thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--Brexit warning: Boris told NOT to sell out UK fishing to EU – ‘Voters will unleash fury’

Boris Johnson delivered Brexit as promised on January 31 , clearing the path for the UK to finally officially leaving the European Union .
He will now turn his attentions to securing a favourable trade deal with Brussels , but wants a full agreement struck within the transition period , which he has insisted will end in December 2020 .
But fishing is already fast emerging as a huge stumbling block even before talks between the UK and EU starting in March .
The Prime Minister is pushing for a Canada-style deal has insisted British fishing grounds are “ first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the EU ’ s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned allowing European trawlers into British waters was “ inextricably linked ” to striking a trade agreement .
In the latest Express.co.uk poll , readers were asked : “ Do you fear Boris Johnson will sell out British fishing in an EU trade deal ?
” The poll , which ran from 11.30am until 9.30pm on Thursday , February 6 , found 54.4 percent ( 3,791 readers ) fear the Prime Minister will sacrifice UK fishing for a good post-Brexit agreement with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , highlighting uncertainty over this key issue , with 43.2 percent ( 3,012 readers ) believing he won ’ t take this step .
The remaining 2.4 percent ( 172 readers ) selected the “ don ’ t know ” option .
But , Express.co.uk readers have issued Mr Johnson with a huge warning that he will make his Conservative Party unelectable and hand power to Labour if he backs down from his current stance on UK fishing .
One reader said : “ The sorry truth is that Boris was the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is why the Tory Party did so well at the general election .
“ But Boris - like all politicians - is very good at saying and promising one thing , only to forget what he has said and promised when it comes to the crunch .
“ If he does stand strong against the EU and defends our fishing rights fully , he will ensure the Tories are in Government for 10 to 15 years at least .
“ If he does not , he will unleash anger across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcome at the next general election - a Labour Government.
” A second reader commented : “ If Johnson sells out the fishermen for a second time to the EU , then come the next general election , the people will sell him out as they will not elect him or his party again .
“ Johnson should think hard - one slip and he will not get a second chance.
” DO N'T MISS Michel Barnier ’ s ‘ bullying ’ tactics exposed as ‘ leverage ’ [ PODCAST ] Brexiteers ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plea for UK waters access [ VIDEO ] UK will come out on top in EU trade talks , business leader predicts [ COMMENT ] Another reader wrote : “ If Boris goes back on his word , the Conservatives will never be in power again .
“ He would put the Labour lot in power , and that would be suicidal for our great country.
” One reader also warned Mr Johnson ’ s huge majority of 80 from December ’ s general election will evaporate , and that he would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexiteers all over the country ” .
The Government has introduced legislation which it says ensures the UK will become an independent coastal state , quitting Europe ’ s Common Fisheries Policy and ending automatic access for EU vessels to fish in British waters .
But with future access and quotas set to be negotiated with the EU , there are concerns the fishing industry could lose out if it is used as a bargaining chip .
Speaking on Monday , the Prime Minister said : “ There is no need for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules on competition policies , subsidies , social protection , the environment or anything similar , any more than the EU should be obliged to accept UK rules .
“ The UK will maintain the highest standards in these areas , better in many respects than those of the EU , without the compulsion of a treaty.
” He added that if a Canada-style agreement was not possible , he would be prepared to walk away without a full trade deal like Australia ’ s relationship with the EU .

Brexit: Michel Barnier using fishing as ‘leverage’ claims expert
Boris Johnson delivered Brexit as promised on January 31, clearing the path for the UK to finally officially leaving the European Union. He will now turn his attentions to securing a favourable trade deal with Brussels, but wants a full agreement struck within the transition period, which he has insisted will end in December 2020. But fishing is already fast emerging as a huge stumbling block even before talks between the UK and EU starting in March.
The Prime Minister is pushing for a Canada-style deal has insisted British fishing grounds are “first and foremost” for UK boats. But the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned allowing European trawlers into British waters was “inextricably linked” to striking a trade agreement. In the latest Express.co.uk poll, readers were asked: “Do you fear Boris Johnson will sell out British fishing in an EU trade deal?” The poll, which ran from 11.30am until 9.30pm on Thursday, February 6, found 54.4 percent (3,791 readers) fear the Prime Minister will sacrifice UK fishing for a good post-Brexit agreement with Brussels.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has been warned not to sell out UK fishing to the EU
Brexit news: The Prime Minister is taking a firm stance against the EU on fishing
But the results were tight, highlighting uncertainty over this key issue, with 43.2 percent (3,012 readers) believing he won’t take this step. The remaining 2.4 percent (172 readers) selected the “don’t know” option. But, Express.co.uk readers have issued Mr Johnson with a huge warning that he will make his Conservative Party unelectable and hand power to Labour if he backs down from his current stance on UK fishing. One reader said: “The sorry truth is that Boris was the only option for those who wanted Brexit, which is why the Tory Party did so well at the general election. “But Boris - like all politicians - is very good at saying and promising one thing, only to forget what he has said and promised when it comes to the crunch. READ MORE: French fishermen accept Brexit reality after Guernsey BLOCK
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Brexit news: Michel Barnier warned allowing European trawlers into British waters was 'inextricably linked' to striking a trade deal
“If he does stand strong against the EU and defends our fishing rights fully, he will ensure the Tories are in Government for 10 to 15 years at least. “If he does not, he will unleash anger across the UK which could lead to the worst possible outcome at the next general election - a Labour Government.” A second reader commented: “If Johnson sells out the fishermen for a second time to the EU, then come the next general election, the people will sell him out as they will not elect him or his party again. “Johnson should think hard - one slip and he will not get a second chance.” DON'T MISS
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Brexit news: Express.co.uk readers are worried Boris Johnson will sell out UK fishing for a favourable trade deal with the EU
Brexit news: Fishing has quickly emerged as a huge stumbling block in upcoming trade talks
Another reader wrote: “If Boris goes back on his word, the Conservatives will never be in power again. “He would put the Labour lot in power, and that would be suicidal for our great country.” One reader also warned Mr Johnson’s huge majority of 80 from December’s general election will evaporate, and that he would be faced with a “terrible backlash from Brexiteers all over the country”. The Government has introduced legislation which it says ensures the UK will become an independent coastal state, quitting Europe’s Common Fisheries Policy and ending automatic access for EU vessels to fish in British waters.
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But with future access and quotas set to be negotiated with the EU, there are concerns the fishing industry could lose out if it is used as a bargaining chip. Speaking on Monday, the Prime Minister said: “There is no need for a free trade agreement to involve accepting EU rules on competition policies, subsidies, social protection, the environment or anything similar, any more than the EU should be obliged to accept UK rules. “The UK will maintain the highest standards in these areas, better in many respects than those of the EU, without the compulsion of a treaty.” He added that if a Canada-style agreement was not possible, he would be prepared to walk away without a full trade deal like Australia’s relationship with the EU.
Brexit news: Boris Johnson will enter trade deal negotiations with the EU in March
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--Trump's furious phone call with Boris revealed: President was ‘apoplectic’

The Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump to explain the decision and called for allies to work together to build rival systems that would mean Huawei could be phased out .
Two officials have told how the US President raged during the conversation soon after the decision on 5G was announced .
Mr Johnson decided to give Huawei a limited role in the next generation technology despite intense lobbying from Washington over fears it will allow China to spy on Britain and sabotage infrastructure .
Donald Trump hits out at Europe for treating US like ‘ SUCKERS ’ But one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president was “ apoplectic ” with the PM and another confirmed the conversation was “ very difficult ” .
At the time of the call , Downing Street issued a short statement that did not refer to any tensions .
`` The prime minister underlined the importance of like-minded countries working together to diversify the market and break the dominance of a small number of companies , '' a spokesman said .
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged No 10 not to press ahead with Huawei in the days before the decision @ @ @

The Prime Minister spoke to Mr Trump to explain the decision and called for allies to work together to build rival systems that would mean Huawei could be phased out.
Two officials have told how the US President raged during the conversation soon after the decision on 5G was announced. Mr Johnson decided to give Huawei a limited role in the next generation technology despite intense lobbying from Washington over fears it will allow China to spy on Britain and sabotage infrastructure.
Donald Trump hits out at Europe for treating US like ‘SUCKERS’
But one official briefed about the call said the president was “apoplectic” with the PM and another confirmed the conversation was “very difficult”.
At the time of the call, Downing Street issued a short statement that did not refer to any tensions.
"The prime minister underlined the importance of like-minded countries working together to diversify the market and break the dominance of a small number of companies," a spokesman said.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged No 10 not to press ahead with Huawei in the days before the decision was made.


thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--BBC Question Time: Outrage as NO Brexiteers on panel - ‘Remain, Remain, revoke, Remain’

Tonight ’ s programme will see a Remainer-only panel be quizzed by host Fiona Bruce in Harpenden , almost one week after Britain formally left the European Union .
Politicians Robert Buckland , Stella Creasy and Ed Davey will be joined by journalist Rachel Shabi and actor and television presenter Adam Pearson .
People have reacted furiously to the line-up , accusing the BBC of inherent bias against Brexit .
Mr Buckland , the Justice Secretary and barrister , campaigned for Remain in 2016 but soon switched stance and backed Brexit - seeing him rise through the Tory ranks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Creasy , who was a strong proponent for a second Brexit referendum .
The acting Lib Dem leader also joins the panel , whose party campaigned to revoke Article 50 and keep Britain in the European Union during the December 2019 election campaign .
Ms Shabi , a journalist who writes for The Guardian , The Times and The Independent , has also been seen to publicly criticise Brexit .
In a dated tweet during the lead up to the 2016 Brexit referendum , she said : “ So , turns out Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bigotry great again !
” The final member of the panel is Adam Pearson , an actor and TV presenter who has neurofibromatosis .
He has been involved in outreach programmes to prevent bullying associated with deformities and starred along Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film Under the Skin .
The actor previously described Brexit as something that will “ ruin us all ” .
JUST IN : Brexit LIVE : EU on alert as report warns of bankruptcies across bloc He wrote on Twitter : “ Brexit is going to ruin us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will create is going to be devistating [ sic ] .
” People have reacted angrily to the panel ’ s lack of balance with one person writing on Twitter “ usual BBC biased panel ” .
One person simply described the line up as : “ So remain , remain , remain , revoke , remain.
” Another person wrote : “ It looks like there are zero Brexiteers on bbcqt on the week after we ’ ve left the EU .
The BBC is daring the Tories to privatise it.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ points out 4 reasons EU will be FINISHED [ INSIGHT ] How EU was blasted for ‘ assault on democracy ’ in stalled trade talks [ ANALYSIS ] Brexit trade deal will NOT be done under ‘ pressure ’ – France hits out [ COMMENT ] A third said : “ So… no Brexiteers this week ?
” Another user said : “ So no one to put forward a positive angle on Brexit then .
“ I suppose if you want people to despise the BBC and know their bias you may @ @ @ @ @

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Tonight’s programme will see a Remainer-only panel be quizzed by host Fiona Bruce in Harpenden, almost one week after Britain formally left the European Union. Politicians Robert Buckland, Stella Creasy and Ed Davey will be joined by journalist Rachel Shabi and actor and television presenter Adam Pearson. People have reacted furiously to the line-up, accusing the BBC of inherent bias against Brexit.
Mr Buckland, the Justice Secretary and barrister, campaigned for Remain in 2016 but soon switched stance and backed Brexit - seeing him rise through the Tory ranks. He is joined by Labour MP Ms Creasy, who was a strong proponent for a second Brexit referendum. The acting Lib Dem leader also joins the panel, whose party campaigned to revoke Article 50 and keep Britain in the European Union during the December 2019 election campaign. Ms Shabi, a journalist who writes for The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, has also been seen to publicly criticise Brexit.
The BBC has been accused of Brexit bias for its panel on tonight's Question Time
Labour MP Stella Creasy campaigned for a second Brexit referendum
In a dated tweet during the lead up to the 2016 Brexit referendum, she said: “So, turns out Brexit is basically: let’s make bigotry great again!” The final member of the panel is Adam Pearson, an actor and TV presenter who has neurofibromatosis. He has been involved in outreach programmes to prevent bullying associated with deformities and starred along Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film Under the Skin. The actor previously described Brexit as something that will “ruin us all”. JUST IN: Brexit LIVE: EU on alert as report warns of bankruptcies across bloc
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Adam Pearson previously described Brexit as something that will “ruin us all”
Robert Buckland campaigned for Remain in 2016
Rachel Shabi has criticised Brexit on social media
A third said: “So… no Brexiteers this week?” Another user said: “So no one to put forward a positive angle on Brexit then. “I suppose if you want people to despise the BBC and know their bias you may as well go big. “Let’s decriminalise the licence fee now.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--Rees-Mogg humiliates SNP MP after furious Scottish independence rant – ‘You LOST’

The Leader of the House of Commons was exhausted by yet another suggestion of Scottish independence despite stating clearly time and time again the result of the 2014 referendum was final .
He suggested that the SNP think of something else to bring to the Commons in order to correctly represent Scottish constituents .
Mr Rees-Mogg was responding to a question from SNP MP Tommy Sheppard .
Mr Sheppard asked the House : “ Can I ask again does he agree with the concept of the claim of right for Scotland and does he agree that it is something that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ask this because three times since we discussed it there have been opinion polls in Scotland that give an idea of the thinking in that country .
“ In every single one of them there is now a majority of people who wish Scotland to become an independent country .
“ If the Government really wants to do something about the integrity of the union surely it ’ s time for it to recognise the different situation that pertains in Scotland.
” In reply Mr Rees-Mogg said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right was debated the vote was held and the SNP lost.
” The leader of the House sarcastically expressed sympathy with the SNP .
He added : “ Sometimes it is hard to accept a defeat but that is what happened .
The people of Scotland voted to remain in the UK.
” Mr Shepard also asked the House : “ When can we expect the Government to bring forward proposals to scrap the English votes for English laws procedure which is now an embarrassment to this Parliament and everyone in it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have asked `` And our chats are between us ? ''
and when the boy agreed , the minister told him : `` Cool , then , to be honest , I think you are really cute . ''
The newspaper alleges he contacted the teenager over a six-month period and offered to take him to a rugby game and out to dinner .
The SNP leader confirmed she has accepted Mr Mackay 's resignation , and said public finance minister Kate Forbes will now deliver the Budget statement instead .
Mr Mackay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for my actions .
I have behaved foolishly and I am truly sorry .
I apologise unreservedly to the individual involved and his family .
”

Jacob Rees-Mogg tells Sheppard the SNP 'lost' 2014 referendum
The Leader of the House of Commons was exhausted by yet another suggestion of Scottish independence despite stating clearly time and time again the result of the 2014 referendum was final. He suggested that the SNP think of something else to bring to the Commons in order to correctly represent Scottish constituents. Mr Rees-Mogg was responding to a question from SNP MP Tommy Sheppard.
Mr Sheppard asked the House: “Can I ask again does he agree with the concept of the claim of right for Scotland and does he agree that it is something that continues to exist after 18 September 2014. “I ask this because three times since we discussed it there have been opinion polls in Scotland that give an idea of the thinking in that country. “In every single one of them there is now a majority of people who wish Scotland to become an independent country. “If the Government really wants to do something about the integrity of the union surely it’s time for it to recognise the different situation that pertains in Scotland.” READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon panic: SNP leader squirms in Holyrood grilling
Jacob Rees-Mogg was quick to dismiss Tommy Sheppard
Jacob Rees-Mogg frustrated Tommy Sheppard with his response
In reply Mr Rees-Mogg said: “The decision was made in 2014. The right was debated the vote was held and the SNP lost.” The leader of the House sarcastically expressed sympathy with the SNP. He added: “Sometimes it is hard to accept a defeat but that is what happened. The people of Scotland voted to remain in the UK.” Mr Shepard also asked the House: “When can we expect the Government to bring forward proposals to scrap the English votes for English laws procedure which is now an embarrassment to this Parliament and everyone in it.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--Brexit LIVE: EU on alert as report warns of bankruptcies across bloc - Ireland at risk

The end of the EU transition period at the end of the year is set to have detrimental consequences for EU member states , according to a report by insurance company Atradius - which is based in Amsterdam .
The company warned that EU economies will suffer because of Brexit and highlights those most at risk were export-orientated countries , such as Ireland , Belgium and the Netherlands .
The spokesman said Brexit is expected to cause most bankruptcies in the manufacturing and automotive industries , as these industries are the engines of exports .
It comes after Dominic Raab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Secretary confirmed the UK will be looking to agree one of its more high-profile free trade deals .
Mr Raab met with his Australian counterpart , Marise Payne where he discussed the UK 's intent to sign a deal and the recent decision over Huawei .
He also revealed the pair had agreed to find opportunities for engagement in the Indo-Pacific region .
Mr Raab said : `` We 've recommitted today to launch negotiations on an ambitious free trade agreement between our countries as soon as possible .
`` Australia would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of high-priority deals that we´re pursuing . ''
BBC 'S Andrew Neil has hit back at French MEP Nathalie Loiseau , who last night mocked the broadcaster for suggesting strikes were taking place in France , by pointing out that his flight to Barcelona had been delayed by French air traffic control strikes .
Veteran broadcaster Andrew Neil engaged in a fiery clash with a French MEP yesterday , where Ms Loiseau mocked the journalist for supposedly not knowing what he was talking about when it came to French strikes .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MEP on Twitter , by pointing out that his flight to Barcelona had been delayed due to French air traffic control industrial action .
7.23pm update : Outrage as NO Brexiteers chosen for BBC Question Time panel The BBC has been accused of Brexit bias as the broadcaster has drafted in hardcore Remainers for their panel on tonight ’ s Question Time - with not a single Leave supporter taking part in the debate .
Tonight ’ s programme will see a Remainer-only panel be quizzed by host Fiona Bruce in Harpenden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union .
Politicians Robert Buckland , Stella Creasy and Ed Davey will be joined by journalist Rachel Shabi and actor and television presenter Adam Pearson .
People have reacted furiously to the line-up , accusing the BBC of inherent bias against Brexit .
6.03pm update : 'Disgraceful ! '
Britons furious over EU 's £50k that taxpayers will pay for Britons have shared their fury at the EU Council 's plans to throw a `` disgraceful '' all-you-can-drink party that will cost tens of thousands of pounds .
Internal documents seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will contribute to a £50,000 bill for 1,200 Brussels bureaucrats to revel in lavish celebrations .
This will include some of the £9billion of British taxpayers ’ cash that is sent to Brussels each year .
Guests will be offered eight options of canapés , alongside an all-night bar that will serve Prosecco , as well as beers , wines and soft drinks .
5.12pm update : Nicky Morgan says she expects to be ousted from cabinet Baroness Morgan , the culture secretary , has said she does not expect to stay on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabinet , following the highly anticipated reshuffle .
The former Tory MP , who quit the Commons ahead of the December 2019 election was given a seat in the Lords by the Prime Minister and retained her frontbench role .
With a ministerial reshuffle expected next week , she said : `` I do shortly expect to succeed in my attempt to leave the Government and join colleagues on the backbenches . ''
Germans are demanding their own Brexit - dubbed 'Dexit ' - as Deutschland politicians are battling tirelessly to follow Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a matter of urgency .
Berlin ’ s right-wing populist AfD party leader Björn Höcke and MEP Beatrix von Storch are in the process of selling Dexit to the rest of the party in order to use it as the main feature of their manifesto in the next election .
Mr Höcke said : “ The majority of the German people also want to get out of EU slavery.
” The Prime Minister is expected to hold his reshuffle next Thursday , Feburary 13 , according to BBC 's Laura Kuenssberg .
3.23pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phrase `` no deal '' , says report Downing Street has reportedly banned Government officials from using the term `` no deal '' .
According to The Sun , No 10 has demanded that the phrase “ non-negotiable outcome ” is used instead if anyone is referring to the possibility the transition period ends on 31 December 2020 without a trade deal with the EU .
German MPs have visited the UK this week and several have admitted their surprise at Boris Johnson 's hardline stance .
With Mr Johnson insisting on completing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some German officials are wary of the Uk 's stance .
Ralph Brinkhaus , parliamentary leader of Angela Merkel 's Christian Democratic Union party said : `` Within the next 11 months we have to decide what the common base of the relationship will be with the UK .
`` We will compete .
No question about that and no one is afraid of that .
`` But we can have competition with cooperation or competition with conflict .
Listening to the government ’ s speeches this week , I am not quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK.
” 2.37pm update : No access for UK financial firms British financial firms will get no access to European markets unless they agree to respect EU rules , French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said today .
Speaking today , he said : `` We must show firmness .
These are our rules and we make them.
” A Brexit Day terror plot was foiled by police in Northern Ireland .
Police had received reports of an explosive device being attached to a lorry in the Silverwood Industrial Estate in Armagh on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Trade Secretary , Liz Truss , has warned the UK will `` drive a hard bargain '' during trade negotiations .
In a statement today , Ms truss set out the aims for Boris Johnson 's negotiations .
She said : `` We aim to secure free trade agreements with countries covering 80 per cent of UK trade within the next three years .
`` We will drive a hard bargain and , as with all negotiations , we will be prepared to walk away if that is in the national interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to become a truly Global Britain , championing free trade and showing the UK is a force for good . ''
1:01pm update : An estimated 500,000 European Union nationals in Britain have yet to apply for a new immigration status The Government is introducing the biggest shake-up of Britain 's border controls in decades , ending the priority given to EU migrants over those from other countries after leaving the bloc last week .
Government statistics show that three million EU citizens and their family members have applied for `` settled status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government to remain in Britain .
The figures underline a large number of applications for the scheme , which was launched nationally in March last year , but also the challenge ahead for the government to ensure all EU citizens correctly apply .
11.12am update : Three million EU citizens apply to stay in UK More than three million EU citizens have applied to live in the UK after Brexit according to the Home Office .
Home Secretary , Priti Patel said : `` I 'm delighted that there have already been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hugely successful EU Settlement Scheme .
`` It 's the biggest scheme of its kind in British history and means that EU citizens can evidence their rights for decades to come .
`` It 's now time for EU countries to adopt a similar scheme . ''
With the UK out of the EU , the BBC journalist attacked MEP , Nathalie Loiseau over Brussels ' need to secure a deal with the UK .
Mr Neil said : `` It is generally agreed that no deal would not be good for Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France is rocked by strikes and unrest , Germany is in industrial recession , Italy is in an economic recession .
`` Are you sure the EU can afford no deal ? ''
Brussels correspondent for The Daily Telegraph , James Crisp , has revealed the UK 's plans to secure UK fishing waters post-Brexit .
According to Mr Crisp , the UK will look for a Norway-style agreement which `` would satisfy Boris desire for annual negotiations on quotas , restrictions on EU boats fishing in UK waters and British fishermen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands , Norway negotiates its share of the fish stock with the EU every year .
Although this may be hard to strike with the EU , the correspondent also reported the UK Government and Norway could negotiate their share of fish before both proceed to talks with Brussels .
European Council President , Charles Michel met with several European leaders on Wednesday to discuss changes to the budget now the UK is departing the trade bloc .
Critically , Mr Michel met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte , leader of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it receives to the budget .
When questioned on whether the Netherlands could withstand pressure from Germany or France to pay more he said both countries `` can pay more , I do n't mind '' as he refused to increase his country 's contribution .
Theresa May had tried to introduce a similar bill during her tenure but failed after her administration was replaced during the Brexit process .
Mr Johnson has previously stated he will not sign up to to a `` level playing '' field with the EU , sparking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could undercut the single market .
A minister told Politico : `` We are going to get that legislation through and ensure we stop dumping from countries like China .
`` Our defence rules will be largely based on EU rules but with a number of EU protections dropped because they do not apply to our industries . ''

Brexit: Dominic Raab outlines Australia trade deal plans
The end of the EU transition period at the end of the year is set to have detrimental consequences for EU member states, according to a report by insurance company Atradius - which is based in Amsterdam. The company warned that EU economies will suffer because of Brexit and highlights those most at risk were export-orientated countries, such as Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands. The spokesman said Brexit is expected to cause most bankruptcies in the manufacturing and automotive industries, as these industries are the engines of exports.
It comes after Dominic Raab arrived in Australia on Thursday as the Foreign Secretary confirmed the UK will be looking to agree one of its more high-profile free trade deals. Mr Raab met with his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne where he discussed the UK's intent to sign a deal and the recent decision over Huawei. He also revealed the pair had agreed to find opportunities for engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Mr Raab said: "We've recommitted today to launch negotiations on an ambitious free trade agreement between our countries as soon as possible. "Australia would hopefully be part of that first wave of high-priority deals that we´re pursuing." FOLLOW BELOW FOR UPDATES.
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8.17pm update: Andrew Neil hits back at French MEP BBC'S Andrew Neil has hit back at French MEP Nathalie Loiseau, who last night mocked the broadcaster for suggesting strikes were taking place in France, by pointing out that his flight to Barcelona had been delayed by French air traffic control strikes. Veteran broadcaster Andrew Neil engaged in a fiery clash with a French MEP yesterday, where Ms Loiseau mocked the journalist for supposedly not knowing what he was talking about when it came to French strikes. But the BBC interviewer has hit back at the MEP on Twitter, by pointing out that his flight to Barcelona had been delayed due to French air traffic control industrial action. 7.23pm update: Outrage as NO Brexiteers chosen for BBC Question Time panel The BBC has been accused of Brexit bias as the broadcaster has drafted in hardcore Remainers for their panel on tonight’s Question Time - with not a single Leave supporter taking part in the debate. Tonight’s programme will see a Remainer-only panel be quizzed by host Fiona Bruce in Harpenden, almost one week after Britain formally left the European Union. Politicians Robert Buckland, Stella Creasy and Ed Davey will be joined by journalist Rachel Shabi and actor and television presenter Adam Pearson. People have reacted furiously to the line-up, accusing the BBC of inherent bias against Brexit. 6.03pm update: 'Disgraceful!' Britons furious over EU's £50k that taxpayers will pay for Britons have shared their fury at the EU Council's plans to throw a "disgraceful" all-you-can-drink party that will cost tens of thousands of pounds. Internal documents seen by Express.co.uk revealed taxpayers in the EU will contribute to a £50,000 bill for 1,200 Brussels bureaucrats to revel in lavish celebrations. This will include some of the £9billion of British taxpayers’ cash that is sent to Brussels each year. Guests will be offered eight options of canapés, alongside an all-night bar that will serve Prosecco, as well as beers, wines and soft drinks. 5.12pm update: Nicky Morgan says she expects to be ousted from cabinet Baroness Morgan, the culture secretary, has said she does not expect to stay on as a minister in Boris Johnson's cabinet, following the highly anticipated reshuffle. The former Tory MP, who quit the Commons ahead of the December 2019 election was given a seat in the Lords by the Prime Minister and retained her frontbench role. With a ministerial reshuffle expected next week, she said: "I do shortly expect to succeed in my attempt to leave the Government and join colleagues on the backbenches." 4.34pm update: Germans call for DEXIT a week after hailing British success Germans are demanding their own Brexit - dubbed 'Dexit' - as Deutschland politicians are battling tirelessly to follow Britain's lead to quit the EU as a matter of urgency. Berlin’s right-wing populist AfD party leader Björn Höcke and MEP Beatrix von Storch are in the process of selling Dexit to the rest of the party in order to use it as the main feature of their manifesto in the next election. Mr Höcke said: “The majority of the German people also want to get out of EU slavery.” 3.51pm update: Boris expected to reshuffle cabinet next Thursday The Prime Minister is expected to hold his reshuffle next Thursday, Feburary 13, according to BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.
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Brexit LIVE: German MPs have visited the UK this week
3.23pm update: Downing Street bans use of phrase "no deal", says report Downing Street has reportedly banned Government officials from using the term "no deal". According to The Sun, No 10 has demanded that the phrase “non-negotiable outcome” is used instead if anyone is referring to the possibility the transition period ends on 31 December 2020 without a trade deal with the EU. 2.49pm update: German MPs surprised by UK's Brexit stance German MPs have visited the UK this week and several have admitted their surprise at Boris Johnson's hardline stance. With Mr Johnson insisting on completing Brexit within the next 10 months, some German officials are wary of the Uk's stance. Ralph Brinkhaus, parliamentary leader of Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party said: "Within the next 11 months we have to decide what the common base of the relationship will be with the UK. "We will compete. No question about that and no one is afraid of that. "But we can have competition with cooperation or competition with conflict. Listening to the government’s speeches this week, I am not quite sure what the position is of the UK.” 2.37pm update: No access for UK financial firms British financial firms will get no access to European markets unless they agree to respect EU rules, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said today. Speaking today, he said: "We must show firmness. These are our rules and we make them.” 2.03pm update: Brexit Day terror plot foiled A Brexit Day terror plot was foiled by police in Northern Ireland. Police had received reports of an explosive device being attached to a lorry in the Silverwood Industrial Estate in Armagh on Monday which was later made safe. 1.07pm update: "UK will drive a hard bargain" International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, has warned the UK will "drive a hard bargain" during trade negotiations. In a statement today, Ms truss set out the aims for Boris Johnson's negotiations. She said: "We aim to secure free trade agreements with countries covering 80 per cent of UK trade within the next three years. "We will drive a hard bargain and, as with all negotiations, we will be prepared to walk away if that is in the national interest. "Independence will allow the UK to become a truly Global Britain, championing free trade and showing the UK is a force for good."
Brexit LIVE: Liz Truss says Britain will
1:01pm update: An estimated 500,000 European Union nationals in Britain have yet to apply for a new immigration status The Government is introducing the biggest shake-up of Britain's border controls in decades, ending the priority given to EU migrants over those from other countries after leaving the bloc last week. Government statistics show that three million EU citizens and their family members have applied for "settled status," a form of permission from the government to remain in Britain. The figures underline a large number of applications for the scheme, which was launched nationally in March last year, but also the challenge ahead for the government to ensure all EU citizens correctly apply. 11.12am update: Three million EU citizens apply to stay in UK More than three million EU citizens have applied to live in the UK after Brexit according to the Home Office. Home Secretary, Priti Patel said: "I'm delighted that there have already been more than three million applications to the hugely successful EU Settlement Scheme. "It's the biggest scheme of its kind in British history and means that EU citizens can evidence their rights for decades to come. "It's now time for EU countries to adopt a similar scheme." 10.10am update: Andrew Neil skewers French MEP With the UK out of the EU, the BBC journalist attacked MEP, Nathalie Loiseau over Brussels' need to secure a deal with the UK. Mr Neil said: "It is generally agreed that no deal would not be good for Britain but the eurozone is stagnating. "France is rocked by strikes and unrest, Germany is in industrial recession, Italy is in an economic recession. "Are you sure the EU can afford no deal?" 9.43am update: UK looking for Norway-style fishing agreement Brussels correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, James Crisp, has revealed the UK's plans to secure UK fishing waters post-Brexit. According to Mr Crisp, the UK will look for a Norway-style agreement which "would satisfy Boris desire for annual negotiations on quotas, restrictions on EU boats fishing in UK waters and British fishermen to catch more fish". As it stands, Norway negotiates its share of the fish stock with the EU every year. Although this may be hard to strike with the EU, the correspondent also reported the UK Government and Norway could negotiate their share of fish before both proceed to talks with Brussels.
Brexit LIVE: UK's fishing deal revealed
Brexit: Andrew Neil shuts down French MEP over trade deal
9.36am update: Rupert Lowe defends British fishermen Former Brexit Party MEP for the West Midland, Rupert Lowe, has attacked Remainers for "belittling" the fishing industry. The future of the British fishing industry will be one of the key battles Mr Johnson will have to fight during the upcoming Brexit negotiations. Mr Lowe said: "Remainers who belittle the fishing industry with stats about how small it is are undermining their own argument. "It is that small because it’s been decimated by the EU! "Outside the CFP British fishing can flourish. Boris seems to be moving towards a clean break which is great!"
Rupert Lowe, attacked Remainers for "belittling" the fishing industry "It is that small because it’s been decimated by the EU!”
8.30am update: EU at odds over budget European Council President, Charles Michel met with several European leaders on Wednesday to discuss changes to the budget now the UK is departing the trade bloc. Critically, Mr Michel met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, leader of one the countries which pays in more than it receives to the budget. When questioned on whether the Netherlands could withstand pressure from Germany or France to pay more he said both countries "can pay more, I don't mind" as he refused to increase his country's contribution.
Mr Michel met with Mark Rutte, leader of one the countries which pays in more than it receives to the budget


thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--Brexit will see high street prices SLASHED – Truss hails removal of EU tariffs

The Cabinet minister said household products including bicycle pumps and pencils could have their import tariffs removed under Government proposals for post-Brexit trade agreements with countries outside the EU .
She also backed Boris Johnson to drive a “ hard bargain ” in negotiations with Brussels for a UK-EU trade deal .
`` The UK has left the EU and it is time for us to look forward to our future as an independent , global champion of free trade , ” she said .
`` It is vitally important that we now move away from the complex tariff schedule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` High tariffs impinge on businesses and raise costs for consumers .
This is our opportunity to set our own tariff strategy that is right for UK consumers and businesses across our country .
`` I am calling on people , businesses and civil society groups to seize this opportunity to take part in our consultation and tell us what would work best for them . ''
Ms Truss spoke out as she launched a public consultation to gather views on whether the Government should simplify its tariff policy to ensure greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At the same time , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab stepped up the effort for a swift UK-Australia trade deal by meeting his Australian counterpart Marise Payne in Canberra today .
`` We 've recommitted today to launching negotiations on an ambitious free trade agreement between our countries as soon possible , '' Mr Raab said .
`` Australia would hopefully be part of that first wave of high-priority deals that we 're pursuing.
” Ms Payne was confident Australia could strike a free trade deal with the UK .
`` We are at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are very ready and able to grab a new era of opportunity for enhanced strategic and economic cooperation , '' she said .
`` We also look forward to an early , comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement because we both believe in rules-based markets for trade and investment , '' she added .
Ms Truss yesterday revealed the options being considered by the Government for replacing the tariffs currently set by the EU once the UK ’ s transition out of Brussels rules in completed by the end of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 2.5 % and rounding tariffs down to the nearest 2.5 % , 5 % or 10 % band .
Goods such as fire extinguishers , pencils , bike pumps and some household fridges currently have tariffs below 2.5 % and therefore could see them removed .
Ministers are also seeking views on whether to remove tariffs on inputs to production - such as raw materials for construction or bolts for machines - in a bid to reduce costs for UK manufacturers .
In a separate written statement to the Commons , Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hard bargain '' in its trade negotiations , and is `` prepared to walk away if that is in the national interest '' .
The Cabinet minister said it is a `` key priority '' of the Government to `` deepen trade and investment relationships with like-minded partners , starting with the USA , Japan , Australia and New Zealand '' .
She added : `` These bilateral negotiations will also be a potential stepping-stone to joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership . ''
She said the UK would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mutually beneficial tariff reductions '' - taking into account sensitive UK products - in a free trade agreement with the US .
She went on : `` This market access will be further supported through the FTA by efficient , predictable , and transparent customs procedures , with a reduction in technical barriers to trade .
`` The FTA will aim to remove measures that currently restrict UK trade and to prevent their imposition in future , while upholding the safety and quality of products on the UK market . ''
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` on the table '' in trade talks .
She said : `` The Government has been clear that when we are negotiating trade deals , the NHS will not be on the table .
`` The price the NHS pays for drugs will not be on the table .
The services the NHS provides will not be on the table .
`` We will not agree measures which undermine the Government 's ability to deliver on our manifesto commitments to the NHS .
`` As we committed to in our manifesto , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not compromise on our high environmental protection , animal welfare and food standards . ''

Brexit: Liz Truss claims leaving EU will ‘boost local economies’
The Cabinet minister said household products including bicycle pumps and pencils could have their import tariffs removed under Government proposals for post-Brexit trade agreements with countries outside the EU. She also backed Boris Johnson to drive a “hard bargain” in negotiations with Brussels for a UK-EU trade deal.
"The UK has left the EU and it is time for us to look forward to our future as an independent, global champion of free trade,” she said. "It is vitally important that we now move away from the complex tariff schedule imposed on us by the European Union. "High tariffs impinge on businesses and raise costs for consumers. This is our opportunity to set our own tariff strategy that is right for UK consumers and businesses across our country. "I am calling on people, businesses and civil society groups to seize this opportunity to take part in our consultation and tell us what would work best for them." Ms Truss spoke out as she launched a public consultation to gather views on whether the Government should simplify its tariff policy to ensure greater choice and lower prices for consumers.
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss
Liz Truss hails the removal of EU tariffs
At the same time, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab stepped up the effort for a swift UK-Australia trade deal by meeting his Australian counterpart Marise Payne in Canberra today. "We've recommitted today to launching negotiations on an ambitious free trade agreement between our countries as soon possible," Mr Raab said. "Australia would hopefully be part of that first wave of high-priority deals that we're pursuing.” Ms Payne was confident Australia could strike a free trade deal with the UK. "We are at opposite ends of the world, yet we are very ready and able to grab a new era of opportunity for enhanced strategic and economic cooperation," she said. "We also look forward to an early, comprehensive and ambitious free trade agreement because we both believe in rules-based markets for trade and investment," she added. Ms Truss yesterday revealed the options being considered by the Government for replacing the tariffs currently set by the EU once the UK’s transition out of Brussels rules in completed by the end of the year. Options included removing tariffs of less than 2.5% and rounding tariffs down to the nearest 2.5%, 5% or 10% band.
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne
Goods such as fire extinguishers, pencils, bike pumps and some household fridges currently have tariffs below 2.5% and therefore could see them removed. Ministers are also seeking views on whether to remove tariffs on inputs to production - such as raw materials for construction or bolts for machines - in a bid to reduce costs for UK manufacturers. In a separate written statement to the Commons, Ms Truss said the UK will "drive a hard bargain" in its trade negotiations, and is "prepared to walk away if that is in the national interest". The Cabinet minister said it is a "key priority" of the Government to "deepen trade and investment relationships with like-minded partners, starting with the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand". She added: "These bilateral negotiations will also be a potential stepping-stone to joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership." She said the UK would seek to secure "comprehensive, far-reaching and mutually beneficial tariff reductions" - taking into account sensitive UK products - in a free trade agreement with the US.
Ms Truss said the UK will 'drive a hard bargain' in its trade negotiations
Brexit: Dominic Raab outlines Australia trade deal plans


thedailyexpress--2020-02-06--Return of the Remainers: Clarke and Hammond to get peerages from Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister unceremoniously booted the former chancellors out of the parliamentary party after they rebelled on crunch votes over Britain ’ s departure from the EU .
Mr Hammond inspired intense fury among Brexiteers who believed he was trying to derail Britain ’ s exit .
Mr Clarke , an MP for 49 years , was one of the Tory party ’ s most prominent Europhiles .
Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith , said the move will “ raise an eyebrow ” but it is “ rightly part of a drive to bring the country back together ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the award of a peerage to Ken Clarke , a great British politician whose record of service is unparalleled , ” he said .
“ Brexiteers will raise an eyebrow at the award of a peerage for Mr Hammond , who is seen to have played such a prominent role in government of frustrating Boris in his drive to deliver Brexit , but recognise this is rightly part of a drive to bring the country back together .
“ However , I hope Philip reciprocates this characteristically generous gesture from Boris by now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson , who stood down last year , is also said to have been put forward by Downing Street for a seat in the upper chamber .
The popular figure , who was a prominent critic of Mr Johnson , was often tipped as a future leader of the national party .
In a provocative move , the PM has reportedly put forward ex-Labour MPs Ian Austin and John Woodcock as non-affiliated peers .
The lifelong party members quit in despair over Jeremy Corbyn ’ s leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Johnson at the election .
Downing Street and the House of Lords Appointments Commission refused to comment on the report .

Kuenssberg reveals who Johnson has offered Lords seats to
The Prime Minister unceremoniously booted the former chancellors out of the parliamentary party after they rebelled on crunch votes over Britain’s departure from the EU. Mr Hammond inspired intense fury among Brexiteers who believed he was trying to derail Britain’s exit.
Mr Clarke, an MP for 49 years, was one of the Tory party’s most prominent Europhiles. Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith, said the move will “raise an eyebrow” but it is “rightly part of a drive to bring the country back together”. “No one will object to the award of a peerage to Ken Clarke, a great British politician whose record of service is unparalleled,” he said. “Brexiteers will raise an eyebrow at the award of a peerage for Mr Hammond, who is seen to have played such a prominent role in government of frustrating Boris in his drive to deliver Brexit, but recognise this is rightly part of a drive to bring the country back together. “However, I hope Philip reciprocates this characteristically generous gesture from Boris by now supporting him in the House of Lords.”
Ken Clarke
Philip Hammond
Former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson, who stood down last year, is also said to have been put forward by Downing Street for a seat in the upper chamber. The popular figure, who was a prominent critic of Mr Johnson, was often tipped as a future leader of the national party. In a provocative move, the PM has reportedly put forward ex-Labour MPs Ian Austin and John Woodcock as non-affiliated peers. The lifelong party members quit in despair over Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership and publicly called for voters to back Mr Johnson at the election. Downing Street and the House of Lords Appointments Commission refused to comment on the report.


thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--Boris blow: Donald Trump 'slammed phone down' on PM in furious row - trade talks at risk

The decision by Downing Street comes as reports have suggested the Prime Minister ’ s relationship with US president Donald Trump is on the ropes .
Mr Trump was “ apoplectic ” with fury after Mr Johnson allowed Chinese technology firm Huawei into non-central elements of Britain ’ s 5G network , a Westminster source has revealed .
British officials said they were “ taken aback by the force of the president ’ s language ” in a phone call made to the Prime Minister last week , according to reports from the FT .
The US president slammed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Evening Standard .
The discussion between Mr Trump and Mr Johnson was also described as “ very difficult ” by another senior official .
Mr Johnson has gone on to scrap his plans to visit Washington DC to sit down at the table with Mr Trump to thrash out a hotly anticipated trade deal .
It is expected the long-awaited trip will now take place in March , but it could be pushed back even further .
Analysing the phone call , Thomas Wright , an US-Europe relations expert from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ To me , the significance of the phone call is that it shows that Trump is very engaged and very upset .
“ This is not going to blow over and it will have implications.
” READ MORE : How US spies 'secretly financed EU and pushed Britain into EEC' Mr Johnson ’ s aides had planned a series of foreign trips in attempts to pull together trade deals in preparation for the end of Britain ’ s Transition Period with the European Union .
A trip to Japan was top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chose to delegate this task to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab instead .
Mr Raab will fly to Japan tomorrow after concluding trade talks with Australia .
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[ POLL ] US ' enemies warned of ‘ prompt ’ response as new missiles operational [ SHOCK ] Pompeo says UK ‘ front of line ’ in Brexit trade deal [ INSIGHT ] In Australia , Mr Raab also revealed Kew ’ s Royal Botanic Gardens would be providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas torn apart by bushfires .
The gardens will be supporting a collection of plant seeds in the hopes of regrowing Australia ’ s forests .
Allies of Mr Johnson told the Sun the PM would be focusing on “ driving through ” domestic trade deals .
The Prime Minister confirmed parallel trade talks would start with the US and EU from February .
He said it was “ epically likely ” the UK would be able to strike a comprehensive trade deal with the EU by the end of the Transition Period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ you always have to budget for a complete failure of common sense ” .
Mr Johnson told the BBC : “ Obviously you always have to budget for a complete failure of common sense , that goes without saying , but I ’ m very , very , very confident that we ’ ll get a deal .

Trump tells Johnson he wants a ’very big' trade deal in 2019
The decision by Downing Street comes as reports have suggested the Prime Minister’s relationship with US president Donald Trump is on the ropes. Mr Trump was “apoplectic” with fury after Mr Johnson allowed Chinese technology firm Huawei into non-central elements of Britain’s 5G network, a Westminster source has revealed. British officials said they were “taken aback by the force of the president’s language” in a phone call made to the Prime Minister last week, according to reports from the FT.
The US president slammed the phone down on Mr Johnson, according to the Evening Standard. The discussion between Mr Trump and Mr Johnson was also described as “very difficult” by another senior official. Mr Johnson has gone on to scrap his plans to visit Washington DC to sit down at the table with Mr Trump to thrash out a hotly anticipated trade deal. It is expected the long-awaited trip will now take place in March, but it could be pushed back even further.
A US-UK trade deal could be on the ropes
Mr Trump and Mr Johnson had a 'very difficult' conversation
Analysing the phone call, Thomas Wright, an US-Europe relations expert from the Brookings Institute expressed concern. He said: “To me, the significance of the phone call is that it shows that Trump is very engaged and very upset. “This is not going to blow over and it will have implications.” READ MORE: How US spies 'secretly financed EU and pushed Britain into EEC'
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The UK is looking to strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the US
Mr Trump was allegedly 'apoplectic' on the phone
Mr Trump was apparently upset about Britain's dealings with Huawei
In Australia, Mr Raab also revealed Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens would be providing support to Australia, which has significant areas torn apart by bushfires. The gardens will be supporting a collection of plant seeds in the hopes of regrowing Australia’s forests. Allies of Mr Johnson told the Sun the PM would be focusing on “driving through” domestic trade deals.
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The Prime Minister confirmed parallel trade talks would start with the US and EU from February. He said it was “epically likely” the UK would be able to strike a comprehensive trade deal with the EU by the end of the Transition Period. However, Mr Johnson also warned “you always have to budget for a complete failure of common sense”. Mr Johnson told the BBC: “Obviously you always have to budget for a complete failure of common sense, that goes without saying, but I’m very, very, very confident that we’ll get a deal.
Mr Johnson will attempt to strike trade deals globally
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--Brexit LIVE: Boris hurtles towards WTO rules as France orders ‘no EU bargain’ on fishing

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire rejected a trade off over fishing and financial services in talks to strike a post-Brexit agreement .
Speaking at the Politico and L ’ Agefi Finance Summit on Thursday , he said : “ We must indeed find a deal on fishery access but there will be no grand bargain .
I am totally against this idea , which would mean that we ’ d give in to finance.
” The UK left the EU on January 31 and has entered a transition period until the end of 2020 during which time it follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as talks between the two sides for a free trade deal are due to kick off next month , with fishing and financial services expected to be key issues .
The EU has insisted there will be “ no grand bargain ” over fishing and financial services 12.05pm update : UK names new ambassador to US Dame Karen Pierce has been named as the UK ’ s new ambassador to the US , replacing Sir Kim Darroch who resigned last year over leaked emails .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the friendship between the UK and US and I am delighted that Karen Pierce will take forward this exciting new chapter in our relationship.
” It comes ahead of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the US , as Britain strikes its own path outside of the EU .
EU bosses are heading for an almighty showdown when they try to thrash out the bloc 's next seven-year budget after a series of meetings between European Council president Charles Michel and member state leaders .
Brexit has thrown financial planning into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving an annual hole of about €12 billion in the EU ’ s coffers and richer nations fear being strong-armed into making up the shortfall .
It leaves Mr Michel facing a stand-off between members states that want to keep their contribution to the EU ’ s coffers broadly at current levels despite Brexit and those who think the bloc needs to invest much more .
At least 18 individual meeting with EU leaders were scheduled this week which Mr Michel called in the hope of trying to forge a compromise between the @ @ @

Brexit: British fishing grounds are for British boats says Johnson
The EU chief tweeted: “28 years ago we created 'European Citizenship'. Now the EU must move forward again. Brexit has shown us that a key reform should be to strengthened & deepen EU citizenship. #IamEuropean.” But the post promoted a backlash from some Twitter users.
One said: “What part of Nationhood & Sovereignty doesn't this puppet grasp? Has the EU Collective bothered to do any research into why the UK voted to leave, or is the Myth Maker in Chief going to continue to spout hearsay unchallenged?” Another commented: “Wow. Your answer is always ‘More EU. More control.’ It won't be long until you're facing more independence referendums.” A third wrote: “Strengthen and deepen EU citizenship? Kind of sounds like you're about to make a no-take-backs clause. Gonna lock everyone in?” FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES:
Guy Verhofstadt has been mocked for tweeting about his EU plans
8.50pm update: Brexit boom - Britain can be ‘champions of free trade’ as Raab talks up Australia deal Dominic Raab has boasted how post-Brexit Britain wants to be “energetic champions of free and open trade” as he continued to ramp up negotiations with global nations for lucrative trade deals in 2020. The Foreign Secretary is in Australia as part of a tour of the country to promote free trade deals during what is turning out to be a crucial year after the UK left the European Union on January 31. Mr Raab said a close relationship with the Southern Hemisphere superpower is a “key part of the vision” for a “Global Britain”. The former Brexit Secretary wrote in a column for the Australian Financial Review the UK is “forging ahead as a self-confident, global nation, ready to reinvigorate our ties with old friends”. He also described a “deep relationship” between the UK and Australia and even joked about their sporting rivalry, which sees the two cricketing nations clash in the Ashes at least once every two years.
Dominic Raab said post-Brexit Britain wants to be "energetic champions of free and open trade"
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7.32pm update: Trade deal could be vetoed by ANY EU state - Boris sent warning Boris Johnson’s Brexit trade deal could well be scuppered thanks to a piece of EU legislation. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier set out Brussels’ negotiating objectives this week. Within those objectives, he said the EU is willing to sign up to an extensive and ambitious trade deal with the UK. The deal, however, could be set for a snag after Mr Barnier declared within the objectives that the future agreement must uphold the “partnership should uphold the precautionary principle in the Union as set out in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union”. According to Politico, the reference to the treaty means all members of the European Parliament must come to a unanimous agreement. This, therefore, allows a member state to veto the direction to which talks are proceeding to “force Barnier into keeping every country’s interests in mind during the upcoming negotiations”. 6.15pm update: Brexit trade deal with US at risk - Mike Pence hints at huge rift between Boris and Trump Boris Johnson's post-Brexit trade deal with the US may already be under threat after American Vice President Mike Pence revealed that the UK's decision to grant access to Huawei may be a deal breaker. A UK trade deal with the US may already be at risk following the Government's decision to allow Huawei access to its 5G mobile networks. American Vice-President Mike Pence told CNBC that his administration did not "believe" using the Chinese firm's assets were in the "security or privacy interests" of either country. He warned that this remains a "real issue" between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, and could be a deal breaker in the future. This follows reports of an “apoplectic” between the two leaders, in which Mr Trump raged at the Prime Minister for sticking to the decision.
There could be a rift brewing between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson
5.40pm update: Boris Johnson faces growing concern over Brexit - shock poll Fewer than one in six people believe Prime Minister Boris Johnson has managed to "get Brexit done”. Whilst the Prime Minister is undoubtedly experiencing a political honeymoon, with a surge of popularity after Brexit Day, some uncertainty remains. A poll undertaken by Ipsos Mori showed, although ratings for Mr Johnson have soared recently, confidence in Brexit remains uncertain. Only 15 percent believed the Prime Minister had totally delivered on his pledge to get Brexit done. A larger 29 percent believed Mr Johnson has “mostly” fulfilled his promise and a significant 36 percent said “to some extent” he had got the job done. Eight percent believed the Prime Minister had not fulfilled his promise at all, and nine percent said he “hardly’ achieved Brexit. 4.10pm update: Brexit punishment clause - leaked document shows exactly how EU plan to CRIPPLE UK trade Senior members of the European Parliament have drawn up a punishment clause in order to keep Britain in lockstep with Brussels after Brexit. The institution’s UK Co-ordination Group, former the Brexit Steering committee, have demanded a “polluter pays principle” be included as part of any future trade deal with the UK. A leaked copy of the plan, seen by Express.co.uk, said any future Government should be required to maintain the same environmental rules as Brussels. It suggests the UK should be forced to match European standards on climate change, as well as workers’ rights and state aid, when the bloc updates its rulebook. The group of influential MEPs demanded a “a level playing field, ensuring equivalent standards in social, labour, environmental, competition and state aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on competition and state aid control”.
British voters are unconvinced Boris Johnson has managed to 'get Brexit done'
3.15pm update: Scottish economy forecast to grow in 2020 - but Brexit ‘remains a risk’ Scotland’s economy is forecast to grow marginally this year, but experts have warned Brexit “remains a risk” to the economy. The Scottish Fiscal Commission has predicted GDP will increase by one percent this financial year, rising to 1.1 percent next year and 1.2 percent in 2022-2023. But the report from the SFC warned Brexit negotiations and uncertainty over the timing and nature of the UK's departure from the EU has "resulted in subdued growth over the last year”. It added now the UK has left the EU, "the unwinding of some Brexit-related uncertainty may support some additional growth”. But the SFC said Brexit "remains a risk to continued economic growth". 2pm update: Pound set for worst week since December election as fears grow over Brexit trade deal Sterling was headed for its worst week since the general election in December as investors priced in the risk of the UK not being able to agree a trade deal with the EU before the end of the transition period in December 2020. The pound was flat against the US dollar at $1.2933, close tp its lowest level in two week. Against the euro, which has been dragged down by a stronger dollar, sterling traded higher by 0.2 percent at 84.78 pence. Investors fear Boris Johnson is taking a hard line in trade talks with the EU, particularly after e said Britain will not obey the bloc’s regulations. Marshall Gittler, head of investment research for BDSwiss Group, said: “I expect that the post-Brexit trade negotiations will continue to weigh on Britain, a country with one of the largest current account deficits in the world.”
Scotland's economy growing, but Brexit 'remains a risk'
Paul Withers taking over live reporting from Katie Harris. 1.10pm update: France demands UK follows EU rules FOREVER Emmanuel Macron has told the European Commission that the UK must be tied to EU rules forever in return for a post-Brexit free trade deal, according to reports. France is demanding Britain agrees to “dynamic alignment” with Brussels for areas including tax, state aid, environment and social. An EU diplomat told The Telegraph: “France wants dynamic alignment across the board.” 12.05pm update: UK names new ambassador to US Dame Karen Pierce has been named as the UK’s new ambassador to the US, replacing Sir Kim Darroch who resigned last year over leaked emails. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "It is a time of huge opportunity for the friendship between the UK and US and I am delighted that Karen Pierce will take forward this exciting new chapter in our relationship.” It comes ahead of post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the US, as Britain strikes its own path outside of the EU.
Emmanuel Macron wants the UK to be tied to EU rules forever in return for a post-Brexit trade deal
11am update: Brussels divided over Brexit budget - 18 urgent meetings held EU bosses are heading for an almighty showdown when they try to thrash out the bloc's next seven-year budget after a series of meetings between European Council president Charles Michel and member state leaders. Brexit has thrown financial planning into the turmoil with Britain’s departure leaving an annual hole of about €12 billion in the EU’s coffers and richer nations fear being strong-armed into making up the shortfall. It leaves Mr Michel facing a stand-off between members states that want to keep their contribution to the EU’s coffers broadly at current levels despite Brexit and those who think the bloc needs to invest much more. At least 18 individual meeting with EU leaders were scheduled this week which Mr Michel called in the hope of trying to forge a compromise between the opposing factions.
Rupert Lowe hailed the start of an “exciting period in our country's history”
9.30am update: Author highlights ‘big problem’ Remainers face Author and historian Tom Holland has highlighting the “big problem” Remainers face following the UK’s departure from the EU last month. Retweeting an article from American magazine The Atlantic on whether Britain will rejoin the bloc, he said: “A very good analysis of the big problem that erstwhile Remainers hoping the UK will rejoin the EU now face: they have to hope, if we are to rejoin the EU, that the country will implode economically & constitutionally. And that's not a great look... “I would also have thought it was by no means a given that the EU would want back a country as divided as the UK would inevitably be over the issue of its membership.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--Lib Dem humiliation: Davey's electric car clash savaged in showdown with BBC QT audience

Daniel was given the floor when he said : “ The announcement this week that fossil fuel cars will be banned in 2036 .
“ What will the Government do to incentivise us to buy electric cars ?
Co-Leader Sir Davey said : “ I want them to be cheaper - and the Lib Dems want them be brought in as soon as possible.
” But Dan felt this wasn ’ t good enough .
He said : “ I don ’ t think we have the infrastructure for it .
He rationed his statement by saying : “ Come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to drive your car and use the petrol station .
“ They are not going to stop you going to a petrol station .
He continued : “ And people can ’ t afford to buy new cars , because they are so much more expense.
” READ MORE : BBC Question Time : Outrage as NO Brexiteers appear on panel It comes as Tory MP Robert Buckland was pushed to draw attention to the funny parallel between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump during the same show .
Buckland , Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was pushed into making a hilarious comparison between the President and Prime Minister .
It came about as audience members discussed the impeachment result , in which Trump was acquitted this week .
It began when Sir Davey asked : “ Do you feel any discomfort about Donald Trump and Boris Johnson being so pally ?
” Mr Buckland responded : “ Well look , I think apart from the hair , I do not see much commonality between a classical scholar and Donald Trump.
” Ms Bruce , then asked : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the same hair colour ?
“ I think Boris Johnson might have a word with you about that .

Question Time audience member slams electric car target
Daniel was given the floor when he said: “The announcement this week that fossil fuel cars will be banned in 2036. “What will the Government do to incentivise us to buy electric cars?
Co-Leader Sir Davey said: “I want them to be cheaper - and the Lib Dems want them be brought in as soon as possible.” But Dan felt this wasn’t good enough. He said: “I don’t think we have the infrastructure for it. “I think its unachievable.”
Daniel took Sir Ed to task.
The Lib Dem co-Leader wants to see the electric car in the mainstream as soon as possible.
He rationed his statement by saying: “Come 2036, you are still going to be able to drive your car and use the petrol station. “They are not going to stop you going to a petrol station. “It will make no difference.” He continued: “And people can’t afford to buy new cars, because they are so much more expense.” READ MORE: BBC Question Time: Outrage as NO Brexiteers appear on panel
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He continued: “And people can’t afford to buy new cars, because they are so much more expense.”
Yesterday's Question Time panel.
Host Fiona Bruce.
It comes as Tory MP Robert Buckland was pushed to draw attention to the funny parallel between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump during the same show. Buckland, Secretary of State for Justice since 2019, was pushed into making a hilarious comparison between the President and Prime Minister. It came about as audience members discussed the impeachment result, in which Trump was acquitted this week.
Question Time: Bruce tells audience to ignore Cleverly’s question
It began when Sir Davey asked: “Do you feel any discomfort about Donald Trump and Boris Johnson being so pally?” Mr Buckland responded: “Well look, I think apart from the hair, I do not see much commonality between a classical scholar and Donald Trump.” Ms Bruce, then asked: “Are you saying the pair of them have the same hair colour? “I think Boris Johnson might have a word with you about that.
The topic riled up the panel.
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thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--Furious Fiona Bruce silences Labour MP as she refuses to answer BBC QT audience question

She was alluding to the recent controversy where MP Tracy Brabin wore a similar top in Parliament , prompting many to query whether the attire was appropriate .
It fuelled a heated debate , with some newspapers slamming Ms Brabin for her choice in clothes , while some said that such a top was empowering for women and any suggestion otherwise was sexist .
Naomi continued : “ I would like my daughter to be judged on the merits of what she says and not how she looks.
” But Ms Casey , clearly unhappy with the question , began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going there with this ?
” She said : “ We almost had World War Three with Iran , we have a climate emergency , plus we having to to deal with Brexit.
” But Bruce reminded Casey that the panel can not dictate the line of questioning , and that every single one posed by audience members must treated with respect .
Bruce said : “ Stella , you might not like it but that ’ s the question the audience has asked , and that ’ s what Naomi has asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer it.
” READ MORE : Really ?
!
Labour MP shut down as fierce Donald Trump row erupts “ It was a shoulder in parliament .
Get over it .
It comes as Ms Brabin had herself defended her clothes choice on social media .
The MP , who is also an actress , said : “ Sorry I don ’ t have time to reply to all of you commenting on this but I can confirm I ’ m not ... .
A slag , hungover , a tart , about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just been banged over a wheelie bin .
`` Who knew people could get so emotional over a shoulder… ” This was after commentators remarked on her dress , some of which became very personal and vitriolic .
One commenter said : “ Tracy Brabin taking advantage of the relaxed dress code .
”

Question Time: Stella Creasy avoids question on MP dress code
Bruce opened the floor to Naomi, who was wearing a one-shoulder top. She asked: “Does the panel believe that I am appropriately dressed?”
She was alluding to the recent controversy where MP Tracy Brabin wore a similar top in Parliament, prompting many to query whether the attire was appropriate. It fuelled a heated debate, with some newspapers slamming Ms Brabin for her choice in clothes, while some said that such a top was empowering for women and any suggestion otherwise was sexist. Naomi continued: “I would like my daughter to be judged on the merits of what she says and not how she looks.”
She was alluding to the recent controversy where MP Tracy Brabin wore a similar top in Parliament
It fuelled a heated debate, with some newspapers slamming Ms Brabin for her choice in clothes
But Ms Casey, clearly unhappy with the question, began to rant: “Why are we going there with this?” She said: “We almost had World War Three with Iran, we have a climate emergency, plus we having to to deal with Brexit.” But Bruce reminded Casey that the panel cannot dictate the line of questioning, and that every single one posed by audience members must treated with respect. Bruce said: “Stella, you might not like it but that’s the question the audience has asked, and that’s what Naomi has asked, so let’s at least answer it.” READ MORE: Really?! Labour MP shut down as fierce Donald Trump row erupts
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Ms Casey, clearly unhappy with the question, began to rant: “Why are we going there with this?”
The panel was talking about the recent 'shoulder' controversy.
Casey ended with: “Come on people. Women cannot win.
“It was a shoulder in parliament. Get over it. “[It] really isn’t a big deal.” It comes as Ms Brabin had herself defended her clothes choice on social media. The MP, who is also an actress, said: “Sorry I don’t have time to reply to all of you commenting on this but I can confirm I’m not.... A slag, hungover, a tart, about to breastfeed, a slapper, drunk, just been banged over a wheelie bin.
"Who knew people could get so emotional over a shoulder…” An eye-roll emoji accompanied her post. This was after commentators remarked on her dress, some of which became very personal and vitriolic. One commenter said: “Tracy Brabin taking advantage of the relaxed dress code.”
Ms Creasy finally answered the question.


thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--The two word response that shut down moaning Lib Dem Ed Davey during bitter BBC QT clash

The panel was discussing the level of scrutiny that MPs receive by the media .
Mr Buckland said that as an MP he embraces any scrutiny , as does Prime Minster Boris Johnson .
He said : “ I was asked on the Today programme during the election campaign and I did several appearances with Nick [ Robinson ] .
“ Radio 4 has been my program of choice for about 30 years .
“ I relish scrutiny - it ’ s apart of my job .
“ But I do think it ’ s easy to make jibes against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What has happened over the past few months has been unprecedented scrutiny that continues in parliament every week .
“ The prime minister takes scrutiny on the floor of the house where every body can watch .
“ And in the election campaign , me and others were in the thick of it , out on the media ’ s questions .
READ MORE : BBC Question Time LIVE : Fiery clashes expected as Boris lays out plan “ So was the Prime Minister .
He was out in the field answering questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But fellow panelist Sir Ed picked on the interview in which Mr Johnson did not feature in .
He chimed in with : “ And he refused to be questioned by Andrew Neil.
” But Mr Buckland snapped back : “ And so what ?
JUST IN : Kirk Douglas : The last of the Hollywood legends [ INSIGHT ] BBC Newsnight host silenced by Brexiteer Fox as he stops trade row [ LATEST ] BBC 's Laura Kuenssberg Brexit 'prophecy of doom ' dismissed by Boris [ READ ] He continued : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture , the idea is that the prime minister is someone we don ’ t know , that we don ’ t know his views.. “ I mean , come on .
He ’ s probably one of the most scrutinised politicians in modern history .
“ Is there much we don ’ t know about him ?
I don ’ t think so.
” It comes as Mr Johnson started the healing process , to heal the bitter divisions over Brexit that tore the Conservatives apart by offering peerages to Ken Clarke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former chancellors out of the parliamentary party after they rebelled on crunch votes over Britain ’ s departure from the European Union .
The Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith said the move will “ raise an eyebrow ” but it is “ rightly part of a drive to bring the country back together ” .

Question Time: Tory MP defends Johnson missing Neil interview
The panel was discussing the level of scrutiny that MPs receive by the media. Mr Buckland said that as an MP he embraces any scrutiny, as does Prime Minster Boris Johnson.
He said: “I was asked on the Today programme during the election campaign and I did several appearances with Nick [Robinson]. “I love the Today programme. “Radio 4 has been my program of choice for about 30 years. “I relish scrutiny - it’s apart of my job.
The panel was discussing the level of scrutiny that MPs receive by the media.
Mr Buckland said that as an MP he embraces any scrutiny, as does Prime Minster Boris Johnson.
“But I do think it’s easy to make jibes against a politicians you disagree with. “What has happened over the past few months has been unprecedented scrutiny that continues in parliament every week. “The prime minister takes scrutiny on the floor of the house where every body can watch. “And in the election campaign, me and others were in the thick of it, out on the media’s questions. READ MORE: BBC Question Time LIVE: Fiery clashes expected as Boris lays out plan
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The panel was discussing the MPs' relationship with the media.
But Mr Buckland snapped back: “And so what?
But fellow panelist Sir Ed picked on the interview in which Mr Johnson did not feature in.
“Oh, so what? so what?” He continued: “When you look at the whole picture, the idea is that the prime minister is someone we don’t know, that we don’t know his views.. “I mean, come on. He’s probably one of the most scrutinised politicians in modern history. “Is there much we don’t know about him? I don’t think so.”
It comes as Mr Johnson started the healing process, to heal the bitter divisions over Brexit that tore the Conservatives apart by offering peerages to Ken Clarke and Philip Hammond. He had kicked former chancellors out of the parliamentary party after they rebelled on crunch votes over Britain’s departure from the European Union. The Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith said the move will “raise an eyebrow” but it is “rightly part of a drive to bring the country back together”.
The Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith said the move will “raise an eyebrow” but it is “rightly pa


thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--EU CRISIS: The real reason EU wouldn’t let Britain go - Europe in CHAOS

A phenomenon known as the “ brain drain ” affected European nations when many university graduates and young workers emigrated @ @ @ @ @ In 2010 , 5.8 percent of Europeans with a degree left , motivated by economic @ @ @ @ @ fleeing from high unemployment , low wages , and poor living standards .
Between 2009 @ @ @ @ @ Italy , Ireland , Greece , and Spain came close to failing to pay the @ @ @ @ @ had borrowed , known as sovereign debt .
Ultimately the European Union and the International @ @ @ @ @ bail out Greece , Ireland and Portugal .
This led to political and social chaos @ @ @ @ @ austerity .
Many of their citizens , notably the younger generation , emigrated in search @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE : What Brexit means for EU citizens in limbo over settled status

Brexit: Le Pen ‘certain’ other countries will leave EU
A phenomenon known as the “brain drain” affected European nations when many university graduates and young workers emigrated from their home countries. In 2010, 5.8 percent of Europeans with a degree left, motivated by economic need.
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Workers were also fleeing from high unemployment, low wages, and poor living standards. Between 2009 and 2013, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain came close to failing to pay the money their Government’s had borrowed, known as sovereign debt. Ultimately the European Union and the International Monetary Fund stepped in to bail out Greece, Ireland and Portugal. This led to political and social chaos amid a backdrop of economic austerity. Many of their citizens, notably the younger generation, emigrated in search of better economic opportunity. READ MORE: What Brexit means for EU citizens in limbo over settled status
EU CRISIS: The real reason EU wouldn’t let Britain go - Europe in CHAOS
READ MORE What next for EU after Brexit divorce? The EU’s next phase revealed In a bid to reverse the “brain drain”, European countries have implemented policies to attract their citizens to return home. In 2019, Greece launched a program offering 500 workers aged between 28 and 40 a job with a pre-tax monthly wage of €3,000 (£2,545). This would be offered on the condition the workers “bring with them the know-how gained abroad, innovations and fresh ideas”. The policy, dubbed Rebrain Greece, sees the Government pay 70 percent of the wage and the companies making up the other 30 percent.
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Greece had to be bailed out by the EU and the IMF, prompting protests
Many European citizens emigrated to countries like the UK in search of better economic opportunities
READ MORE BBC's Laura Kuenssberg reveals list of people set to get Lords seats Pawel Zerka, a policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says tax incentives won’t make up for stagnating economies and bad governments. He said: “This is about much more than just economic incentive. “Everyone wants to lead a life which is agreeable, secure, and decent.” Mr Zerka left Poland, whose government also offers an income tax break to its returning workers, for France in 2017 and says he has no immediate plans to return.
Will Britain's exit from the EU reverse the brain drain effect?
He argued in an article that instead of the incentives the governments have offered so far, they should instead concentrate their efforts on improving healthcare, education, air quality, corruption and law and order. Mr Zerka wrote: “If people feel that they lack a better future where they are, many of them will continue to vote with their feet. “And even the fanciest system of fiscal incentives for people to come back home makes little sense if it is not accompanied with structural reforms.” World Bank Eurasia experts Cyril Muller and Asli Demirgüç-Kunt echoed Mr Zerka’s views in a blog post, stating that countries should address the underlying socio-economic conditions that led people to leave in the first place.


thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--Brexit latest: Fury as EU insists we hand over £1bn more

The recalculation follows an increase in the UK ’ s national income .
A bill demanding the extra contribution to the Brussels budget during the post-Brexit transition this year was delivered to British diplomats in the Belgian capital last Friday , the day the country left the EU .
Amid growing anger about the cash demand , a European Commission spokesman yesterday said the increased payment was “ non negotiable ” .
The spokesman said : “ The UK has been informed of what needs to be done and we would like to stick with the rules .
Member states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the budget.
” The Commission spokesman claimed it was a “ pure coincidence ” the bill was sent on Britain ’ s final day in the European Union after 47 years of membership .
“ Although the UK leaves the EU it will still have budgetary rights and access to EU funds in 2020 , ” the spokesman added .
Eurosceptics last night savaged the decision , with senior Tory MP Andrew Bridgen saying : “ How typical .
The EU ’ s parting shot is to slip us a bill punishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra payment should be contingent on us getting a trade deal .
I wouldn ’ t be rushing to pay them that bill.
” Mark Francois , deputy chairman of the European Research Group of Tory MPs , said : “ Pulling stunts like this does nothing to improve our future relations , but only serves to emphasise why we must never extend the transition period beyond this year.
” National contributions to the Brussels budget are recalculated annually based on revised estimates for each member state ’ s gross national income and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic growth over the last year meant British taxpayers should pay an extra £1.09billion – 1.3billion euros – to the 2019-20 budget .
The increase means the UK ’ s final annual contribution will total more than £10billion .
A UK Government spokesman said : “ We are reviewing the bill and expect to get half of the money back through the rebate .
”

Brexit: EU says date of UK's additional bill is a 'coincidence'
The recalculation follows an increase in the UK’s national income. A bill demanding the extra contribution to the Brussels budget during the post-Brexit transition this year was delivered to British diplomats in the Belgian capital last Friday, the day the country left the EU.
Amid growing anger about the cash demand, a European Commission spokesman yesterday said the increased payment was “non negotiable”.
The spokesman said: “The UK has been informed of what needs to be done and we would like to stick with the rules. Member states have the obligation to pay their contribution to the budget.” The Commission spokesman claimed it was a “pure coincidence” the bill was sent on Britain’s final day in the European Union after 47 years of membership. “Although the UK leaves the EU it will still have budgetary rights and access to EU funds in 2020,” the spokesman added. Eurosceptics last night savaged the decision, with senior Tory MP Andrew Bridgen saying: “How typical. The EU’s parting shot is to slip us a bill punishing us for our economic growth. This extra payment should be contingent on us getting a trade deal. I wouldn’t be rushing to pay them that bill.”
Fury as EU insists we hand over £1bn more
Mark Francois, deputy chairman of the European Research Group of Tory MPs
Mark Francois, deputy chairman of the European Research Group of Tory MPs, said: “Pulling stunts like this does nothing to improve our future relations, but only serves to emphasise why we must never extend the transition period beyond this year.” National contributions to the Brussels budget are recalculated annually based on revised estimates for each member state’s gross national income and VAT contributions. Officials calculated that UK economic growth over the last year meant British taxpayers should pay an extra £1.09billion – 1.3billion euros – to the 2019-20 budget. The increase means the UK’s final annual contribution will total more than £10billion. A UK Government spokesman said: “We are reviewing the bill and expect to get half of the money back through the rebate.”


thedailyexpress--2020-02-07--Irish election panic: Leo Varadkar humiliation looms - ‘A f*****g disaster!’

Ireland heads to the polls tomorrow , with the leaders of Fine Gael , Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein vying to be the next Taoiseach .
Ahead of the vote , sources from Mr Varadkar ’ s party admitted it will “ not go our way ” amid fears they will lose 15 seats .
One senior figure told the Irish Examiner : “ The campaign has been a f*****g disaster.
” They attributed the failing campaign to the Dublin metropolitan elite within the party , identified colloquially by the affluent D4 postcode .
They said : “ The D4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t worked .
Blame nine years all you like , we made things difficult for ourselves.
” A minister added : “ The campaign has been pretty flat and our top guns have not fired.
” Meanwhile , another minister said : “ We can not win .
The tide of change is too strong .
We just need to try and keep as many seats as we can.
” Saturday ’ s election could mark the end of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail ’ s grip on power .
Ireland ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for almost a century , taking it in turns to run the country .
But Sinn Fein has seen an increase in support in the opinion polls .
READ MORE : Break up of UK feared after Irish election but NI warned no ‘ bailout ’ Speaking in the final TV debate of the campaign , Mr Varadkar warned against backing Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein .
The Taoiseach said change was not always “ for the better ” .
And he insisted his government had delivered real change in terms of social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and navigating the country through Brexit .
He said : “ That ’ s the kind of change I am making happen and I want to see it through .
DO N'T MISS Leo Varadkar shamed over use of ’ provocative ’ language against Brexit [ INSIGHT ] What could Ireland 's election mean for the EU and Brexit negotiations ?
[ ANALYSIS ] Leo Varadkar slams Britain 's 'petty ' and silly post Brexit proposal [ VIDEO ] “ Bear I mind that all change isn ’ t change for the better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brexit people voting for change and they got Brexit .
“ We saw Donald Trump being elected in the US - that ’ s not the kind of change we want .
We want change for the better .
“ Not Fianna Fail ’ s change .
Fianna Fail hasn ’ t changed - it is the same old Fianna Fail - they will wreck the economy again .

Leo Varadkar: It's difficult to form government in next few months
Ireland heads to the polls tomorrow, with the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein vying to be the next Taoiseach. Ahead of the vote, sources from Mr Varadkar’s party admitted it will “not go our way” amid fears they will lose 15 seats.
One senior figure told the Irish Examiner: “The campaign has been a f*****g disaster.” They attributed the failing campaign to the Dublin metropolitan elite within the party, identified colloquially by the affluent D4 postcode. They said: “The D4 boys ran it again and it hasn’t worked. Blame nine years all you like, we made things difficult for ourselves.” A minister added: “The campaign has been pretty flat and our top guns have not fired.”
Leo Varadkar is facing an election nightmare with Fine Gael set to lose power
Meanwhile, another minister said: “We cannot win. The tide of change is too strong. We just need to try and keep as many seats as we can.” Saturday’s election could mark the end of Fine Gael and Fianna Fail’s grip on power. Ireland’s two biggest parties have dominated politics for almost a century, taking it in turns to run the country. But Sinn Fein has seen an increase in support in the opinion polls. READ MORE: Break up of UK feared after Irish election but NI warned no ‘bailout’
Ireland heads to the polls tomorrow, with the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein vying to be the next Taoiseach
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Speaking in the final TV debate of the campaign, Mr Varadkar warned against backing Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein. The Taoiseach said change was not always “for the better”. And he insisted his government had delivered real change in terms of social reform, constitutional change, economic improvements and navigating the country through Brexit. He said: “That’s the kind of change I am making happen and I want to see it through. DON'T MISS
Leo Varadkar shamed over use of ’provocative’ language against Brexit [INSIGHT]
What could Ireland's election mean for the EU and Brexit negotiations? [ANALYSIS]
Leo Varadkar slams Britain's 'petty' and silly post Brexit proposal [VIDEO]
The Taoiseach said change was not always “for the better”
“Bear I mind that all change isn’t change for the better. “We saw in Britain with Brexit people voting for change and they got Brexit. “We saw Donald Trump being elected in the US - that’s not the kind of change we want. We want change for the better. “Not Fianna Fail’s change. Fianna Fail hasn’t changed - it is the same old Fianna Fail - they will wreck the economy again.
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