thedailyexpress--2020-06-15--Boris Johnson plot to ignore EU red lines – second trade talks with US start today

Boris Johnson is currently holding talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in a bid to inject new momentum into flagging negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal .
At the same time , the second round of US-UK trade talks have got underway and will last two weeks with around 100 negotiators on each side meeting remotely .
But former trade expert Shanker Singham said that the PM could put pressure on Brussels in a “ game theory ” triangle with the US and EU .
Speaking to Politico , she claimed that supply chains will “ rapidly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other nations if Brexit talks fail .
She stressed that the EU would feel “ more comfortable ” about its negotiating position if the UK didn ’ t get a trade deal with the US .
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis said that Britain having trade talks with the US would be `` very useful '' for the UK to convince the EU it is no “ supplicant ” .
Mr Davis warned the talks could allow the EU to walk away and go elsewhere .
Mr Johnson ’ s high-level meeting is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two sides agreed to an `` intensified '' negotiating timetable ahead of the end of the transition period .
It comes after the EU formally accepted on Friday that the UK would not seek an extension to the transition period which allows Britain continued access to the EU single market while talks continue .
Mrs Von der Leyen has been joined on the conference call by European Council president Charles Michel and president of the European Parliament David Sassoli .
But EU officials believe that Britain threatening the EU wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was significantly a “ more important trading partner ” for the UK than the US .
The official said that the strategy to “ talk up ” US trade was “ ideological ” adding : “ The reality is that the EU is still the most important trading partner.
” It was made clear that Britain relies on the EU for half it ’ s exports compared to just a fifth for the United States .
The officials added that there was “ more to lose ” from Brussels than to gain from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N'T MISS : Nigel Farage 's stark 'Michel Barnier has won ' warning exposed [ REVEAL ] Boris tells EU : Get serious on trade talks or we ’ ll go no deal Brexit [ REVEAL ] Angela Merkel unmasked as EU ’ s Achilles ’ heel in Brexit talks [ REVEAL ] US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said that the US “ would bend over backwards ” to help secure a trade deal with the UK .
But he stressed that this may not happen until after the UK has “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ is able to negotiate freely ” .
Currently , the UK and EU remain far apart on a number of issues including access to UK fisheries and the so-called `` level playing field '' , the extent to which Britain is required to follow EU rules and standards in return for access to the single market .
Business groups have become alarmed at the prospect that Britain will be unable to reach an agreement .
They warn that firms reeling from the impact of the coronavirus lockdown are ill-prepared to with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK 's biggest trading partner .

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Boris Johnson is currently holding talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in a bid to inject new momentum into flagging negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal. At the same time, the second round of US-UK trade talks have got underway and will last two weeks with around 100 negotiators on each side meeting remotely.
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But former trade expert Shanker Singham said that the PM could put pressure on Brussels in a “game theory” triangle with the US and EU. Speaking to Politico, she claimed that supply chains will “rapidly reorient” away from EU markets to other nations if Brexit talks fail. She stressed that the EU would feel “more comfortable” about its negotiating position if the UK didn’t get a trade deal with the US. Former Brexit Secretary David Davis said that Britain having trade talks with the US would be "very useful" for the UK to convince the EU it is no “supplicant”.
Brexit and US trade talks have got underway today.
It comes after UK chief negotiator David Frost declined a two year Brexit extension.
Mr Davis warned the talks could allow the EU to walk away and go elsewhere. Mr Johnson’s high-level meeting is taking place by video conference call after the two sides agreed to an "intensified" negotiating timetable ahead of the end of the transition period. It comes after the EU formally accepted on Friday that the UK would not seek an extension to the transition period which allows Britain continued access to the EU single market while talks continue. Mrs Von der Leyen has been joined on the conference call by European Council president Charles Michel and president of the European Parliament David Sassoli. READ MORE: Julia Hartley-Brewer scolds Tory MP over key coronavirus rule
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Boris Johnson is holding talks with EU leaders today.
But EU officials believe that Britain threatening the EU wasn’t a good way forward because the Bloc was significantly a “more important trading partner” for the UK than the US. The official said that the strategy to “talk up” US trade was “ideological” adding: “The reality is that the EU is still the most important trading partner.” It was made clear that Britain relies on the EU for half it’s exports compared to just a fifth for the United States. The officials added that there was “more to lose” from Brussels than to gain from President Trump’s administration. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-15--Nicola Sturgeon fears Scotland faces financial ruin as Sunak rules out furlough extension

The First Minister called on the Treasury to extend the financial support for workers and businesses which currently supports 650,000 Scots .
The scheme is due to come to an end in October but it will start being scaled back from August with companies expected to pay a higher share of wages while the UK government continues to subsidise 60 percent of salaries up to cap of £2,500 a month .
Speaking at the Scottish Government 's daily coronavirus briefing , she said the figures released on Friday which showed the UK economy fell by more than 20 percent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic crisis that has inevitably been caused by the health crisis we face '' .
Ms Sturgeon added : `` I have previously welcomed the UK Government 's interventions , especially the furlough scheme which has helped to preserve jobs during this period .
`` But in my view it is now time to signal a further extension of Treasury support.
” She stressed other countries such as France had already made the move .
The SNP leader continued : “ The alternative to extended support being put in place is either that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is safe to do so , and that of course could damage health and it could cost lives , or businesses will have to take an even bigger hit and that will cost jobs . ''
But Mr Sunak said that it was “ not sustainable ” to carry on with the furlough scheme .
Speaking on the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr show yesterday , Mr Sunak added : “ The furloughing scheme has protected around nine million jobs , a million businesses , two and a half million self-employed people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do and the situation would be far worse if we hadn ’ t done that .
“ It ’ s not sustainable to carry on doing that .
I think actually there ’ s a general consensus about that across probably the political and economic spectrum .
`` It will run in total for eight months , which I think is a generous period of time to provide support.
” However , Scottish Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop warned : `` If the UK Government continues to reduce support , it is important that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance is devolved and so progress in easing the lockdown may be different in each nation . ''
Her colleague , Scotland ’ s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes , also called for more powers to be given to the Scottish Government to set taxes .
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Nicola Sturgeon calls for extension of Treasury support
The First Minister called on the Treasury to extend the financial support for workers and businesses which currently supports 650,000 Scots. The scheme is due to come to an end in October but it will start being scaled back from August with companies expected to pay a higher share of wages while the UK government continues to subsidise 60 percent of salaries up to cap of £2,500 a month.
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Speaking at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing, she said the figures released on Friday which showed the UK economy fell by more than 20 percent in April "confirms the scale of the economic crisis that has inevitably been caused by the health crisis we face". Ms Sturgeon added: "I have previously welcomed the UK Government's interventions, especially the furlough scheme which has helped to preserve jobs during this period. "But in my view it is now time to signal a further extension of Treasury support.” She stressed other countries such as France had already made the move.
Nicola Sturgeon has warned about the future of the Scottish economy.
Nicola Sturgeon delivering a daily briefing.
The SNP leader continued: “The alternative to extended support being put in place is either that businesses are forced to reopen before it is safe to do so, and that of course could damage health and it could cost lives, or businesses will have to take an even bigger hit and that will cost jobs." But Mr Sunak said that it was “not sustainable” to carry on with the furlough scheme. Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show yesterday, Mr Sunak added: “The furloughing scheme has protected around nine million jobs, a million businesses, two and a half million self-employed people. "Those are the right things to do and the situation would be far worse if we hadn’t done that. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus cases jump up +2,000
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Rishi Sunak has rejected calls to extend the furlough scheme.
“It’s not sustainable to carry on doing that. I think actually there’s a general consensus about that across probably the political and economic spectrum. "It will run in total for eight months, which I think is a generous period of time to provide support.” However, Scottish Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop warned: "If the UK Government continues to reduce support, it is important that there's continued recognition that public health guidance is devolved and so progress in easing the lockdown may be different in each nation." Her colleague, Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, also called for more powers to be given to the Scottish Government to set taxes. DON'T MISS:
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Most of the hospitality industry are on the furlough scheme.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Boris Johnson to scrap foreign aid department – major revamp to be announced now

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to reveal he will be merging the Department for International Development with the Home Office in a major revamp .
The announcement is expected during his Global Britain speech in the House of Commons at 1.30pm .
The move comes after a review into UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Financial Times Whitehall correspondent Sebastian Payne tweeted : `` Confirmed from multiple govt officials : Boris Johnson will announce at 1:30pm that @ foreignoffice and @ DFID_UK are to merge .
`` Ministerial sources say 0.7 percent aid budget will be remain but 'it ’ ll be squeezed for the first time ... there will be less money than the year before . '
'' The move sparked specualation the prime minister would be moving to scrap foreign aid .
In response acting Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said : `` Later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is so intent on taking support away from some of the most vulnerable people in the world .
`` He talks of 'Global Britain ' but his selfish , inward-looking vision for Britain weakens our country everyday he is in office . ''
Mail on Sunday commentator Dan Hodges tweeted : `` Going for the Overseas Aid budget confirms it .
Cummings wants to move away from Covid and shift on to a Culture War footing . ''
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Boris Johnson announces he is merging DfID with Foreign Office
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is merging the Department for International Development (DfID) with the Foreign Office. The announcement was made during his Global Britain speech in the House of Commons this afternoon.
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The merger will help better promote British interests without cutting spending on overseas projects, according to the Prime Minister. He told the Commons: "This will unite our aid with our diplomacy and bring them together in our international effort. "We already punch above our weight, this will help us to punch even harder." The new ministry will be called the Foreign, Commonweath and Development Office and will launch in September. The move comes after a review into UK aid spending by crossbench peer Lord Bew.
Boris Johnson is set to announce he is to scrap foreign aid
Boris Johnson will merge the Department for International Development (DfID) with the Home Office
The decision was immediately criticised by opponents who said it was a deliberate distraction from the government's coronavirus response and would diminish Britain's overseas influence. "The prime minister should stop these distractions and get on with the job of tackling the health and economic crisis we currently face," opposition Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer said. In response acting Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said: "Later today I will ask the PM why he is so intent on taking support away from some of the most vulnerable people in the world. "He talks of 'Global Britain' but his selfish, inward-looking vision for Britain weakens our country everyday he is in office." READ MORE: SNP meddle in Brexit again: Ian Blackford orders Boris to HALT Brexit
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Boris Johnsons's plans have been criticised
International Development secretary Anne Marie Trevelyan is understood to be preparing for a new role as Minister of State in the Foreign Office
Rory Stewart said he was 'strongly' against the plans
"It will lead to a lot of disruption, a lot of uncertainty at a time when the Foreign Office has an enormous amount to be focused on." Douglas Alexander, a former Labour MP who was in charge of Dfid while Gordon Brown was in Downing Street between 2007-10, tweeted: "Abolishing Dfid would be an act of national self-harm that would hurt both the UK's global standing and our efforts to assist the world's poorest people amidst a global pandemic." But Tory MP Bob Seely, who co-wrote a report last year with the right-leaning foreign affairs think tank the Henry Jackson Society (HSJ) arguing for Dfid to be subsumed into the Foreign Office, welcomed the "brave and ambitious approach".
He said: "Aid is vital and will continue to be so but it is also true that we need to integrate better our overseas policy. "This will see aid spent more not less effectively, by ensuring that aid and diplomacy work hand in hand for Britain and the world. "This will result I'm better aid spending, better value for the taxpayer, and more clout for global Britain."


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Sturgeon breaks ranks with No10 as she extends free school meals for summer in Scotland

Speaking at the Scottish Government 's daily coronavirus press conference in Edinburgh , Nicola Sturgeon announced free school meals will be available for families in Scotland during the summer holidays .
The announcement comes as Boris Johnson 's Government is yet to extend the scheme in the rest of the UK despite calls from MPs on both sides of the aisle and footballer Marcus Rashford .
The Prime Minister faces a growing rebellion after he rejected England footballer Marcus Rashford 's demand to extend its free school meal voucher scheme through the summer holidays .
The Manchester United and England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking the Government to reverse its decision not to award free school meals vouchers in England - for which nearly 1.3 million children are eligible - outside of term time .
Gary Lineker , the Labour Party and education leaders have voiced support for the campaign .
Senior Tory MP Mr Halfon said he supports the footballer 's plea because `` so many people up and down the country are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and to feed their families '' .
Speaking on BBC Breakfast , Mr Halfon described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hero of our time '' for appealing for vulnerable children to receive meal vouchers over the summer holiday .
He said : `` The Prime Minister said that when we come out of this , we will not be in austerity again .
`` If that is the case , I think an important example of this would be to keep the school meal programme over the summer , because it is not a lot of extra money if you add up all the different Government food programmes , but it 's simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand it . ''
The Labour Party said it will use an opposition day debate in Parliament on Tuesday to call on the Government to continue to directly fund the provision of free school meals over the holidays .
Shadow education secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey will say : `` It would be deeply callous of the Government not to take this small step to ease the financial pressure on households and ensure children can eat during the summer holidays . ''
A Department for Education spokesman has said the national voucher scheme `` will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Monday , Boris Johnson 's official spokesman said the Prime Minister would respond to Rashford 's letter `` as soon as he can '' .
Commenting on the latest jobs statistics published on Tuesday , which show an increase in unemployment from 3.5 percent to 4.6 percent between February and April in Scotland , Nicola Sturgeon said that dealing with Covid-19 has `` created an economic crisis which demands our full focus and attention '' .
She added that , regardless of the issues with the economy , Scotland should remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that the virus does not run out of control .
The First Minister said : `` Difficult though all of this is , we must guard against a reckless relaxation of lockdown measures .

Nicola Sturgeon calls for ‘continued support’ from UK government
Speaking at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus press conference in Edinburgh, Nicola Sturgeon announced an extra £230 million of funds for Scottish businesses and called on Boris Johnson's Government to follow suit. The First Minister said the funds aimed at supporting "projects that can provide an immediate boost to jobs and the economy".
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She said: "It will support and is designed to support projects that can provide an immediate boost to jobs and growth, while also helping to prepare our economy and our public services for the future." Ms Sturgeon also said there would be investment made in training and skills development, by offering individual training accounts to those who are out of work on on low incomes. With 14,000 on offer from July, the accounts will help to cover online training in IT, construction and early years care. The First Minister also addressed food poverty in Scotland, announcing that the Scottish Government would be extending its free school meals project throughout the summer holiday period. She said: "We know families are under considerable financial pressure just now and free school meals are a vital help to many, but they're also really important to the health and wellbeing of children. "We will provide £12.6 million in funding to local authorities to enable the continuation of free school meals during the period from the end of June to the start of the new term in August." READ MORE: Boris Johnson to scrap foreign aid department – major revamp
Nicola Sturgeon at her daily coronavirus press conference in Edinburgh
Marcus Rashford is campaigning for free school meals to be extended during summer
The First Minister said the funding would be allocated "in a way that allows councils, as many of them do, to co-ordinate school meal provision with wider support that they make available to families". She added that £15 million will also be made available to councils to continue to provide extra support to those in severe poverty or who face other barriers to accessing food. The announcement came minutes before Boris Johnson's Government also extended the scheme in the rest of the UK following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United and England star penned an open letter this week asking the Government to reverse its decision not to award free school meals vouchers in England - for which nearly 1.3 million children are eligible - outside of term time.
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Nicola Sturgeon extends free school meals scheme in Scotland
Gary Lineker, the Labour Party and education leaders have voiced support for the campaign. Senior Tory MP Mr Halfon said he supports the footballer's plea because "so many people up and down the country are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and to feed their families". Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Mr Halfon described Rashford as "an inspiration and a hero of our time" for appealing for vulnerable children to receive meal vouchers over the summer holiday. He said: "The Prime Minister said that when we come out of this, we will not be in austerity again. "If that is the case, I think an important example of this would be to keep the school meal programme over the summer, because it is not a lot of extra money if you add up all the different Government food programmes, but it's simple, it works, and the public understand it." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Priti Patel blasts Sir Keir Starmer for failing to bury Jeremy ‘Corbyn’s hateful past’

The Home Secretary was answering a question from Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan on the topic of recent protests linked to the police killing of George Floyd in the US .
He referenced a letter to the Home Secretary last week in which Labour MPs accused her of exploiting her Asian heritage to challenge the use of violence at Black Lives Matter protests .
He said that he , the Home Secretary and other Conservative colleagues , `` have been subject to torrents of hateful prejudice and frankly racist abuse from the Left 's legions outside , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend , sadly from sources on the benches opposite , as we refuse to conform to their prejudices .
`` Does the Home Secretary agree with me that the Leader of the Opposition should condemn all these attacks and support the full weight of the law being applied equally to everyone no matter how righteous they believe their views are ? ''
The Home Secretary replied : `` He is absolutely right , we should be calling out collectively racist and intolerant behaviour and I am saddened that the leader of the Opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divisive , hateful , racist politics of its former leader . ''
And she condemned the 30 Labour MPs from black , Asian and ethnic backgrounds who sent her the letter .
She said : `` I 'm not even going to dignify that pathetic letter with a response and I think it 's fair to say that sadly too many people are just willing to causally dismiss the contribution of others , others from different ethnic minority backgrounds , who do not necessarily confront or conform to their preconceived ideas of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself is racist . ''
She added : `` We owe it to many across our country and across society to come together to find solutions to the actual inequalities that they face . ''
She also branded neo-Nazi thugs who wreaked havoc in London on Saturday `` patently racist '' and condemned `` shameful scenes '' of officers being attacked .
Miss Patel said that a total of 137 arrests were made on Saturday as racist thugs clashed with police .
The Government is considering `` all options '' , including new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memorials and to protect the police , the Home Secretary said .
`` I refuse to allow our outstanding officers to become society 's punchbag , '' she said .
`` And I refuse to allow monuments to heroes who served their country to be desecrated .
`` So this Government is considering all options ... including the proposed Desecration of War Memorials Bill . ''
MPs were told more than 210,000 people have attended demonstrations across the country following the death in the US of George Floyd , and at least 160 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vast majority passing peacefully .
But 2,000 people attended counter-protests in Westminster , sparking `` ugly scenes '' and `` eruptions of violence '' throughout the day .

Priti Patel brands Jeremy Corbyn’s politics ‘hateful' and 'racist’
The Home Secretary was answering a question from Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan on the topic of recent protests linked to the police killing of George Floyd in the US. He referenced a letter to the Home Secretary last week in which Labour MPs accused her of exploiting her Asian heritage to challenge the use of violence at Black Lives Matter protests.
He said that he, the Home Secretary and other Conservative colleagues, "have been subject to torrents of hateful prejudice and frankly racist abuse from the Left's legions outside, as well as in the case of my right honourable friend, sadly from sources on the benches opposite, as we refuse to conform to their prejudices. "Does the Home Secretary agree with me that the Leader of the Opposition should condemn all these attacks and support the full weight of the law being applied equally to everyone no matter how righteous they believe their views are?" The Home Secretary replied: "He is absolutely right, we should be calling out collectively racist and intolerant behaviour and I am saddened that the leader of the Opposition has effectively failed to depart from the divisive, hateful, racist politics of its former leader."
Priti Patel at the Dispatch Box
Sir Keir Starmer took over from the ineffectual Jeremy Corbyn
And she condemned the 30 Labour MPs from black, Asian and ethnic backgrounds who sent her the letter. She said: "I'm not even going to dignify that pathetic letter with a response and I think it's fair to say that sadly too many people are just willing to causally dismiss the contribution of others, others from different ethnic minority backgrounds, who do not necessarily confront or conform to their preconceived ideas of how ethnic minorities should think. This in itself is racist." She added: "We owe it to many across our country and across society to come together to find solutions to the actual inequalities that they face."
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Priti Patel takes no nonsense from anyone
She also branded neo-Nazi thugs who wreaked havoc in London on Saturday "patently racist" and condemned "shameful scenes" of officers being attacked. Miss Patel said that a total of 137 arrests were made on Saturday as racist thugs clashed with police. The Government is considering "all options", including new laws to stop those who attack war memorials and to protect the police, the Home Secretary said. "I refuse to allow our outstanding officers to become society's punchbag," she said. "And I refuse to allow monuments to heroes who served their country to be desecrated.
"So this Government is considering all options... including the proposed Desecration of War Memorials Bill." MPs were told more than 210,000 people have attended demonstrations across the country following the death in the US of George Floyd, and at least 160 protests took place last weekend, with the vast majority passing peacefully. But 2,000 people attended counter-protests in Westminster, sparking "ugly scenes" and "eruptions of violence" throughout the day.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Boris Johnson handed THREE options Barnier will accept to secure fishing deal with EU

Jill Rutter , a senior fellow at the Institute for Government who specialises in Brexit and Government policy , has laid out the routes the Prime Minister could take to bring the row to an end and strike a trade deal with the bloc .
In a blogpost for The UK in a Changing Europe , Ms Rutter said while recognising the UK as an independent sovereign nation would be an `` easy concession '' for Eurocrats to make , Britain giving way would be a less straight-forward process .
One option is for the UK negotiating team , led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scrap the idea of annual negotiations on fishing access .
The UK is demanding a Norway-style fishing agreement with talks held each year .
Ms Rutter said Britain could acknowledge that `` annual negotiations are simply impossible given the number of shared fish stocks '' in a bid to break the deadlock .
She said : `` The UK would not be overly compromising its independence by agreeing in principle to a more stable framework , with agreements that covered a number of years . ''
She continued : `` Second , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move away from historic shares which reflect fishing patterns from previous decades and agree in principle that the long-run basis would be 'zonal attachment ' which is what the UK wants .
`` But the UK could concede that it will phase in changes over time . ''
She warned that this option would be hard to sell to British fishermen who have long called for foreign boats to be kicked out of UK waters .
She said many in the industry are eagerly awaiting the end of the Brexit transition period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
READ MORE : ‘ Pathetic ’ Lib Dems shamed after desperate plea for Brexit extension But she argued that this option would `` give more time for EU fishing communities to adjust , and time for the UK to work out what how it proposes to deal with additional quota ( and ensure that it benefits UK fishing communities rather than get transferred into foreign hands which has happened to much of England ’ s quota in the past and is one of the major sources of resentment ) . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find common ground on fishing would be to make the agreement conditional to a free trade deal .
She explained : `` Finally , even though the fishing associations are clear that they want no linkage between trade and access , some at least in the industry ( the shellfish fishers who have been hardest hit by the loss of export and restaurant markets from Covid ) , the UK should make clear that the fish deal is conditional on a satisfactory trade deal . ''
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The Times reported the EU is now ready to acknowledge that European trawlers do not have automatic access to the rich British waters .
Mr Barnier is said to have accepted the position .
The EU 's chief Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bloc will recognise the former EU member as an independent coastal state .
And he is also believed to be prepared to agree to hold annual talks with Britain over fishing quotas from next year .
Meanwhile , the Prime Minister has said there is no reason why the bones of a Brexit deal can not be completed by the end of July .

Brexit: Host says EU can't have the 'status quo' with fishing
Jill Rutter, a senior fellow at the Institute for Government who specialises in Brexit and Government policy, has laid out the routes the Prime Minister could take to bring the row to an end and strike a trade deal with the bloc. In a blogpost for The UK in a Changing Europe, Ms Rutter said while recognising the UK as an independent sovereign nation would be an "easy concession" for Eurocrats to make, Britain giving way would be a less straight-forward process.
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One option is for the UK negotiating team, led by David Frost, to agree to scrap the idea of annual negotiations on fishing access. The UK is demanding a Norway-style fishing agreement with talks held each year. Ms Rutter said Britain could acknowledge that "annual negotiations are simply impossible given the number of shared fish stocks" in a bid to break the deadlock. She said: "The UK would not be overly compromising its independence by agreeing in principle to a more stable framework, with agreements that covered a number of years."
Brexit: Boris Johnson's options have been laid out on the table
Boris spoke to EU leaders on Monday
She continued: "Second, while the EU could concede that it needs to move away from historic shares which reflect fishing patterns from previous decades and agree in principle that the long-run basis would be 'zonal attachment' which is what the UK wants. "But the UK could concede that it will phase in changes over time." She warned that this option would be hard to sell to British fishermen who have long called for foreign boats to be kicked out of UK waters. She said many in the industry are eagerly awaiting the end of the Brexit transition period and expect "huge uplifts straight away". READ MORE: ‘Pathetic’ Lib Dems shamed after desperate plea for Brexit extension
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Many British fishermen want to see foreign boats kicked out
But she argued that this option would "give more time for EU fishing communities to adjust, and time for the UK to work out what how it proposes to deal with additional quota (and ensure that it benefits UK fishing communities rather than get transferred into foreign hands which has happened to much of England’s quota in the past and is one of the major sources of resentment)." And the third option for Mr Johnson to find common ground on fishing would be to make the agreement conditional to a free trade deal. She explained: "Finally, even though the fishing associations are clear that they want no linkage between trade and access, some at least in the industry (the shellfish fishers who have been hardest hit by the loss of export and restaurant markets from Covid), the UK should make clear that the fish deal is conditional on a satisfactory trade deal."
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The PM said the bones of a trade deal could be completed by the end of July
Michel Barnier is reportedly ready to cave on fishing
Ms Rutter's advice comes as Michel Barnier is reportedly ready to cave on one of his key fishing demands. The Times reported the EU is now ready to acknowledge that European trawlers do not have automatic access to the rich British waters. Mr Barnier is said to have accepted the position.
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The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is expected to tell the UK the bloc will recognise the former EU member as an independent coastal state. And he is also believed to be prepared to agree to hold annual talks with Britain over fishing quotas from next year. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has said there is no reason why the bones of a Brexit deal cannot be completed by the end of July.
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Brexit deadline: The 5 deadlines you should know about as PM rejects extension

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Brexit deadlines have taken on a new sense of urgency this month , as the Government declines an extension under the backdrop of COVID-19 .
Officials have drawn up a new path for the next few months as they set about hashing out a deal , with several key moments on the horizon .
However , should negotiators fail to arrive at an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have to wade through a no-deal Brexit .
The latest Brexit deadline passed yesterday , on June 15 , when the Prime Minister talked with EU leaders about Brexit for the first time since the country left the union in January .
Then , he confirmed the UK would not formally request an extension and would pick up again next month .
Speaking last week , Ursula Von Der Leyen said four rounds of talks had completed and agreed to `` intensify '' negotiations starting later this month .
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Brexit: UK to 'go out with WTO rules’ says expert
Brexit deadlines have taken on a new sense of urgency this month, as the Government declines an extension under the backdrop of COVID-19. Officials have drawn up a new path for the next few months as they set about hashing out a deal, with several key moments on the horizon. However, should negotiators fail to arrive at an amicable agreement, the already damaged country may have to wade through a no-deal Brexit.
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The upcoming Brexit deadlines The latest Brexit deadline passed yesterday, on June 15, when the Prime Minister talked with EU leaders about Brexit for the first time since the country left the union in January. Then, he confirmed the UK would not formally request an extension and would pick up again next month. Speaking last week, Ursula Von Der Leyen said four rounds of talks had completed and agreed to "intensify" negotiations starting later this month. READ MORE: UK on track for no deal Brexit as Boris Johnson not caving to EU
Brexit deadline: The 5 deadlines you should know about as PM rejects extension
Brexit deadline: Boris Johnson declined a further EU extension
READ MORE Brexit warning: Boris outlines key reason how EU Deal can be reached The new schedule agrees to intensified talks over the next three months, with the next deadline approaching on June 29, when a "restricted round" of discussions begins between UK negotiator David Frost and the EU's Michel Barnier. The "restricted round" will see weekly discussions take place between Brussels and London until July 31. Following meetings take place between Brussels and London in July, August and September this year. The Prime Minister has set an undefined end-of-summer date for a trade deal, marking the next most significant occasion between the Government and the bloc.
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Brexit deadline: David Frost and Michel Barnier have committed to weekly talks starting this month
Speaking after talks in London, Boris Johnson called for more "oomph" in forthcoming negotiations. He said: "I don’t think we’re actually that far apart, but what we need now is to see a bit of oomph in the negotiations. “The faster we can do this, the better, and we see no reason why you shouldn’t get this done in July. “I certainly don’t want to see it going on until the autumn, winter, as I think perhaps in Brussels they would like. DON'T MISS
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READ MORE EU leaders tell Boris bloc must compromise in Brexit talks "I don’t see any point in that, so let’s get it done.” The coronavirus crisis will keep EU leaders occupied for the foreseeable future this year, leading experts to believe a full deal won't emerge until autumn. The Telegraph said "diplomatic sources" suggested a breakthrough would come by October. If this came to pass, MEPs would have time to ratify the deal, with the alternative being a no-deal Brexit.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Ireland deal: Who is Michael Martin? The man who will replace Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach

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A deal has been struck to form Ireland 's new Government after the February general election resulted in a hung parliament .
Fianna Fáil 's Micheál Martin will serve as Taoiseach until December 2022 , when another leader of the three parties will take over .
Talks have been held up due to coronavirus , and Leo Varadkar has been Interim Taoiseach since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most seats in the election with 38 , to Sinn Fein ’ s 37 and Fine Gael ’ s 35 .
The Green Party won 12 .
In the new agreement , Micheál Martin ( Fianna Fail ) , Eamon Ryan ( Green Party ) , and Leo Varadkar ( Fine Gael ) will take turns as Ireland 's premier .
The agreement is truly historic .
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have been political foes since their formation from opposing sides of Ireland ’ s Civil War of the 1920s , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time .
The draft deal , known as the Programme for Government , which comes after two months of negotiations between the parties , will now have to be endorsed by their parliamentary teams , before being put to their respective memberships for approval .

A deal has been struck to form Ireland's new Government after the February general election resulted in a hung parliament. Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin will serve as Taoiseach until December 2022, when another leader of the three parties will take over. Talks have been held up due to coronavirus, and Leo Varadkar has been Interim Taoiseach since the election.
Fianna Fail won the most seats in the election with 38, to Sinn Fein’s 37 and Fine Gael’s 35. The Green Party won 12.
In the new agreement, Micheál Martin (Fianna Fail), Eamon Ryan (Green Party), and Leo Varadkar (Fine Gael) will take turns as Ireland's premier.
The agreement is truly historic. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have been political foes since their formation from opposing sides of Ireland’s Civil War of the 1920s, but will now enter Government together for the first time.
The draft deal, known as the Programme for Government, which comes after two months of negotiations between the parties, will now have to be endorsed by their parliamentary teams, before being put to their respective memberships for approval.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-17--Boris Johnson scraps foreign aid department – major revamp announced in Commons

The merger will help better promote British interests without cutting spending on overseas projects , according to the Prime Minister .
He told the Commons : `` This will unite our aid with our diplomacy and bring them together in our international effort .
`` We already punch above our weight , this will help us to punch even harder . ''
The new ministry will be called the Foreign , Commonweath and Development Office and will launch in September .
The move comes after a review into UK aid spending by crossbench peer Lord Bew .
The decision was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a deliberate distraction from the government 's coronavirus response and would diminish Britain 's overseas influence .
`` The prime minister should stop these distractions and get on with the job of tackling the health and economic crisis we currently face , '' opposition Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer said .
In response acting Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said : `` Later today I will ask the PM why he is so intent on taking support away from some of the most vulnerable people in the world .
`` He talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , inward-looking vision for Britain weakens our country everyday he is in office . ''
READ MORE : SNP meddle in Brexit again : Ian Blackford orders Boris to HALT Brexit '' It will lead to a lot of disruption , a lot of uncertainty at a time when the Foreign Office has an enormous amount to be focused on . ''
Douglas Alexander , a former Labour MP who was in charge of Dfid while Gordon Brown was in Downing Street between 2007-10 , tweeted : `` Abolishing Dfid would be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the UK 's global standing and our efforts to assist the world 's poorest people amidst a global pandemic . ''
But Tory MP Bob Seely , who co-wrote a report last year with the right-leaning foreign affairs think tank the Henry Jackson Society ( HSJ ) arguing for Dfid to be subsumed into the Foreign Office , welcomed the `` brave and ambitious approach '' .
He said : `` Aid is vital and will continue to be so but it is also true that we need to integrate better our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid spent more not less effectively , by ensuring that aid and diplomacy work hand in hand for Britain and the world .
`` This will result I 'm better aid spending , better value for the taxpayer , and more clout for global Britain . ''
Former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron , whose coalition government wrote the pledge to spend 0.7 % of gross national income on aid into law in 2015 , said it would mean `` less expertise , less voice for development at the top table and ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Andrew Mitchell , Tory MP and former DfID secretary said abandoning the department would be a `` quite extraordinary mistake '' .
He said it had been `` one of the most effective and respected engines of international development anywhere in the world , '' according to the BBC .
International Development secretary Anne Marie Trevelyan is understood to be preparing for a new role as Minister of State in the Foreign Office .
Mr Johnson wrote the foreword for the HJS report , which was published before he became Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is an original and important contribution to the debate , and will give food for thought - and encouragement - to all who believe in a global Britain . ''


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--SNP MP leaves Commons in stitches at claim Brexit has increased support for independence

The House of Commons erupted into peels of laughter at Pete Wishart 's unusual attack on Michael Gove .
The SNP MP mockingly paid tribute to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for aiding the fight for Scottish independence .
Mr Wishart claimed that the ferverence for Brexit had alienated many in Scotland , which would help the SNP .
He said of Mr Gove : `` He , more than any other senior Tory , has made the single biggest contribution to the cause of independence in Scotland .
`` It 's been his supreme efforts in Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sustained majority support .
`` All of us that support an independent Scotland salute him today , and a statue will soon be commissioned in Aberdeen .
`` I 'm sure all that nonsense and Euro-blaming looks like progress to him . ''
Mr Wishart continued : `` But for us in Scotland , it just confirms why we want to get out of the dysfunctional union .
`` Just look at last week , he totally and contentiously ignored the representations from all the devolved administrations about the Brexit extension .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they felt there was no point engaging with them any longer .
`` So can I ask the Sceretary of State , what is the point of devolved administrations engaging with this Government anymore ? ''
He added : `` We know that the cause of Scottish nationalism , despite the ardour with which he puts his case , will sadly not prevail intellectually , morally , economically or politically .
`` He makes the point , of course , that there has been a difference in opinion between the Scottish Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of extension .
`` But there has been extensive engagement between the Scottish , Welsh and Northern Ireland executives .
`` Of course , we take different views , but also work together to safeguard the interests of our United Kingdom .
`` I hope that his colleagues in the Scottish Government will continue to engage constructively in the interests of every citizen of the United Kingdom . ''

Michael Gove laughs at Pete Wishart’s ‘metaphor’
The House of Commons erupted into peels of laughter at Pete Wishart's unusual attack on Michael Gove. The SNP MP mockingly paid tribute to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for aiding the fight for Scottish independence. Mr Wishart claimed that the ferverence for Brexit had alienated many in Scotland, which would help the SNP.
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He said of Mr Gove: "He, more than any other senior Tory, has made the single biggest contribution to the cause of independence in Scotland. "It's been his supreme efforts in Brexit that have pushed support for Scottish independence to sustained majority support. "All of us that support an independent Scotland salute him today, and a statue will soon be commissioned in Aberdeen. "I'm sure all that nonsense and Euro-blaming looks like progress to him." READ MORE: Sunak issues stern response amid fears Sturgeon could break ranks
SNP MP leaves Commons in stitches at claim Brexit has increased support for independence
'We know the union is safe, and we know Scottish nationalism will not prevail.'
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Mr Wishart continued: "But for us in Scotland, it just confirms why we want to get out of the dysfunctional union. "Just look at last week, he totally and contentiously ignored the representations from all the devolved administrations about the Brexit extension. "He treated them with such disdain that they felt there was no point engaging with them any longer. "So can I ask the Sceretary of State, what is the point of devolved administrations engaging with this Government anymore?"
'I'm sure all that nonsense and Euro-blaming looks like progress to him.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Canada style Brexit: What is a Canada style Brexit?

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The European Union @ @ @ @ @ is called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ( CETA ) .
The EU first @ @ @ @ @ than 10 years ago in 2009 , and CETA came in to force in 2017 @ @ @ @ @ been signed off by all of the European Union member states .
While much discussion @ @ @ @ @ a “ zero-tariff , zero quota ” Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU @ @ @ @ @ so .
CETA eliminates most , not all , but most tariffs on goods traded @ @ @ @ @ Canada .
Tariffs , which are taxes paid on imported goods , remain on chicken @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE : Brexit : UK to 'go out with WTO rules ’ says expert @ @ @ @ @ ]

Canada CETA negotiator: Financial services loophole exists for UK
The European Union’s agreement with Canada is called the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The EU first started negotiations with Canada more than 10 years ago in 2009, and CETA came in to force in 2017 – although it has not been signed off by all of the European Union member states.
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What is a Canada style Brexit? While much discussion has been had around wanting a “zero-tariff, zero quota” Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU, CETA does not do so. CETA eliminates most, not all, but most tariffs on goods traded between the European Union and Canada. Tariffs, which are taxes paid on imported goods, remain on chicken, meat and eggs.
Canada has a good trade deal with the European Union
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READ MORE Boris Johnson handed THREE options Barnier will accept on fishing CETA’s job is also to increase quotas, which are the amount of a product that can be exported without incurring extra charges. However, the organisation does not get rid of them altogether. As an example, quotas on EU cheeses exported to Canada increased from 18,500 tonnes to 31,972 tonnes a year. CETA does not, however, do much for trade in services and financial sectors – both of which are essential to the UK economy. It also does not remove border checks, meaning there remains a possibility that goods have to be examined at ports to ensure they meet regulatory and paperwork requirements.
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CETA ensures the food standards remain at an all time high
The UK exported £291billion of goods and service to the EU
CETA also ensures there is co-operation between nations in terms of standards. This means that something made in an EU member country can go through all the necessary health and safety checks without having to repeat them once it arrives in Canada. Another bonus of CETA is that professional qualifications are recognised both in Canada and in the EU, making it much easier for people to emigrate for work. Countries which are close together politically tend to trade more, especially in goods, and that is the case between the EU and UK.


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Boris blasted by ex-Tory PM David Cameron over Foreign Office merger 'mistake'

The former prime minister joined a growing chorus of disapproval against the move which will see the creation of a new Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office .
The target of spending 0.7 percent of the UK 's Gross National Income ( GNI ) on development , which was part of the December manifesto and is enshrined in law , will remain .
But Mr Johnson told MPs it was `` outdated '' to keep the departments separate .
Mr Cameron , Tory prime minister from 2010 to 2016 , said the merger was a mistake which would reduce global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The Prime Minister is right to maintain the commitment to 0.7 percent - it saves lives , promotes a safer world and builds British influence .
`` But the decision to merge the departments is a mistake .
`` More could and should be done to co-ordinate aid and foreign policy , including through the National Security Council , but the end of DFID will mean less expertise , less voice for development at the top table and ultimately less respect for the UK overseas . ''
The move has come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Opposition MPs .
Tory MP Andrew Mitchell , who served as international development secretary during the coalition government , said : `` Abolishing DFID would be a quite extraordinary mistake .
`` It would destroy one of the most effective and respected engines of international development anywhere in the world . ''
Rory Stewart , a former international development secretary and foreign office minister who challenged Mr Johnson for the Conservative leadership last year , said he would have been `` strongly '' arguing against the shake-up if he was still in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't think it is the smart option .
`` There are many other things we need to be concentrating on at the moment .
`` It will lead to a lot of disruption , a lot of uncertainty at a time when the Foreign Office has an enormous amount to be focused on . ''
Labour also hit out at the move , with shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy describing it as a retreat .
She tweeted : `` Extraordinary that in the middle of a global crisis , the UK is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has long been one of Britain 's strengths helping us to build strong alliances , act as a moral force and creating greater global security .
`` Once again we are diminished in the world . ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson rages at Starmer 's claim PM 'deflecting ' from COVID-19 And London Mayor Sadiq Khan also was also fiercely critical of Mr Johnson 's actions .
He said : `` At a time when international aid and partnership is more crucial than ever , abolishing DFID is a terrible decision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ way on international development and climate change .
`` The Tories have now scrapped the two govt departments leading on these key issues . ''

Boris Johnson announces he is merging DfID with Foreign Office
The former prime minister joined a growing chorus of disapproval against the move which will see the creation of a new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The target of spending 0.7 percent of the UK's Gross National Income (GNI) on development, which was part of the December manifesto and is enshrined in law, will remain. But Mr Johnson told MPs it was "outdated" to keep the departments separate.
The decision to merge the departments is a mistake David Cameron
Mr Cameron, Tory prime minister from 2010 to 2016, said the merger was a mistake which would reduce global respect for the UK. He tweeted: "The Prime Minister is right to maintain the commitment to 0.7 percent - it saves lives, promotes a safer world and builds British influence. "But the decision to merge the departments is a mistake. "More could and should be done to co-ordinate aid and foreign policy, including through the National Security Council, but the end of DFID will mean less expertise, less voice for development at the top table and ultimately less respect for the UK overseas." The move has come under fire from former international development secretaries and Opposition MPs.
David Cameron has branded Boris Johnson's decision a mistake
Tory MP Andrew Mitchell, who served as international development secretary during the coalition government, said: "Abolishing DFID would be a quite extraordinary mistake. "It would destroy one of the most effective and respected engines of international development anywhere in the world." Rory Stewart, a former international development secretary and foreign office minister who challenged Mr Johnson for the Conservative leadership last year, said he would have been "strongly" arguing against the shake-up if he was still in office. He said: "I don't think it is the smart option. "There are many other things we need to be concentrating on at the moment. "It will lead to a lot of disruption, a lot of uncertainty at a time when the Foreign Office has an enormous amount to be focused on."
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David Cameron has hit out at Boris Johnson's Dfid move
Labour also hit out at the move, with shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy describing it as a retreat. She tweeted: "Extraordinary that in the middle of a global crisis, the UK is retreating from the world. "Aid has long been one of Britain's strengths helping us to build strong alliances, act as a moral force and creating greater global security. "Once again we are diminished in the world." READ MORE: Boris Johnson rages at Starmer's claim PM 'deflecting' from COVID-19
Britain is legally committed to spending 0.7 percent of GNI on international developlent
Critics fear Boris Johnson's plan undermines Britain's reputation overseas
And London Mayor Sadiq Khan also was also fiercely critical of Mr Johnson's actions. He said: "At a time when international aid and partnership is more crucial than ever, abolishing DFID is a terrible decision. "Under Labour the UK led the way on international development and climate change. "The Tories have now scrapped the two govt departments leading on these key issues."
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Boris Johnson announced his decision in the House of Commons


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Michael Gove warns Brussels 'independent' UK will NOT be shackled to EU rules after Brexit

The UK will seek to shake off any and all influence from the European Union after it has left , according to Michael Gove .
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster had appeared in the Commons to update the House on Brexit negotiations .
He had replied to a question from his Labour counterpart , Rachel Reeves , about safeguarding the security of British citizens .
Ms Reeves asked : `` We were promised broad , comprehensive and balanced security partnership .
`` There is no greater priority than keeping the British people safe and secure .
`` On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked for reassurance that as of January 1 the UK would still have access to the quantity and quality of data it currently has with regards to European criminal records .
`` Can the minister provide an answer because two weeks ago , the Prime Minister was unable to ? ''
READ MORE : Furious Sadiq Khan says 'pig-headed ' Boris must stop no deal Brexit Mr Gove told her : `` We do believe that it is possible to make progress on a sweep of arrangements .
`` One thing we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Court of Justice .
`` We voted to be an independent nation and we must honour that decision .
`` Democracy is more important than any other principle . ''
Brexit talks are to be `` revitalised '' in July in an effort to secure a deal before the end of the year .
The Prime Minister met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in an attempt to inject new momentum into flagging negotiations .
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Brexit: UK won't 'accept jurisdiction' of ECJ says Michael Gove
The UK will seek to shake off any and all influence from the European Union after it has left, according to Michael Gove. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster had appeared in the Commons to update the House on Brexit negotiations. He had replied to a question from his Labour counterpart, Rachel Reeves, about safeguarding the security of British citizens.
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Ms Reeves asked: "We were promised broad, comprehensive and balanced security partnership. "There is no greater priority than keeping the British people safe and secure. "On June 3, the MP for Maidenhead asked for reassurance that as of January 1 the UK would still have access to the quantity and quality of data it currently has with regards to European criminal records. "Can the minister provide an answer because two weeks ago, the Prime Minister was unable to?" READ MORE: Furious Sadiq Khan says 'pig-headed' Boris must stop no deal Brexit
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove
Michael Gove warns Brussels 'independent' UK will NOT be shackled to EU rules after Brexit
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Mr Gove told her: "We do believe that it is possible to make progress on a sweep of arrangements. "One thing we cannot do is accept the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice. "We voted to be an independent nation and we must honour that decision. "Democracy is more important than any other principle."
'We voted to be an independent nation and we must honour that decision.'
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Corbyn's politics branded 'racist' by Priti Patel in fiery House of Commons response

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The Home Secretary @ @ @ @ @ the House of Commons about the recent protests in London and other UK cities in @ @ @ @ @ 's death in the United States .
She turned on Labour leader Keir Starmer , @ @ @ @ @ line of his predecessor 's approach to politics .
She said : `` I ’ @ @ @ @ @ of the opposition has effectively failed to depart from the divisive , hateful , racist @ @ @ @ @ ” Ms Patel did not elaborate on what exactly she found racist about Mr Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ the comments after Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan raised a question .
He referenced a @ @ @ @ @ last week from black and minority ethnic Labour lawmakers .

Priti Patel brands Jeremy Corbyn’s politics ‘hateful' and 'racist’
The Home Secretary was answering a question in the House of Commons about the recent protests in London and other UK cities in the wake of George Floyd's death in the United States. She turned on Labour leader Keir Starmer, accusing him of towing the line of his predecessor's approach to politics.
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She said: "I’m saddened that the leader of the opposition has effectively failed to depart from the divisive, hateful, racist politics of its former leader.” Ms Patel did not elaborate on what exactly she found racist about Mr Corbyn's politics. She made the comments after Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan raised a question. He referenced a letter sent to Ms Patel last week from black and minority ethnic Labour lawmakers.
Priti Patel branded Jeremy Corbyn's politics racist in the House of Commons
Corbyn's supporters leapt to his defence
The group accused the Home Secretary of "gaslighting" black people and communities by using her own experience of being discriminated against. Staunch supporters of Mr Corbyn leapt to his defence on social media. One man tweeted a dated snap of Mr Corbyn taking part in an anti-apartheid rally back in the day. The supporter said the socialist was the "most consistently anti-racist politician" to have graced modern British politics. READ MORE: Priti Patel blasts Starmer for failing to bury ‘Corbyn’s hateful past’
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Ms Patel did not point out what policy of Mr Corbyn she found to be racist
Protests in London
Another Corbyn backer hit out at Ms Patel over her choice of words. They argued that the former Labour leader who stepped down in March has been an "anti-racist campaigner for decades". Another person said the "thought of Priti Patel saying Corbyn's policies were racist when she has been at the helm of the most regressive immigration policy in God knows how long" was nothing short of "outrageous".
Labour: Sophy Ridge asks if Corbyn was the 'problem' for party
One woman branded Ms Patel's claims "ridiculous". She tweeted: "She's got a nerve saying this. "Her party's policies are beyond contempt."
Police form a wall to keep out protesters in London


thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--Brexit POLL: What is your preferred Brexit? No deal, trade deal or Remain – VOTE HERE

Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether they want a trade agreement , no deal or Remain .
The Prime Minister said there is a “ very good ” chance of striking an agreement with Brussels following a video conference on Monday with European Council chief Charles Michel , European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament president David Sassoli .
This poll has now closed , please check this LINK for results .
Speaking in Downing Street , Mr Johnson insisted a deal could be concluded `` provided we really focus now and get on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was `` very clear what the UK needs '' from the agreement .
He added : `` We ca n't have the involvement of the European Court of Justice in this country , we ca n't have a system whereby we continue to have to obey EU law even when we 're out of the EU and we 've got to get a great deal for our fish . ''
The two sides have agreed to an `` intensified '' negotiating timetable after little progress was made in the last four rounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally accepted the UK will not extend the December 31 transition period deadline .
Mr Johnson said : `` I do n't think we 're actually that far apart , but what we need now is to see a bit of oomph in the negotiations . ''
In a joint statement , the two sides said the earlier rounds of talks led by the Prime Minister 's Europe adviser David Frost and EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier had been `` constructive '' but `` new momentum was required '' .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` intensify the talks in July and to create the most conducive conditions for concluding and ratifying a deal before the end of 2020 '' .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson handed THREE options Barnier will accept on fishing But Mr Michel insisted the EU would stand by its call for a “ level playing field ” to ensure fair competition by forcing the UK to stick to Brussels ’ rules on workers ' rights , environmental protections and state subsidies .
The UK has so far refused the demand arguing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes further than conditions on other countries the EU has trade deals with .
Mr Michel said a `` broad and ambitious '' agreement was in both sides ' interests but the level playing field was `` essential '' .
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[ VIDEO ] He added that the EU was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tank but not to buy a pig in a poke '' .
The Prime Minister said a deal could be done but `` the faster we can do this the better '' .
On the possibility of a `` cut-off date '' on the talks to give businesses certainty , Mr Johnson said : `` What we already said today is the faster we can do this the better , we see no reason why you should n't get that done in July .
`` The issue is very clear , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the manifesto was very clear .

Boris Johnson says a Brexit deal ‘needs to be done’
Express.co.uk readers can vote in our poll on whether they want a trade agreement, no deal or Remain. The Prime Minister said there is a “very good” chance of striking an agreement with Brussels following a video conference on Monday with European Council chief Charles Michel, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament president David Sassoli. This poll has now closed, please check this LINK for results.
Speaking in Downing Street, Mr Johnson insisted a deal could be concluded "provided we really focus now and get on and do it". He said it was "very clear what the UK needs" from the agreement. He added: "We can't have the involvement of the European Court of Justice in this country, we can't have a system whereby we continue to have to obey EU law even when we're out of the EU and we've got to get a great deal for our fish." The two sides have agreed to an "intensified" negotiating timetable after little progress was made in the last four rounds of talks.
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And the EU has finally accepted the UK will not extend the December 31 transition period deadline. Mr Johnson said: "I don't think we're actually that far apart, but what we need now is to see a bit of oomph in the negotiations." In a joint statement, the two sides said the earlier rounds of talks led by the Prime Minister's Europe adviser David Frost and EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier had been "constructive" but "new momentum was required". In their video conference the leaders agreed plans to "intensify the talks in July and to create the most conducive conditions for concluding and ratifying a deal before the end of 2020". READ MORE: Boris Johnson handed THREE options Barnier will accept on fishing
The Prime Minister said there is a “very good” chance of striking an agreement with Brussels following a video conference on Monday with European Council chief Charles Michel, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament president David Sassoli
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But Mr Michel insisted the EU would stand by its call for a “level playing field” to ensure fair competition by forcing the UK to stick to Brussels’ rules on workers' rights, environmental protections and state subsidies. The UK has so far refused the demand arguing that it limits Britain’s sovereignty and goes further than conditions on other countries the EU has trade deals with. Mr Michel said a "broad and ambitious" agreement was in both sides' interests but the level playing field was "essential". DON'T MISS
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He added that the EU was "ready to put a tiger in the tank but not to buy a pig in a poke". The Prime Minister said a deal could be done but "the faster we can do this the better". On the possibility of a "cut-off date" on the talks to give businesses certainty, Mr Johnson said: "What we already said today is the faster we can do this the better, we see no reason why you shouldn't get that done in July. "The issue is very clear, we fought an election based on these ideas, the manifesto was very clear.
The Prime Minister said a deal could be done but "the faster we can do this the better"
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-16--'Britons want to know!' Boris rages at Starmer's claim PM 'deflecting' from COVID-19

Addressing the Commons on Tuesday , Boris Johnson announced he will merge the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development to create a new Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office .
But Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of making the statement to `` deflect '' from the coronavirus pandemic .
Sir Keir said : `` We should see this statement for what it is , the tactics of pure distraction . ''
He added : `` A few hours ago the ONS figures showed a fall of 600,000 people on the payroll .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we could be on a verge of the return to mass unemployment , something we 've not seen for a generation .
`` We 've also one of the highest death rolls from Covid-19 in the world , at least 41,700 deaths and likely to be far greater than that .
`` And in the last hour the Government has u-turned on free school meals . ''
Mr Starmer said : `` This statement is intended to deflect attention from all of that and can I assure the Prime Minister it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson hit back : `` If the Right Honourable Gentleman does not want a statement in the House about an important Whitehall reform then I think he misrepresents the use of the House .
`` It 's very , very important that we should make these statements and I 'm very , very proud of what we are doing .
`` Anybody who has any experience of the matter will know that at the moment UK overseas we are less than the some of our part . ''
He added : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coherent joined message for our international partners and that we speak with one voice .
`` And at a time when the UK is spending £15 billion on overseas aid , I think the British people will want to know what we are doing right now to make that spending more efficient .
`` And they will want to know what we are doing to ensure that the UK is supporting the campaign to develop a vaccine against coronavirus .
`` And I 'm very proud of what the UK is doing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured $ 8.8 billion at the recent summit to develop a vaccine . ''
Sir Keir Starmer also said the UK can not play a leading role in the world by abolishing Dfid .
He said : `` I passionately believe in Britain , I am proud of this country , I want to see it playing a leading global role again , a role we frankly have n't played in the last decade .
`` I want to see Britain as a moral force for good in the world , a force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world on global security , leading the global search for a vaccine , leading the fight against poverty , climate change and gender inequality .
`` We do n't achieve that by abolishing one of the best performing and important departments . ''
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Boris Johnson clashes with Keir Starmer on foreign aid statement
Addressing the Commons on Tuesday, Boris Johnson announced he will merge the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development to create a new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. But Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of making the statement to "deflect" from the coronavirus pandemic. Sir Keir said: "We should see this statement for what it is, the tactics of pure distraction."
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He added: "A few hours ago the ONS figures showed a fall of 600,000 people on the payroll. The economy contracted by 20% in April and we could be on a verge of the return to mass unemployment, something we've not seen for a generation. "We've also one of the highest death rolls from Covid-19 in the world, at least 41,700 deaths and likely to be far greater than that. "And in the last hour the Government has u-turned on free school meals." Mr Starmer said: "This statement is intended to deflect attention from all of that and can I assure the Prime Minister it will not work." To which Mr Johnson hit back: "If the Right Honourable Gentleman does not want a statement in the House about an important Whitehall reform then I think he misrepresents the use of the House. READ MORE: Coronavirus update: Scientists discover 'breakthrough' treatment
Boris Johnson announced he will merge the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the DID
Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of 'deflecting' from coronavirus
"It's very, very important that we should make these statements and I'm very, very proud of what we are doing. "Anybody who has any experience of the matter will know that at the moment UK overseas we are less than the some of our part." He added: "It is absolutely vital that we have a coherent joined message for our international partners and that we speak with one voice. "And at a time when the UK is spending £15 billion on overseas aid, I think the British people will want to know what we are doing right now to make that spending more efficient. "And they will want to know what we are doing to ensure that the UK is supporting the campaign to develop a vaccine against coronavirus. "And I'm very proud of what the UK is doing. I think it's fantastic that we secured $8.8 billion at the recent summit to develop a vaccine."
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Sir Keir Starmer also said the UK cannot play a leading role in the world by abolishing Dfid. He said: "I passionately believe in Britain, I am proud of this country, I want to see it playing a leading global role again, a role we frankly haven't played in the last decade. "I want to see Britain as a moral force for good in the world, a force for global justice and co-operation, leading the world on global security, leading the global search for a vaccine, leading the fight against poverty, climate change and gender inequality. "We don't achieve that by abolishing one of the best performing and important departments." DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-06-17--PMQs LIVE: 'Absolutely wrong!' Boris blasts back at Starmer in furious poverty row

The Labour Party leader is likely to quiz Boris Johnson over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic , as the UK begins to ease restrictions across the country .
Earlier this week , the government were forced into a U-turn which will now allow about 1.3m children in England to be able to claim free school meal vouchers in the summer holidays , after a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford .
Mr Johnson is likely to face a grilling over the issue , after Labour ’ s Sir Keir said the move was a `` welcome U-turn '' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions over Mr Johnson ’ s crunch meeting with EU chiefs - as the two sides plan to agree to an agreement in the coming months to avoid no deal .
Labour leader Sir Keir has also urged the Government to bring forward a rescue deal to save thousands of aviation jobs .
It comes as several major airlines have announced job cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Its likely Mr Johnson will also face questions about the state of the economy as the immediate impact of coronavirus lockdown became clear last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20.4 percent in April presenting huge warnings about future unemployment across Britain .
The 2-metre social distancing rule is also likely to be debated in the House of Commons - with the Prime Minister expected to face questions from his own party .
Mr Johnson has been pressed to relax the rule from 2-metres to lower - like other countries across Europe - to give the hospitality sector a chance to recover once coronavirus restrictions are relaxed .
PMQs LIVE UPDATES TO FOLLOW BELOW from midday : Boris Johnson was urged to block @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labelling legislation ” which allows “ beef from anywhere in the world to be labelled as British beef as long as it is packaged in this country.
” Alistair Carmichael said : “ If the Prime Minister is serious about maintaining food standards…will he do something to close that loophole.
” Mr Johnson quickly replied : “ Yes , Mr Speaker .
I can only say it must be one of those things that is currently governed by the laws of the EU .
“ To which he is bound to return an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Mr Speaker , we on this side of the House want to take advantage of the freedoms we have won .
And the freedoms the British people have decided to take back .
“ To make sure Scottish beef farmers do have the protections they need.
” 12.28pm update : Boris urged to support innovative solutions to tackle to coronavirus crisis Prime Minister insisted he had used innovative solutions in dealing with rough sleeping while he was London Mayor .
He said : “ We have made huge progress to tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much better.
” Prime Minister Boris Johnson describes the position of Keir Starmer on children going back to school as `` wibble-wobble ” .
The Liberal Democrat politician urged the Prime Minister to extend the Brexit transition period .
Mr Davey urged to UK to show “ common sense ” and extend the deadline that was set before the coronavirus crisis .
Mr Johnson insisted the UK would not be extending the transition period with the EU .
Ian Blackford demanded more from the government to help children in poverty across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Marcus Rashford has shown more “ moral leadership ” than the government .
Mr Johnson insisted there will be tough times ahead but the government will do more where they can .
The Prime Minister was quizzed over the state of UK fisheries after the transition period ends with the EU .
Mr Johnson said : “ We are going to become an independent coastal state.
” 12.11pm update : Keir Starmer asks about funding for local government The Labour Party leader quizzed Mr Johnson over funding for local government , specifically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by repeatedly asking the Labour Party leader to say that schools were safe to return to for some students .
Boris fires back at Starmer over schools in England and whether they are “ safe to go back to ” .
The Labour Party leader raged : “ This is turning into opposition questions .
If he wants to swap places- I ’ ll do it now.
” Mr Starmer insisted he had just read the government reports findings which prompted a furious response from Mr Johnson .
The Prime Minister said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what he calls an anticipated rise , rather than a rise that has actually taken place .
“ A new concept is coming into our deliberations .
What we are talking about is what has actually happened .
“ A reduction in poverty .
Of course , we are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on the UK economy .
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PMQ's: Boris Johnson clashes with Keir Starmer on poverty in UK
Boris Johnson clashed with Sir Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday afternoon. The Labour Party leader was quick to quiz the Prime Minister over child poverty in the UK. During the spat between the two leaders, Mr Johnson insisted Sir Keir was "completely wrong" with his assessment of the situation.
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During the heated session, the Labour Party leader also grilled Mr Johnson over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, the government were forced into a U-turn which will now allow about 1.3m children in England to be able to claim free school meal vouchers in the summer holidays, after a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford. Mr Johnson was pressed over the issue, with Labour’s Sir Keir earlier describing the move was a "welcome U-turn".
Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer clash in the Commons
Mr Johnson was also pressured on the state of the economy as the immediate impact of coronavirus lockdown became clear last week. UK GDP fell by a record 20.4 percent in April. There were also huge warnings about future unemployment across Britain. During PMQs, Mr Johnson was also pressed by the Lib Dems to delay the Brexit transition - something he has repeatedly ruled out. PMQs LIVE UPDATES TO FOLLOW BELOW from midday:
Boris Johnson in Prime Minister's Questions
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12.29pm update: Boris turns tables on Lib Dems Boris Johnson was urged to block out a "loophole" in “labelling legislation” which allows “beef from anywhere in the world to be labelled as British beef as long as it is packaged in this country.” Alistair Carmichael said: “If the Prime Minister is serious about maintaining food standards…will he do something to close that loophole?” Mr Johnson quickly replied: “Yes, Mr Speaker. I can only say it must be one of those things that is currently governed by the laws of the EU. “To which he is bound to return an independent Scotland should that catastrophe ever arise. “Mr Speaker, we on this side of the House want to take advantage of the freedoms we have won. And the freedoms the British people have decided to take back. “To make sure Scottish beef farmers do have the protections they need.” 12.28pm update: Boris urged to support innovative solutions to tackle to coronavirus crisis Prime Minister insisted he had used innovative solutions in dealing with rough sleeping while he was London Mayor. He said: “We have made huge progress to tackle rough sleeping. It has got much much better.” 12.22pm update: Boris Johnson takes another swipe at Starmer Prime Minister Boris Johnson describes the position of Keir Starmer on children going back to school as "wibble-wobble”. READ MORE: Coronavirus LIVE: Hancock says new drug has passed test and is available to use NOW
Sir Keir Starmer quizzing Boris Johnson in Prime Minister's Questions
PMQ’s: Johnson hits back at Davey’s Brexit delay demand
12.19pm update: Sir Ed Davey urges Boris to extend transition period The Liberal Democrat politician urged the Prime Minister to extend the Brexit transition period. Mr Davey called for the UK to show “common sense” and extend the deadline that was set before the coronavirus crisis. Mr Johnson insisted Brexit Britain would not be extending the transition period with the EU. 12.17pm update: Ian Blackford attacks the Prime Minister Ian Blackford demanded more from the government to help children in poverty across the UK. The SNP’s Westminster leader said Marcus Rashford has shown more “moral leadership” than the government. Mr Johnson insisted there will be tough times ahead but the government will do more where they can. 12.14pm update: Boris Johnson quizzed over Brexit Britain’s fisheries
The Prime Minister was quizzed over the state of UK fisheries after the transition period ends with the EU. Mr Johnson said: “We are going to become an independent coastal state.”
Sir Ed Davey asked Boris Johnson to extend the Brexit transition period
12.11pm update: Sir Keir Starmer asks about funding for local government The Labour Party leader quizzed Mr Johnson over funding for local government, specifically councils. The Prime Minister shot back by repeatedly asking the Labour Party leader to say that schools were safe to return to for some students. 12.08pm update: Boris and Starmer engaged in blistering row Boris fires back at Starmer over schools in England and whether they are “safe to go back to”. The Labour Party leader raged: “This is turning into opposition questions. If he wants to swap places- I’ll do it now.” 12.06pm update: Labour leader continues to press the PM Mr Starmer insisted he had just read the government's report findings to the Prime Minister which prompted a furious response from Mr Johnson. The Prime Minister said: “The right honourable gentlemen is talking about what he calls an anticipated rise, rather than a rise that has actually taken place. “A new concept is coming into our deliberations. What we are talking about is what has actually happened. “A reduction in poverty. Of course, we are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on the UK economy.”