending power of the government.
” Mujtaba Rahman , managing director for Europe at the Eurasia Group , expects Britain will face the choice of signing up to a zero-tariffs deal or going it alone and trading with the EU on World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) terms .
Arguing there was not enough time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competing interests and decide which industries would take a hit on tariffs , he said : “ A discussion along those lines takes a lot longer – years , not months .
It would take a very long time to agree internally among the 27 .
“ I think the outcome is quite binary – either zero tariffs/zero quota or WTO .
I don ’ t think there is anything in the middle .
”

Brexit: Kuenssberg says UK has a 'different' attitude to EU
After leaving the EU on January 31 Britain is currently living under EU rules in a transition period until the end of 2020 and it is understood that senior civil servants have suggested that this is extended. The Sunday Express has been told that their advice is that Britain and the EU do “not have the necessary bandwidth” to carry out trade negotiations on a tight timescale and deal with a major crisis in the coronavirus.
A senior minister has also briefed that he believes the UK could be forced to delay. However, Mr Johnson has vowed not to extend the transition period and if necessary go on to an Australia style relationship with the EU on world trade organisation rules. A source close to the Prime Minister told the Sunday Express: “A transition period extension is not an option.” The tough line comes after a draft trade deal drawn up by the EU confirmed that Brussels intends to push for Britain to share its fishing waters and accept EU rules on standards enforced by the European Court of Justice. Sources have said the proposal is “unacceptable”.
Boris Johnson has warned there will be no trade talks extension
Mr Johnson has made it clear that the only deal that can be done is one similar to those enjoyed by Canada, Japan and South Korea with the EU where there is tariff free access but the two parties are responsible for their own regulatory frameworks. Unless the EU compromises it is likely that transition will end on December 31 without a trade deal while the UK is hopeful of deals with the US, Australia and New Zealand instead. At a recent Bruges Group conference of Brexteers Mark Francois, the new chairman of the European Research Group (ERG) of eurosceptic Tory MPs, said he has the numbers to block any compromise with the Eu that would undermine Brexit. He told the meeting that the ERG would not be disbanded “because we have an important role in monitoring the trade negotiations”. He added: “A considerable number of the the 2019 intake are Eurosceptic minded and you might like to know that we have been recruiting very healthily among the new crop of Conservative MPs - who are absolutely determined to keep their promises to the British electorate.”
Brexit: Michel Barnier warns of UK-EU trade talk 'divergences’
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A transition period extension is not an option Brexit delay
In a warning to Mr Johnson not to try to repeat the compromises of his predecessor Theresa May, Mr Francois went on: “In the event of a Chequers style aberration emerging from the negotiations we do therefore have the numbers to intervene decisively should we have to.” Meanwhile, leading economists have warned that extending the transition period would be disastrous. Roger Bootle, chairman of Capital Economics, said: “The Prime Minister has many times said that it wouldn’t be and it would give all the wrong signals if he went back on that, frankly. “But also, we just need to get on with this. We’ve been faffing around with regard to Brexit for heaven knows how long. “I’m hopeful – I’m not confident but I’m hopeful – that the EU is going to see sense and want to do a deal because there’s no doubt it can be done. I mean their economy is in a pretty bad way because Italy was in a very bad way before the coronavirus.”


thedailyexpress--2020-03-17--Labour leader: Why Keir Starmer is ‘95 percent’ sure of winning Labour leadership election

Keir Starmer is in an almost unopposed position to become the next permanent labour leader , according to the most @ @ @ @ @ leads the race ahead of fellow candidates Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy .
The @ @ @ @ @ Pancras is the strong favourite in the market at 1/20 , which equates to a @ @ @ @ @ of winning .
That ’ s due to a high influx of bets on the @ @ @ @ @ Corbyn , with Starmer accounting for 59 percent of all bets over the last month @ @ @ @ @ , Rebecca Long Bailey , is an 18/1 second-favourite to win , giving her just @ @ @ @ @ triumphing .
Third in the market is outsider Lisa Nandy , who is 33/1 to @ @ @ @ @ the MP for Wigan just a 2.9 percent implied probability of being the next Labour @ @ @ @ @ How Keir Starmer admitted he was CLUELESS on Labour ’ s Brexit plan

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Keir Starmer is in an almost unopposed position to become the next permanent labour leader, according to the most recent betting markets. He leads the race ahead of fellow candidates Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy.
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The MP for Holborn and St Pancras is the strong favourite in the market at 1/20, which equates to a 95 percent implied probability chance of winning. That’s due to a high influx of bets on the 53-year-old taking over from Jeremy Corbyn, with Starmer accounting for 59 percent of all bets over the last month. His next nearest challenger, Rebecca Long Bailey, is an 18/1 second-favourite to win, giving her just a 5.3 percent chance of triumphing. Third in the market is outsider Lisa Nandy, who is 33/1 to win the race, giving the MP for Wigan just a 2.9 percent implied probability of being the next Labour leader. READ MORE: How Keir Starmer admitted he was CLUELESS on Labour’s Brexit plan
Labour leader: Why Keir Starmer is ‘95 percent’ sure of winning Labour leadership election
READ MORE Labour Brexiteer issues brilliant warning to Keir Starmer Oddschecker spokesman Callum Wilson: “It’s been a sideshow to the more pressing matters that the government are dealing with – but it’s important to remember that there is still a major party election taking place. “It looks like Keir Starmer is set to storm the race, with a whopping 95% chance of being elected, according to the latest odds released by bookmakers. “For those of you that follow football – there’s now a higher chance of Starmer winning than there is of Liverpool starlet Trent Alexander-Arnold winning PFA Young Player of the Year. That’s just how likely it is.”
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Labour leader: Rebecca Long Bailey
Labour leader: Lisa Nandy
The process to elect a new leader of the Labour Party began shortly after the Conservatives’ general election win in December. After the crushing defeat, Mr Corbyn announced he would step down from the role. Members of the Labour Party have been casting their votes for their preferred candidate since late February. The winner was due to be announced at a special conference on April 4 but the coronavirus pandemic has caused that to change. DON'T MISS:
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READ MORE Sturgeon's independence dream on brink as Starmer rules out indyref2 The event at which the party was to announce the winner has been cancelled because of the outbreak. The Labour Party will instead put on a “scaled-back event” on April 4. After cancelling the conference, the party said it was “considering options for what form” the replacement event would take. A Labour Party spokesperson said: “Our priority is the wellbeing of our members and staff, and ensuring we fully contribute to the collective effort to protect public health.”
Labour leader: Keir Starmer has long been the frontrunner ahead of Rebecca Long Bailey and Lisa Nandy