thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--'Stand up and walk!' Boris told to quit Brexit talks with EU this week and trigger no deal

Negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal have entered a crucial stage , as negotiations with the EU reach their final stage as the clock ticks down to the end of the transition period on December 31 .
But the Prime Minister is becoming increasingly frustrated at the EU over its refusal to give ground on any of its demands - a move that could see him trigger a no deal Brexit .
Downing Street has signalled Mr Johnson is running out of patience with Brussels negotiators and could take Britain out of the EU without a deal in place - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU .
A Government source said : “ We do need to urgently make progress on these issues or it will end up an Australia-style deal .
“ There is momentum and there is a strong desire on both sides to do a deal but is going to be hard work for Lord Frost this week.
” Now Express.co.uk readers are urging the Prime Minister to walk away from the negotiating table with the EU over the coming days .
The latest poll , which ran from 8am until 10.30pm on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Express.co.uk survey , asked : `` Should Boris Johnson walk out of EU talks this week and trigger no deal ? ''
A huge 95 percent ( 12,418 readers ) voted in favour of the Prime Minister walking away from Brexit talks with the EU that would begin the process of a no deal Brexit .
The remaining five percent ( 582 readers ) disagreed , while less than one percent ( 78 readers ) were undecided .
One Express.co.uk reader commented : “ The trading bloc has not , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK taking its final farewells with mutually agreed terms of trading .
`` All the bloc has wanted is to punish the UK for choosing to leave their failing trading bloc .
READ MORE : Prince Charles defended after accusations he broke royal protocol '' The bloc 's inability to negotiate means that any pretence from them at negotiations are futile .
Time to stand up and walk . ''
A second reader wrote : `` The UK is in a good position in these negotiations since , in matters of trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come off worse if no agreement is reached - they sell more goods annually to us worth £98 million more than we sell to them .
`` Other countries trade with the EU without the added extortionate demands made by the EU on the UK .
`` No other country has to sacrifice their territorial waters or accept interference in their internal affairs , so why should Britain ?
Britain expects fairness in all its trade agreements and will not accept any loss of sovereignty , implicit or otherwise .
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A third reader commented : `` I can not understand how the EU can expect a sovereign country to forego a major asset ( fish ) , and to allow a foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the 'level playing field ' , this is merely a ploy to ensure the sclerotic EU does not a dynamic , successful competitor nearby .
`` Remoaners , can you say whether the USA , China , Japan or any other nation , would allow the EU to determine how their economic industrial systems may work ?
Could you give me examples where any nation permits a foreign legal system and court to 'rule ' ? ''
The UK 's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost travelled to Brussels at the weekend for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Monday morning , Mr Barnier tweeted : `` With Europarl-EN & all Member States , we remain determined , patient , respectful .
`` We want our future cooperation to be open but fair in all areas . ''
But a senior EU official warned it `` may be too late already '' to put in place any trade deal with Britain before the end of the transition period on December 31 - even if negotiators seal an agreement this week or next .
The diplomat said : `` They have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be . ''

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Negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal have entered a crucial stage, as negotiations with the EU reach their final stage as the clock ticks down to the end of the transition period on December 31. But the Prime Minister is becoming increasingly frustrated at the EU over its refusal to give ground on any of its demands - a move that could see him trigger a no deal Brexit. Downing Street has signalled Mr Johnson is running out of patience with Brussels negotiators and could take Britain out of the EU without a deal in place - similar to Australia’s relationship with the EU.
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A Government source said: “We do need to urgently make progress on these issues or it will end up an Australia-style deal. “There is momentum and there is a strong desire on both sides to do a deal but is going to be hard work for Lord Frost this week.” Now Express.co.uk readers are urging the Prime Minister to walk away from the negotiating table with the EU over the coming days. The latest poll, which ran from 8am until 10.30pm on Monday November 16 and saw 13,078 votes cast on the Express.co.uk survey, asked: "Should Boris Johnson walk out of EU talks this week and trigger no deal?"
Brexit news: Boris Johnson has been told to walk away from EU trade talks
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A huge 95 percent (12,418 readers) voted in favour of the Prime Minister walking away from Brexit talks with the EU that would begin the process of a no deal Brexit. The remaining five percent (582 readers) disagreed, while less than one percent (78 readers) were undecided. One Express.co.uk reader commented: “The trading bloc has not, and has never had, any intention of the UK taking its final farewells with mutually agreed terms of trading. "All the bloc has wanted is to punish the UK for choosing to leave their failing trading bloc. READ MORE: Prince Charles defended after accusations he broke royal protocol
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Brexit news: A huge 95 percent of readers voting in the poll have backed Boris Johnson
"The bloc's inability to negotiate means that any pretence from them at negotiations are futile. Time to stand up and walk." A second reader wrote: "The UK is in a good position in these negotiations since, in matters of trade, the countries of the EU will come off worse if no agreement is reached - they sell more goods annually to us worth £98 million more than we sell to them. "Other countries trade with the EU without the added extortionate demands made by the EU on the UK. "No other country has to sacrifice their territorial waters or accept interference in their internal affairs, so why should Britain? Britain expects fairness in all its trade agreements and will not accept any loss of sovereignty, implicit or otherwise. DON'T MISS
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"Free from the EU Britain will certainly thrive which will encourage other countries to leave the dysfunctional EU." A third reader commented: "I cannot understand how the EU can expect a sovereign country to forego a major asset (fish), and to allow a foreign court to adjudicate disputes. "As for the 'level playing field', this is merely a ploy to ensure the sclerotic EU does not a dynamic, successful competitor nearby. "Remoaners, can you say whether the USA, China, Japan or any other nation, would allow the EU to determine how their economic industrial systems may work? Could you give me examples where any nation permits a foreign legal system and court to 'rule'?"
Brexit news: The tansition period betweenthe UK and EU ends on December 31
The UK's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost travelled to Brussels at the weekend for further talks with EU counterpart Michel Barnier. On Monday morning, Mr Barnier tweeted: "With Europarl-EN & all Member States, we remain determined, patient, respectful. "We want our future cooperation to be open but fair in all areas." But a senior EU official warned it "may be too late already" to put in place any trade deal with Britain before the end of the transition period on December 31 - even if negotiators seal an agreement this week or next. The diplomat said: "They haven't quite reached where they had hoped to be."


thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--Britons furious as EU issue on-air Brexit ultimatum – trade deal on the brink

With just weeks before the transition period comes to an end in December , Boris Johnson is pushing to secure a Brexit deal with the EU but a no deal outcome is seeming more likely .
This week , Ireland ’ s foreign minister Simon Coveney said the EU will not do a trade deal if the UK tries to restore the law-breaking Internal Market Bill clauses .
Speaking to Sky News , Mr Coveney said : “ If the British government is determined to continue with their Internal Market Bill , to reintroduce parts of that Bill that were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , then I think this is a deal that won ’ t be ratified by the EU .
“ There ’ s no way the EU would agree to ratify a new agreement if the British government is breaking the existing agreement which is not even 12 months old . ''
But following the EU ’ s ultimatum , Britons have hit back claiming Brussels is “ scared ” and need to “ come back to us with a realistic conversation ” .
Some argued the UK will thrive if Britain walks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ respect UK sovereignty ” .
One person said : “ They are scared and they are panicking as they know the colossal damage and losses they face if they have to pay tariffs .
“ From the UK ’ s position , the no deal WTO tariff solution would benefit us significantly with no ties to the EU .
“ It would strengthen the UK while wearing our competitors that happen to be our neighbours .
READ MORE : Nigel Farage warns Brexit in 'great peril ' as Boris brutally condemned “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include fishing within the deal and help our coastal communities thrive .
“ Food scarcity is an increasing global threat , why allow others to fish in UK waters ?
There is no benefit.
” Another person simply put it : “ It ’ s about time we started growling back at those yo-yo numpties.
” Someone else said : “ We should come out on WTO rules and save our £39billion .
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” A fourth reader said : “ The EU wants to protect its own internal market , yet the UK can not protect its own internal market that is more than 200 years old.
” A fifth person said a no deal is always better than a “ bad deal ” .
They said : “ We will not be @ @ @ @ @ @

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With just weeks before the transition period comes to an end in December, Boris Johnson is pushing to secure a Brexit deal with the EU but a no deal outcome is seeming more likely.
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This week, Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney said the EU will not do a trade deal if the UK tries to restore the law-breaking Internal Market Bill clauses. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Coveney said: “If the British government is determined to continue with their Internal Market Bill, to reintroduce parts of that Bill that were removed by the House of Lords this week, then I think this is a deal that won’t be ratified by the EU. “There’s no way the EU would agree to ratify a new agreement if the British government is breaking the existing agreement which is not even 12 months old." But following the EU’s ultimatum, Britons have hit back claiming Brussels is “scared” and need to “come back to us with a realistic conversation”.
Britons furious as EU issue on-air ultimatum
Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney
Some argued the UK will thrive if Britain walks away with no deal while demanded Brussels “respect UK sovereignty”. One person said: “They are scared and they are panicking as they know the colossal damage and losses they face if they have to pay tariffs. “From the UK’s position, the no deal WTO tariff solution would benefit us significantly with no ties to the EU. “It would strengthen the UK while wearing our competitors that happen to be our neighbours. READ MORE: Nigel Farage warns Brexit in 'great peril' as Boris brutally condemned
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EU fishing dependence on UK waters
“It’s up then to the EU to come back to us with a realistic conversation.” A fourth reader said: “The EU wants to protect its own internal market, yet the UK cannot protect its own internal market that is more than 200 years old.” A fifth person said a no deal is always better than a “bad deal”. They said: “We will not be rule takers of the EU.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--Nigel Farage warns Brexit in ‘great peril’ as Boris ‘is not Churchill or Thatcher’

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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage argued Brexit was under significant threat as he criticised Boris Johnson and his leadership on Brexit .
Mr Farage posted a video to his Twitter page arguing Brexiteers were leaving No10 , following the departure of key advisors Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain .
The Brexit Party leader claimed the Prime Minister was unable to make decisions himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had for Boris Johnson 's Brexit Britain .
Mr Farage claimed Boris Johnson would be influenced by Remainers around him and the pressure from US President Joe Biden .
He also insisted Boris Johnson should not be compared to dominating political figures , Winston Churchill or Margaret Thatcher .
Mr Farage said : `` So who is really going to influence Boris Johnson over the course of the next days and weeks .
`` I say influence because the one thing I know about Boris Johnson personally from trying to work with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions .
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Brexit 'is in great peril' with Boris Johnson says Farage
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage argued Brexit was under significant threat as he criticised Boris Johnson and his leadership on Brexit. Mr Farage posted a video to his Twitter page arguing Brexiteers were leaving No10, following the departure of key advisors Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain. The Brexit Party leader claimed the Prime Minister was unable to make decisions himself and highlighted many of the fears he had for Boris Johnson's Brexit Britain.
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Mr Farage claimed Boris Johnson would be influenced by Remainers around him and the pressure from US President Joe Biden. He also insisted Boris Johnson should not be compared to dominating political figures, Winston Churchill or Margaret Thatcher. Mr Farage said: "So who is really going to influence Boris Johnson over the course of the next days and weeks. "I say influence because the one thing I know about Boris Johnson personally from trying to work with him is that he simply cannot make decisions. DON'T MISS: Nigel Farage predicts the END of Boris Johnson as leader struggling
Nigel Farage warns Brexit in ‘great peril’ as Boris ‘is not Churchill or Thatcher’
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"He is always worried about short-term unpopularity. "A Winston Churchill or Margaret Thatcher he most certainly is not." Mr Farage also highlighted why he believed the people around Boris Johnson may influence him against Brexit. Mr Farage said: "The big influences now, with Dominic Cummings gone and Lee Cain gone, is, of course, going to be Queen Carrie Symonds and Allegra Stratton.
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Brexit news: Mr Farage also highlighted why he believed the people around Boris Johnson may influence him against Brexit.
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"Ms Stratton is the new press woman, the boss of press, on a personal level she is absolutely delightful. "She used to write for Guardian, used to work for the BBC, says she voted Leave, I wouldn't be quite so sure. "These will now be the influences on Boris Johnson. "You can add to that Joe Biden is going to become the next US President and has said already that the UK's relationship with the US will depend on how happy Brussels and Dublin are with a deal. READ MORE: When is the Brexit deal deadline? Things Boris NEEDS to get done [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--George Galloway launches sensational bid to return to Parliament and crush Sturgeon's SNP

Ms Ferrier became the SNP MP for the constituency of Rutherglen and Hamilton West , near Glasgow , five years ago .
She lost her seat to Labour 's Ged Killen of the Labour Party at the 2017 general election before regaining it two years later .
But on October 1 , she was suspended from the SNP for breaching coronavirus lockdown rules , with Scotland 's First Minister calling on her to resign her parliamentary seat .
Just under a week later , Ms Ferrier 's Rutherglen constituency association said they had asked her to resign her seat over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the SNP MP indicated she would not resign due to the incident .
She made her return to the House of Commons last Thursday , with Scottish Labour Party leader Richard Leonard describing her appearance in Parliament as `` a gross insult to her constituents '' .
Now Alliance 4 Unity , the campaign group launched by Mr Galloway with the intention of ousting the SNP from the Scottish Government , has said Ms Ferrier 's refusal to resign means it is likely the Parliamentary Standards & Privileges committee will now have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The move would tigger a recall petition and , subsequently could cause a by-election .
Mr Galloway has launched what he described as the `` largest ever crowdfunder in the history of by-elections '' , with the aim of raising £100,000 to stand in Rutherglen and Hamilton West and `` take the fight to the SNP '' .
He has not been an MP since 2015 , after holding seats in Bradford West ; Bethnal Green and Bow ; and Glasgow Kelvin over the course of 28 years since 1987 .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the idiotic decision to become a coronavirus superspreader , I led from the front - starting a petition with over 10,000 signatures to date , demanding she resign .
“ It is abundantly clear that the Parliamentary Standards committee should suspend Ferrier , triggering a recall petition .
`` I could get the necessary 8,000 signatures to force a by-election in a single weekend , if not an afternoon , such is the strength of feeling in Rutherglen and Hamilton West .
READ MORE : Sturgeon told to stop being secretive on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life to advocating for Scotland in Parliament , spending 18 years representing neighbouring Glasgow in the House of Commons .
“ With a proven track record in Parliament , I hope constituents agree that I will be a formidable MP for the area - putting Rutherglen and Hamilton West on the map for the right reasons !
” The crowdfunder has launched , but in the event a by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West does not take place , all funds will be added to the campaign fund for Alliance 4 Unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 .
Mr Galloway first suggested he would stand as a candidate to replace Ms Ferrier in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West just under a week after her suspension from the SNP last month .
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On October 7 , he wrote on Twitter : `` The three main pro-union parties better make a deal whereby they all stand aside for each other – starting with the by-election which must be called for Rutherglen and Hamilton West .
“ Or they will all be facing me in that by-election ( no matter who phones me ) .
” Mr Galloway has been a huge critic of Ms Sturgeon and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ruling party 's continuous calls for a second referendum on independence .

Sturgeon's IndyRef2 bid is 'poisonous discourse' says Galloway
Ms Ferrier became the SNP MP for the constituency of Rutherglen and Hamilton West, near Glasgow, five years ago. She lost her seat to Labour's Ged Killen of the Labour Party at the 2017 general election before regaining it two years later. But on October 1, she was suspended from the SNP for breaching coronavirus lockdown rules, with Scotland's First Minister calling on her to resign her parliamentary seat. Just under a week later, Ms Ferrier's Rutherglen constituency association said they had asked her to resign her seat over the scandal, but four days later, the SNP MP indicated she would not resign due to the incident.
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She made her return to the House of Commons last Thursday, with Scottish Labour Party leader Richard Leonard describing her appearance in Parliament as "a gross insult to her constituents". Now Alliance 4 Unity, the campaign group launched by Mr Galloway with the intention of ousting the SNP from the Scottish Government, has said Ms Ferrier's refusal to resign means it is likely the Parliamentary Standards & Privileges committee will now have to suspend her for 10 working days. The move would trigger a recall petition and, subsequently could cause a by-election. Mr Galloway has launched what he described as the "largest ever crowdfunder in the history of by-elections", with the aim of raising £100,000 to stand in Rutherglen and Hamilton West and "take the fight to the SNP".
George Galloway has announced plans to oust MP Margaret Ferrier from her seat
George Galloway demanded Margaret Ferrier resign
He has not been an MP since 2015, after holding seats in Bradford West; Bethnal Green and Bow; and Glasgow Kelvin over the course of 28 years since 1987. Mr Galloway said: “When Margaret Ferrier made the idiotic decision to become a coronavirus superspreader, I led from the front - starting a petition with over 10,000 signatures to date, demanding she resign. “It is abundantly clear that the Parliamentary Standards committee should suspend Ferrier, triggering a recall petition. "I could get the necessary 8,000 signatures to force a by-election in a single weekend, if not an afternoon, such is the strength of feeling in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. READ MORE: Sturgeon told to stop being secretive on Covid vaccine plan
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George Galloway was an MP for 28 years
“I have dedicated my life to advocating for Scotland in Parliament, spending 18 years representing neighbouring Glasgow in the House of Commons. “With a proven track record in Parliament, I hope constituents agree that I will be a formidable MP for the area - putting Rutherglen and Hamilton West on the map for the right reasons!” The crowdfunder has launched, but in the event a by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West does not take place, all funds will be added to the campaign fund for Alliance 4 Unity’s Holyrood election campaign in May 2021. Mr Galloway first suggested he would stand as a candidate to replace Ms Ferrier in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West just under a week after her suspension from the SNP last month. DON'T MISS
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The leader of the Alliance 4 Unity movement said he wanted Unionist parties to back a single candidate, stressing this method would give them a better chance of defeating the SNP in any future Holyrood elections. On October 7, he wrote on Twitter: "The three main pro-union parties better make a deal whereby they all stand aside for each other – starting with the by-election which must be called for Rutherglen and Hamilton West. “Or they will all be facing me in that by-election (no matter who phones me).” Mr Galloway has been a huge critic of Ms Sturgeon and the SNP Government in Scotland, particularly around the ruling party's continuous calls for a second referendum on independence.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--Labour peer DISMANTLED in BBC row as 'ludicrous' attack on Frost's Brexit stance backfires

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As Brexit talks resume in Brussels this week , rows over the progress of a trade deal have sparked up once again .
Labour 's Baroness Smith told the BBC she was `` appalled '' at the UK 's Chief Negotiator Lord David Frost as she considered his tweets about the negotiations and absence from the House of Lords to be `` unacceptable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit back at the Shadow Leader of the Lords on Politics Live , accusing her of making a `` ludicrous '' argument .
Ms Tominey said : `` I think Angela 's missing the point that there are two parties to this negotiation .
`` The reason why it 's been dragged out for weeks and weeks is because of Michel Barnier 's seeming failure to understand what the referendum result actually delivered .
`` As well as what was in the Tory manifesto , upon which Boris Johnson was elected by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority in the House of Commons .
`` This idea that they can renege on that , politically or otherwise , is ludicrous . ''
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As Brexit talks resume in Brussels this week, rows over the progress of a trade deal have sparked up once again. Labour's Baroness Smith told the BBC she was "appalled" at the UK's Chief Negotiator Lord Frost as she considered his tweets about the negotiations and absence from the House of Lords to be "unacceptable". The Daily Telegraph journalist and former Sunday Express Political Editor Camilla Tominey hit back at the Shadow Leader of the Lords on Politics Live, accusing her of making a "ludicrous" argument.
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Miss Tominey said: "I think Angela's missing the point that there are two parties to this negotiation. "The reason why it's been dragged out for weeks and weeks is because of Michel Barnier's seeming failure to understand what the referendum result actually delivered. "As well as what was in the Tory manifesto, upon which Boris Johnson was elected by a large majority, and has an 80-seat majority in the House of Commons. "This idea that they can renege on that, politically or otherwise, is ludicrous." READ MORE: Brexit UK 'may be lonely' if Boris fails to 'allay Biden's concerns'
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Camilla Tominey clashed with Baroness Smith
She continued: "Look at the briefings over the weekend. David Frost, of course, took a leave of absence from the House of Lords because he's still negotiating our way out of the EU. "But equally David Frost and Oliver Lewis, the Brexit policy adviser, are both in place. "There was another briefing to The Observer suggesting that Boris Johnson was the hardest Brexiteer of them all. "So clearly their angle in the negotiations is to push and push and push."
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--EU demands Boris Johnson cave on trade deal as deadline looms - 'Come to your senses!'

The remarks were made by Manfred Weber , the leader of the European People 's Party in the European Parliament .
The German politician believes the UK 's negotiating hand has been weakened after the triumph of Joe Biden in the US general election .
He said Mr Biden will not be as forthcoming with support for the UK 's Brexit stance and London should not expect the same assistance from the White House as they received under Mr Trump .
Now Mr Weber has urged Prime Minister Johnson to compromise .
The member of the German conservative Christian Social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his opinion that the UK was now at a disadvantage without backing from a Biden administration .
He said the Prime Minister had `` lost one of his most important allies . ''
He added : `` Johnson can no longer hope that the US will agree to a free trade agreement with Great Britain as soon as possible .
“ On the contrary , Joe Biden wants , like the EU too , first and foremost to maintain peace on the Irish island .
`` That is an advantage for the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other side of the Atlantic . ''
The head of the largest group in the European Parliament demanded : `` Johnson must make compromises .
`` Only then can further harm to the people and the economy in Great Britain and the EU be averted . ''
READ MORE : Boris Johnson signs major fishing deal with Iceland in warning to EU The issue over the Government 's Internal Markets Bill compromising the Good Friday Agreement has been raised by the Democrats in the US , particularly House of Representatives Speaker Nancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not make a trade deal with the UK if new Brexit arrangements jeopardised the Good Friday Agreement that ensures open borders on the island of Ireland .
Joe Biden is understood to be planning to make Ireland his first state visit as US president , according to sources in his campaign team .
Such a move would place pressure on Mr Johnson to shift his hard-line stance in Brexit negotiations .
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The remarks were made by Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People's Party in the European Parliament. The German politician believes the UK's negotiating hand has been weakened after the triumph of Joe Biden in the US general election. He said Mr Biden will not be as forthcoming with support for the UK's Brexit stance and London should not expect the same assistance from the White House as they received under Mr Trump.
Now Mr Weber has urged Prime Minister Johnson to compromise. The member of the German conservative Christian Social Union in Bavaria, CSU, expressed his opinion that the UK was now at a disadvantage without backing from a Biden administration. He said the Prime Minister had "lost one of his most important allies." He added: "Johnson can no longer hope that the US will agree to a free trade agreement with Great Britain as soon as possible.
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“On the contrary, Joe Biden wants, like the EU too, first and foremost to maintain peace on the Irish island.
"That is an advantage for the EU because it now has an ally on the other side of the Atlantic."
The head of the largest group in the European Parliament demanded: "Johnson must make compromises.
"Only then can further harm to the people and the economy in Great Britain and the EU be averted." READ MORE: Boris Johnson signs major fishing deal with Iceland in warning to EU
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden may disagree on the Northern Ireland Protocol
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--'UK is offering Brussels BILLIONS' – Andrew Bridgen erupts at stubborn EU on Brexit trade

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Brexiteer Andrew Bridgen insisted the EU was preventing smooth trade between the bloc and the UK post- Brexit .
While speaking to Sky News host Adam Boulton , Mr Bridgen claimed the EU was preventing billions of Euros in revenue from not agreeing on a free trade agreement .
He added the UK was prepared to agree on a Canada plus deal that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from coronavirus .
Mr Bridgen said : `` COVID-19 is transitory , we will get over this and rebuild our economy .
`` We are offering the EU tariff and quota-free trade as their biggest customer .
`` We buy €100billion of goods off them more than we sell to them so we are the customer .
`` The fact that they wo n't accept that as a super Canada deal , putting strings attached where they want us to agree all their regulation now , to me that shows complete insecurity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their own future . ''
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Brexit: Bridgen slams EU for not accepting UK proposals
Brexiteer Andrew Bridgen insisted the EU was preventing smooth trade between the bloc and the UK post-Brexit. While speaking to Sky News host Adam Boulton, Mr Bridgen claimed the EU was preventing billions of Euros in revenue from not agreeing on a free trade agreement. He added the UK was prepared to agree on a Canada plus deal that would benefit both sides as they recover from coronavirus.
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Mr Bridgen said: "COVID-19 is transitory, we will get over this and rebuild our economy. "We are offering the EU tariff and quota-free trade as their biggest customer. "We buy €100billion of goods off them more than we sell to them so we are the customer. "The fact that they won't accept that as a super Canada deal, putting strings attached where they want us to agree all their regulation now, to me that shows complete insecurity of the European Union and lack of confidence of their own future." DON'T MISS: Nigel Farage predicts the END of Boris Johnson as leader struggling
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Brexit news: Andrew Bridgen raged at the EU for preventing Brexit trade talks proceeding with the UK.
Mr Boulton argued that the UK Government has strained talks by attempting to change the agreed Withdrawal Agreement with the Internal Market Bill. Mr Boulton said: "One of the problems is we are also saying that the deal that we agreed and hailed less than a year ago is one that we are proposing to break under international law. "That is hardly going to breed confidence, is it?" Mr Bridgen replied that the Sky News host should look elsewhere for a legal opinion.
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He added if you asked legal advice from two different lawyers you would get two different opinions. Mr Bridgen also reflected on the EU's apparent unwillingness to agree on a trade deal with the UK before the end of year deadline. He said: "If the EU won't do a straightforward free trade deal similar to the ones they've done with Canada and Japan that says more about the EU's confidence in themselves and their confidence moving forward. READ MORE: Barnier issues coded Brexit warning after 25 days of exhausting talks [INSIGHT]
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-16--Brexit standoff SOLVED: Fishing chief says dividing EU deal in two could kick-start talks

Currently , negotiators are in a race against time to secure a Brexit deal due to red lines - despite over 600 pages already being agreed .
It looks increasingly likely fishing - as well as the level playing field and governance - could scupper an entire deal .
But fishermen have argued the majority of details could be signed off now , allowing negotiators to fully focus on a fair fishing agreement .
During a Holyrood evidence session , the chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen 's Federation claimed the situation was “ very unbalanced in favour of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The European Union has made an artificial link between fishing opportunities and access to market , because it is significantly concerned about the loss of access to UK waters , and that is the leverage that it wishes to apply .
“ It is unprecedented to link fisheries agreements to trade agreements ; no other agreements work like that.
” Ms Macdonald said tying a trade agreement and a fishing deal together must be `` strongly resisted '' She said : `` The international norm for fisheries agreement is that they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties ' waters and fishing opportunities .
`` That is very much what we seek .
As I said , there is no precedent for a link to trade , and we think that it must be strongly resisted .
`` It is also important to think about the balance in trade on seafood .
READ MORE : Boris planning new drive to crush SNP and save the Union from indy '' We have spoken a lot about imports and exports and potential impacts from tariff and non-tariff barriers .
`` Trade in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very much in the balance . ''
She said the UK must not water down its demands in Brexit trade talks , which have now reached `` make or break '' stage , a Whitehall official told Express.co.uk this morning .
She highlighted three demands the UK must make , with the end of the transition period now just six weeks away .
DO N'T MISS : SNP branded 'disrespectful ' after shamelessly pushing IndyRef2 vote [ REVEAL ] Peer blasts SNPs hate crime bill for 'meddling in private lives ' [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretive on Covid vaccine plan [ LATEST ] Ms MacDonald said : “ First , the UK must control access to its fishing waters - its exclusive economic zone - which , again , is what the legal default position provides for .
“ Secondly , we must have a fairer share of the resources that are in our waters because , at the moment , the situation is very unbalanced in favour of the EU fishing fleet and against the UK fleet .
“ Thirdly , there must be annual negotiations on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” She added : “ This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redress a very unfair settlement for fishing under the common fisheries policy and to reinvigorate the Scottish fishing industry and the communities in which it is located .
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Currently, negotiators are in a race against time to secure a Brexit deal due to red lines - despite over 600 pages already being agreed. It looks increasingly likely fishing - as well as the level playing field and governance - could scupper an entire deal.
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But fishermen have argued the majority of details could be signed off now, allowing negotiators to fully focus on a fair fishing agreement. During a Holyrood evidence session, the chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation claimed the situation was “very unbalanced in favour of the EU”. Elspeth Macdonald said: “The European Union has made an artificial link between fishing opportunities and access to market, because it is significantly concerned about the loss of access to UK waters, and that is the leverage that it wishes to apply. “It is unprecedented to link fisheries agreements to trade agreements; no other agreements work like that.”
Scottish Fisherman have spoken out
Boris Johnson visiting a Orkney fishery
Ms Macdonald said tying a trade agreement and a fishing deal together must be "strongly resisted" She said: "The international norm for fisheries agreement is that they are standalone agreements about access to the other parties' waters and fishing opportunities. "That is very much what we seek. As I said, there is no precedent for a link to trade, and we think that it must be strongly resisted. "It is also important to think about the balance in trade on seafood. READ MORE: Boris planning new drive to crush SNP and save the Union from indy
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Scottish Fisherman remain concerned
"We have spoken a lot about imports and exports and potential impacts from tariff and non-tariff barriers. "Trade in seafood between the UK and the EU is very much in the balance." She said the UK must not water down its demands in Brexit trade talks, which have now reached "make or break" stage, a Whitehall official told Express.co.uk this morning. She highlighted three demands the UK must make, with the end of the transition period now just six weeks away. DON'T MISS:
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Ms MacDonald said: “First, the UK must control access to its fishing waters - its exclusive economic zone - which, again, is what the legal default position provides for. “Secondly, we must have a fairer share of the resources that are in our waters because, at the moment, the situation is very unbalanced in favour of the EU fishing fleet and against the UK fleet. “Thirdly, there must be annual negotiations on fisheries between the EU and the UK.” She added: “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redress a very unfair settlement for fishing under the common fisheries policy and to reinvigorate the Scottish fishing industry and the communities in which it is located.”
Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Fishermen's Federation
And she pointed to deals signed with Norway and Iceland as proof the EU could afford to be flexible in order to secure a deal. She said: “The Norwegian fleet catches upwards of 80 per cent of all the fish that are caught in Norwegian waters. “Norway has a fisheries agreement with the EU, which includes annual negotiations on access and exchanges of fishing opportunities. “Norway is a good comparator.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Brexit deal in DAYS: Barnier plans major update this week as EU agreement finally in sight

The Brussels diplomat will formally update EU ambassadors on the talks for the first time in more than two weeks ’ of intensive wrangling over a trade and security deal .
Brussels sources have suggested it could be the moment when he first presents the EU-UK future relationship pact to member states .
Details of the meeting emerged after it was reported Lord Frost had told Boris Johnson a deal could be agreed by Tuesday .
An EU official familiar with the discussions confirmed the plan , but warned the talks could still collapse because of disagreement over fishing rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Of course , these things can move a million times between now and then.
” If an agreement isn ’ t in place before Friday then EU27 ambassadors could be called into a special session on Sunday .
A European Commission spokesman said : “ We continue to negotiate intensively with our UK partners and we aim obviously to find a deal when the conditions will be there.
” Sources on both sides have warned the talks are still deadlocked over future access to Britain ’ s coastal waters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsidies .
Senior eurocrats from the European Council have warned Mr Barnier any Brexit trade deal must be completed ahead of a summit of EU leaders on December 10 at the latest .
A major breakthrough is needed in the next seven to 10 days to give the European Parliament time to ratify the agreement before Britain ’ s transition from the bloc expires in December .
British officials have vented frustration over the EU ’ s attempts to over complicate the post-Brexit trade talks in recent days .
Downing Street is concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agree to the same terms it has given to Canada .
Eurocrats are failing to treat the UK as an independent nation – despite time running out to reach a deal , No 10 has warned .
A UK source close to talks said : “ We have been totally clear that we want nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on free and fair trade .
“ It has always been our preference to reach a deal and we are working hard to get one , but only if we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sovereignty and takes back control of our laws , our trade , and our waters .
That has been our consistent position from the start and we will not be changing it .
“ If we can not reach an agreement that fully respects UK sovereignty , we will leave on Australia style terms and will prosper in doing so .
The PM said this on October 16 and is confident we can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson to stand firm in the wrangling over post-Brexit fishing rights or risk losing control of our coastal waters forever .
In a letter to the Prime Minister , industry leaders warned any late concessions to Brussels would never be reclaimed .
The National Federation of Fishermen ’ s Organisations and Scottish Fishermen ’ s Federation wrote : “ Any Fisheries Agreement must be judged on its own merits as to whether it is in the best long-term interests of the sector , because the wrong deal on fishing would constitute failure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industry , and would perpetuate the deeply unfair arrangements under EU membership .
“ Anything given away now will never be regained , so we urge you hold firm and bring back a deal that our proud industry can get behind.
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Brexit deal negotiation deadline detailed by Adam Fleming
The Brussels diplomat will formally update EU ambassadors on the talks for the first time in more than two weeks’ of intensive wrangling over a trade and security deal. Brussels sources have suggested it could be the moment when he first presents the EU-UK future relationship pact to member states. Details of the meeting emerged after it was reported Lord Frost had told Boris Johnson a deal could be agreed by Tuesday.
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An EU official familiar with the discussions confirmed the plan, but warned the talks could still collapse because of disagreement over fishing rights and state aid rules. The insider said: “Of course, these things can move a million times between now and then.” If an agreement isn’t in place before Friday then EU27 ambassadors could be called into a special session on Sunday. A European Commission spokesman said: “We continue to negotiate intensively with our UK partners and we aim obviously to find a deal when the conditions will be there.”
Michel Barnier could unveil details of Brexit deal as early as Friday
Michel Barnier is the EU's chief Brexit negotiator
Sources on both sides have warned the talks are still deadlocked over future access to Britain’s coastal waters and common standards, including controls for state subsidies. Senior eurocrats from the European Council have warned Mr Barnier any Brexit trade deal must be completed ahead of a summit of EU leaders on December 10 at the latest. A major breakthrough is needed in the next seven to 10 days to give the European Parliament time to ratify the agreement before Britain’s transition from the bloc expires in December. British officials have vented frustration over the EU’s attempts to over complicate the post-Brexit trade talks in recent days.
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Lord Frost and his negotiation team in Brussels
Downing Street is concerned the bloc is still not prepared to agree to the same terms it has given to Canada. Eurocrats are failing to treat the UK as an independent nation – despite time running out to reach a deal, No 10 has warned. A UK source close to talks said: “We have been totally clear that we want nothing more complicated than a Canada-style relationship based on free and fair trade. “It has always been our preference to reach a deal and we are working hard to get one, but only if we can reach one that's compatible with our sovereignty and takes back control of our laws, our trade, and our waters. That has been our consistent position from the start and we will not be changing it. “If we cannot reach an agreement that fully respects UK sovereignty, we will leave on Australia style terms and will prosper in doing so. The PM said this on October 16 and is confident we can do it because we always knew there would be change on January 1 whatever type of relationship we had.” MUST READ: Boris Johnson fury as EU 'overcomplicates' Brexit– give UK Canada deal
Lord Frost and Michel Barnier during a recent round of trade talks
Meanwhile British fishing leaders have urged Mr Johnson to stand firm in the wrangling over post-Brexit fishing rights or risk losing control of our coastal waters forever. In a letter to the Prime Minister, industry leaders warned any late concessions to Brussels would never be reclaimed. The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations and Scottish Fishermen’s Federation wrote: “Any Fisheries Agreement must be judged on its own merits as to whether it is in the best long-term interests of the sector, because the wrong deal on fishing would constitute failure to deliver on those promises made to the industry, and would perpetuate the deeply unfair arrangements under EU membership. “Anything given away now will never be regained, so we urge you hold firm and bring back a deal that our proud industry can get behind.” DON'T MISS
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Speaker Hoyle SCOLDS Tory Minister after she brands Labour MPs 'children' in Commons row

Responding to a question posed by Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan on Conservative Party donors profiteering from the coronavirus pandemic with the production of PPE , Health and Social Care Minister Jo Churchill said : `` Our plan on PPE has been to stabilise the system and build resilience .
This was outlined in the PPE strategy published on the 28th of September ... '' But as MPs on the opposition benches could be heard speaking over the Minister , she blasted : `` Children !
Thank you . ''
The comment caused Tory MPs to burst into laughter but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reprimand the Tory Minister .
He said : `` Ms Churchill , I think that 's down to me .
You carry on . ''
To which Ms Churchill replied : `` Thank you very much , Mr Speaker .
`` I 'm sorry , it 's that old habit of being a mother of four . ''
READ MORE : UK could see new 94.5 % effective Moderna Vaccine arrive by spring Shadow health minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan asked about a company called Medpro Limited which was `` given Government contracts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` no previous experience '' of producing PPE .
Ms Allin-Khan added : `` Reports have suggested that this company has substantial links to Conservative Party donors , so can the Secretary of State or the minister categorically assure the country that no Conservative Party donors are profiteering from the pandemic ? ''
Ms Churchill replied : `` We procure goods and services as I said to ( Richard Thompson ) , we work with extreme urgency in accordance with procurement rules and Cabinet Office guidance .
`` We are confident with our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over 70 percent now manufactured in the UK providing UK businesses with jobs ensuring that all health and care providers have access to critical protective equipment needed to keep patients and staff safe . ''
Speaking before Ms Churchill , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he hopes COVID-19 testing can be offered to enable people to visit their loved ones in care homes across the country before Christmas .
The Health Secretary said there is a `` terrible dilemma '' between wanting to keep people safe in care homes yet also wanting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commons : `` Testing can help to resolve that .
`` The pilots are ongoing now in some parts of the country and I very much hope we can get to the position where we can offer testing to enable visiting across the country before Christmas . ''
Mr Hancock reiterated that it is `` too early '' to say whether Tier 1 restrictions in England will have to be tightened following the lockdown .
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Hoyle tells off Jo Churchill for calling Labour MPs ‘children’
Responding to a question posed by Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan on Conservative Party donors profiteering from the coronavirus pandemic with the production of PPE, Health and Social Care Minister Jo Churchill said: "Our plan on PPE has been to stabilise the system and build resilience. This was outlined in the PPE strategy published on the 28th of September..."
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But as MPs on the opposition benches could be heard speaking over the Minister, she blasted: "Children! Thank you." The comment caused Tory MPs to burst into laughter but Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle was forced to reprimand the Tory Minister. He said: "Ms Churchill, I think that's down to me. You carry on." To which Ms Churchill replied: "Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. "I'm sorry, it's that old habit of being a mother of four." READ MORE: UK could see new 94.5% effective Moderna Vaccine arrive by spring
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle forced to scold Jo Churchill in Commons debate
Jo Churchill referred to Labour MPs as 'children' in the Commons
Shadow health minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan asked about a company called Medpro Limited which was "given Government contracts worth over £190 million" yet had "no previous experience" of producing PPE. Ms Allin-Khan added: "Reports have suggested that this company has substantial links to Conservative Party donors, so can the Secretary of State or the minister categorically assure the country that no Conservative Party donors are profiteering from the pandemic?" Ms Churchill replied: "We procure goods and services as I said to (Richard Thompson), we work with extreme urgency in accordance with procurement rules and Cabinet Office guidance. "We are confident with our supply with four months of COVID-critical PPE and over 70 percent now manufactured in the UK providing UK businesses with jobs ensuring that all health and care providers have access to critical protective equipment needed to keep patients and staff safe."
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Matt Hancock tells Jonathan Ashworth to stop 'attacking' NHS
Speaking before Ms Churchill, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he hopes COVID-19 testing can be offered to enable people to visit their loved ones in care homes across the country before Christmas. The Health Secretary said there is a "terrible dilemma" between wanting to keep people safe in care homes yet also wanting to allow visiting. He told the Commons: "Testing can help to resolve that. "The pilots are ongoing now in some parts of the country and I very much hope we can get to the position where we can offer testing to enable visiting across the country before Christmas." Mr Hancock reiterated that it is "too early" to say whether Tier 1 restrictions in England will have to be tightened following the lockdown. DON'T MISS:
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Matt Hancock said he hopes COVID testing can be offered to visitors of care homes


thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--'Stop attacking NHS!' Hancock erupts at Ashworth in heated Commons coronavirus update

Matt Hancock insisted the Labour Party 's Shadow Health Secretary should be `` thankful '' for the NHS instead of criticising their conduct during the coronavirus pandemic .
The heated response came after Mr Ashworth demanded clarification on the investment the Government is planning to make to ensure enough beds and resources are available to the NHS during the winter .
The Health Secretary said : `` The good news is that we 're managing to continue to drive through the backlog that understandably built up in the first peak .
`` So I think the Honourable Gentleman , instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backing the NHS .
`` And thanking them for the incredible work that the NHS is doing right now and will be doing over this winter . ''
Doctors and nurses across the UK have taken the brunt of the second peak of the coronavirus pandemic amid growing concern of infections spiralling out of control .
Mr Ashworth prompted the brutal rebuke after calling on the Health Secretary to confirm the next spending review will deliver on previous pledges to bring down the backlog of patients in need of NHS care .
JUST @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Kay Burley erupts at Ed Davey as he demands Brexit 'flexibility ' from UK The Labour frontbencher said : `` Testing is crucial , testing for NHS staff is crucial , for dealing with the backlog in NHS care .
`` Last week , we learned that 139,000 people are waiting beyond 12 months for treatment .
`` We now know 52,000 people are waiting beyond 18 weeks for orthopaedic surgery - this is often hips and knee replacement - 233,000 patients are waiting beyond 18 weeks for eye surgery - many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting longer for heart valve surgery , many are languishing on trolleys in the overcrowded A & Es . ''
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Britons furious at Brussels ' as another Brexit delay proposed Mr Ashworth added : `` As well as testing NHS staff , the minister promised us to give the NHS whatever it takes .
Can he guarantee that the spending review will deliver the resources and beds and capacity to bring waiting lists down ? ''
During the tense exchange , Mr Hancock was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be tightened across England once the month-long lockdown expires on December 2 .
The Health Secretary insisted it is `` too early '' still to fully understand what impact the nation-wide shutdown has had on the spread of the virus but said the Government remains `` vigilant '' .
He also renewed his hopes that the improvement of testing capacities over the next few weeks will allow relatives to visit care home residents before Christmas .
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Matt Hancock warns it's ‘too early’ to predict end of lockdown
Matt Hancock insisted the Labour Party's Shadow Health Secretary should be "thankful" for the NHS instead of criticising their conduct during the coronavirus pandemic. The heated response came after Mr Ashworth demanded clarification on the investment the Government is planning to make to ensure enough beds and resources are available to the NHS during the winter. The Health Secretary said: "The good news is that we're managing to continue to drive through the backlog that understandably built up in the first peak.
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"So I think the Honourable Gentleman, instead of attacking the NHS, should be backing the NHS. "And thanking them for the incredible work that the NHS is doing right now and will be doing over this winter." Doctors and nurses across the UK have taken the brunt of the second peak of the coronavirus pandemic amid growing concern of infections spiralling out of control. Mr Ashworth prompted the brutal rebuke after calling on the Health Secretary to confirm the next spending review will deliver on previous pledges to bring down the backlog of patients in need of NHS care. JUST IN: 'EU wants ECJ!' - Kay Burley erupts at Ed Davey as he demands Brexit 'flexibility' from UK
Matt Hancock said the Labour Party should
Hancock's harsh tones left Ashworth rather bemused
The Labour frontbencher said: "Testing is crucial, testing for NHS staff is crucial, for dealing with the backlog in NHS care. "Last week, we learned that 139,000 people are waiting beyond 12 months for treatment. "We now know 52,000 people are waiting beyond 18 weeks for orthopaedic surgery - this is often hips and knee replacement - 233,000 patients are waiting beyond 18 weeks for eye surgery - many could go blind. "People are waiting longer for heart valve surgery, many are languishing on trolleys in the overcrowded A&Es." READ MORE: 'EU's Project Delusion!' Britons furious at Brussels' as another Brexit delay proposed
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Coronavirus: UK deaths rise to 52,147
Matt Hancock said improved testing could allow relatives to visit care home residents by Christmas
The coronavirus tier system could be reviewed at the end of the lockdown
Mr Ashworth added: "As well as testing NHS staff, the minister promised us to give the NHS whatever it takes. Can he guarantee that the spending review will deliver the resources and beds and capacity to bring waiting lists down?" During the tense exchange, Mr Hancock was also asked whether Tier 1 restrictions will need to be tightened across England once the month-long lockdown expires on December 2. The Health Secretary insisted it is "too early" still to fully understand what impact the nation-wide shutdown has had on the spread of the virus but said the Government remains "vigilant". He also renewed his hopes that the improvement of testing capacities over the next few weeks will allow relatives to visit care home residents before Christmas. DON'T MISS
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Coronavirus-related deaths have surpassed the 52,000 mark across the UK


thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Nick Robinson shut down by Jenrick as BBC host claims Boris gave 'ammunition' to SNP

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The Prime Minister was reported as telling a meeting of Tory MPs that devolution in Scotland was Tony Blair 's `` biggest mistake '' .
BBC Radio 4 Today host Nick Robinson told Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick that Boris Johnson has given `` ammunition '' to the SNP with his comments .
He asked Mr Jenrick : `` It 's a funny thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of devolution the devolution is a 'disaster ' and 'Tony Blair 's biggest mistake ' .
That is what he said , is n't it ? ''
Mr Jenrick replied : `` I was n't on the call with the Prime Minister but I think the point that he was making was not handing power to the local communities is a bad thing but that it has facilitated the rise of separatist parties . ''
Mr Robinson blasted : `` It 's Boris Johnson that is facilitating the rise of a separatist party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson has given ammunition to the Scottish nationalists in a critical year and he 's going to have to come out and publicly unsay what he said in private . ''
The Tory MP hit back : `` No , the Prime Minister has n't done anything of the sort .
He cares about the Union .
`` And you can see that in the decisions that we 're taking every day throughout the pandemic . ''
READ MORE : Malcolm Rifkind blasts SNP in bid to defend latest Boris ' gaffe

Devolution: Jenrick quizzed by Robinson on PM’s comments
The Prime Minister was reported as telling a meeting of Tory MPs that devolution in Scotland was Tony Blair's "biggest mistake". BBC Radio 4 Today host Nick Robinson told Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick that Boris Johnson has given "ammunition" to the SNP with his comments. He asked Mr Jenrick: "It's a funny thing to say if you're a supporter of devolution the devolution is a 'disaster' and 'Tony Blair's biggest mistake'. That is what he said, isn't it?"
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Mr Jenrick replied: "I wasn't on the call with the Prime Minister but I think the point that he was making was not handing power to the local communities is a bad thing but that it has facilitated the rise of separatist parties." Mr Robinson blasted: "It's Boris Johnson that is facilitating the rise of a separatist party!" He added: "Boris Johnson has given ammunition to the Scottish nationalists in a critical year and he's going to have to come out and publicly unsay what he said in private." The Tory MP hit back: "No, the Prime Minister hasn't done anything of the sort. He cares about the Union. "And you can see that in the decisions that we're taking every day throughout the pandemic." READ MORE: Malcolm Rifkind blasts SNP in bid to defend latest Boris' gaffe
BBC news: Nick Robinson claims Boris Johnson has given 'ammunition' to the SNP with devolution claim
Robert Jenrick defended Boris Johnson's devolution comments
Asked if Mr Johnson regarded devolution in Scotland as a "disaster", Mr Jenrick also told Sky News: "That is not what the Prime Minister was saying. "The Prime Minister has always supported devolution but he is at heart a unionist and he is very troubled by the rise of nationalism and separatism. "Whilst in some parts of the United Kingdom devolution has enabled local people to have greater say over their own destinies, one of the downsides in Scotland has been that it has been misused by the SNP to drive a wedge between those who want to be part of the same country with hundreds of years of history and friendship. "The PM is very concerned about that. The disaster the Prime Minister is referring to is the rise of separatism and nationalism in the form of the SNP."
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SNP slammed by Malcolm Rifkind on referendum 'demands'
The Prime Minister was also reported saying he does not currently "see a case" for giving the devolved government in Edinburgh any more powers from London. The past 14 opinion surveys have shown that a majority of Scots now support independence after a series of missteps by Johnson's government over its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Scots rejected independence by 55 to 45 percent in a 2014 referendum but a five-year political crisis in London over Brexit and the COVID-19 outbreak have strained the bonds that tie the United Kingdom together. While the United Kingdom as a whole voted to leave the European Union in the 2016 Brexit referendum, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay while England and Wales voted to leave. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--Jeremy Corbyn REVERSES anti-Semitism position in desperate bid to regain Labour whip

The former Labour leader was suspended from the party and lost the party whip last month over his comments made in response to a damning anti-Semitism inquiry .
Following the publication of the report , Mr Corbyn said he did not accept many of the findings , and claimed the anti-Semitism problem within the party had been `` dramatically overstated '' for political reasons .
But the MP has now released a statement to `` clear up any confusion '' , where he rowed back on his previous comments .
Writing on Facebook , Mr Corbyn said concerns about anti-Semitism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overstated '' , as he sought to resolve the dispute which led to his suspension from the party .
He revealed he gave a statement to the party `` to clear up any confusion '' about his comments .
The former Labour leader then shared the following statement : “ The publication of the EHRC report should have been a moment for the Labour Party to come together in a determination to address the shortcomings of the past and work as one to root out antisemitism in our own ranks and wider society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or belittle concerns about it .
And that was not my intention in anything I said this week .
`` I regret the pain this issue has caused the Jewish community and would wish to do nothing that would exacerbate or prolong it .
`` To be clear , concerns about antisemitism are neither `` exaggerated '' nor `` overstated '' .
`` The point I wished to make was that the vast majority of Labour Party members were and remain committed anti-racists deeply opposed to antisemitism .
`` I fully support Keir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EHRC recommendations in full and , in accordance with my own lifelong convictions , will do what I can to help the Party move on , united against antisemitism which has been responsible for so many of history ’ s greatest crimes against humanity.
” JUST IN : Boris warned he risks losing election to Starmer After backing the new Labour leader , Mr Corbyn then thanked his supporters for continuing to back him and said he hopes the issue will be resolved shortly .
He said : `` I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party members , trade unionists , and supporters in Britain and around the world , who have offered their solidarity .
`` I hope this matter is resolved as quickly as possible , so that the party can work together to root out antisemitism and unite to oppose and defeat this deeply damaging Conservative Government . ''
Last month the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( EHRC ) published a report which found the Labour Party was responsible for “ unlawful ” harassment and discrimination under Mr Corbyn ’ s tenure .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denounce the report and refused to accept its findings .
In response , the Labour Party decided to suspend him from the party and remove the Labour whip .
A spokesperson for the party said : “ In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently , the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
`` He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party .
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Keir Starmer denies rumours of a 'schism' within Labour Party
The former Labour leader was suspended from the party and lost the party whip last month over his comments made in response to a damning anti-Semitism inquiry. Following the publication of the report, Mr Corbyn said he did not accept many of the findings, and claimed the anti-Semitism problem within the party had been "dramatically overstated" for political reasons. But the MP has now released a statement to "clear up any confusion", where he rowed back on his previous comments.
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Writing on Facebook, Mr Corbyn said concerns about anti-Semitism were not "exaggerated" or "overstated", as he sought to resolve the dispute which led to his suspension from the party. He revealed he gave a statement to the party "to clear up any confusion" about his comments. The former Labour leader then shared the following statement: “The publication of the EHRC report should have been a moment for the Labour Party to come together in a determination to address the shortcomings of the past and work as one to root out antisemitism in our own ranks and wider society. "We must never tolerate antisemitism or belittle concerns about it. And that was not my intention in anything I said this week.
Jeremy Corbyn has issued a statement following his suspension from the Labour Party last month
Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the Labour Party and lost the party whip last month
"I regret the pain this issue has caused the Jewish community and would wish to do nothing that would exacerbate or prolong it. "To be clear, concerns about antisemitism are neither "exaggerated" nor "overstated". "The point I wished to make was that the vast majority of Labour Party members were and remain committed anti-racists deeply opposed to antisemitism. "I fully support Keir Starmer’s decision to accept all the EHRC recommendations in full and, in accordance with my own lifelong convictions, will do what I can to help the Party move on, united against antisemitism which has been responsible for so many of history’s greatest crimes against humanity.” JUST IN: Boris warned he risks losing election to Starmer
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Jeremy Corbyn posted the following statement on his Facebook page
After backing the new Labour leader, Mr Corbyn then thanked his supporters for continuing to back him and said he hopes the issue will be resolved shortly. He said: "I’m grateful to the many thousands of Labour party members, trade unionists, and supporters in Britain and around the world, who have offered their solidarity. "I hope this matter is resolved as quickly as possible, so that the party can work together to root out antisemitism and unite to oppose and defeat this deeply damaging Conservative Government." Last month the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published a report which found the Labour Party was responsible for “unlawful” harassment and discrimination under Mr Corbyn’s tenure.
Keir Starmer said he would implement the findings of the EHRC report
At the time, Mr Corbyn appeared to denounce the report and refused to accept its findings. In response, the Labour Party decided to suspend him from the party and remove the Labour whip. A spokesperson for the party said: “In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation. "He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.”
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--'EU's Project Delusion!' Britons furious at Brussels' as another Brexit delay proposed

Britain and the EU have yet to agree to a post-Brexit trade deal , despite having an initial deadline of October 31 to allow sufficient time for the ratification process .
But the sides are still no closer to signing off on a deal due to rows over future fishing rights and common standards .
To help increase chances of securing an agreement , European Council officials have claimed they are prepared to allow the process to run until December 10 - something that has infuriated Express.co.uk readers .
Readers took to the comments to urge Boris Johnson to walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no deal preparations .
One reader wrote : `` NO NO NO TO ANY EXTRA TIME TILL THE 10th Dec. `` The next they will ask for extra time at the end of the YEAR .
Do not give them any more time Boris . ''
Another user said : `` Don ’ t trust the EU , we must walk away & tear up the withdrawal agreement now ! ''
A third wrote : `` How can companies get ready when this nonsense is still dragging on .
`` Get a grip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hook and go out on WTO . ''
One user branded Brussels as delusional and wrote : `` The EU is n't panicking at all .
More Project Delusion . ''
JUST IN : Boris Johnson warned Brexit fisheries win needed to stop SNP in 2021 Another user said : `` These talks and the never ending extensions have become a sick joke , our businesses deserved a decision long before now so they have clarity .
`` The EU are leaving it as late as possible and then offer extension after extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we should of made our decision by now . ''
Many were also enraged by Michel Barnier , the EU 's chief Brexit negotiator , who insisted talks would resume last month with the British interests in mind .
DO N'T MISS : DEAL or NO DEAL we must free ourselves says PATRICK O'FLYNN [ COMMENT ] Sky News ' Kay Burley erupts at Davey as he demands Brexit flexibility [ VIDEO ] Brexit talks explode : Boris vows UK will ‘ prosper ’ with no deal [ INSIGHT ] One person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to restart with a promise to respect UK 's sovereignty .
`` When talks were resumed based on such promises from Barnier on behalf of the EU he has simply gone back to his old stance which disrespects the UK 's sovereignty .
`` It looks like no deal in just 45 days . ''
Another user said : `` The EU need to accept we are sovereign .

Brexit 'is in great peril' with Boris Johnson says Farage
Britain and the EU have yet to agree to a post-Brexit trade deal, despite having an initial deadline of October 31 to allow sufficient time for the ratification process. But the sides are still no closer to signing off on a deal due to rows over future fishing rights and common standards.
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To help increase chances of securing an agreement, European Council officials have claimed they are prepared to allow the process to run until December 10 - something that has infuriated Express.co.uk readers. Readers took to the comments to urge Boris Johnson to walk away from the talks and focus on no deal preparations. One reader wrote: "NO NO NO TO ANY EXTRA TIME TILL THE 10th Dec. "The next they will ask for extra time at the end of the YEAR. Do not give them any more time Boris."
Britons have mocked Brussels' suggestion that trade talks with the UK should be extended again
Britain and the EU have yet to agree to a post-Brexit trade deal
Another user said: "Don’t trust the EU, we must walk away & tear up the withdrawal agreement now!" A third wrote: "How can companies get ready when this nonsense is still dragging on. "Get a grip Boris, tell them to sling their hook and go out on WTO." One user branded Brussels as delusional and wrote: "The EU isn't panicking at all. More Project Delusion." JUST IN: Boris Johnson warned Brexit fisheries win needed to stop SNP in 2021
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David Frost is the UK's chief Brexit negotiatior
David Frost has indicated a deal could be agreed in the next seven days
One person wrote: "Barnier begged for talks to restart with a promise to respect UK's sovereignty. "When talks were resumed based on such promises from Barnier on behalf of the EU he has simply gone back to his old stance which disrespects the UK's sovereignty. "It looks like no deal in just 45 days." Another user said: "The EU need to accept we are sovereign.
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--SNP chief in shockingly vicious Sky News attack on Boris: 'He's lazy and out for himself'

The SNP MP accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of being an unsuitable leader for the UK at a time of great risk and uncertainty because of the pandemic .
Philippa Whitford said the SNP was not `` alone '' in its harsh judgement of Mr Johnson 's record but claimed Britons have also begun to question his ability to govern .
When Sky News host Kay Burley asked why Scots disliked the Prime Minister so much , Ms Whitford said : `` I find it surprising that you ask that question .
`` I do n't think Scots or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 's not exactly a details man .
`` My impression is that he is lazy , I do n't think he 's a good speaker or communicator . ''
Ms Whitford insisted the UK had needed someone capable to keep people informed about the development of the pandemic and able to explain in simple terms why key decisions had been taken .
She continued : `` In the middle of a pandemic , you need a details person who has a grasp of their brief and who can explain it to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Frost tells Boris Johnson to expect deal NEXT WEEK '' We do n't have that .
To me , I always had the impression that Boris Johnson is out for himself and his own career and that 's his entire motivation .
`` And I do n't think it 's just Scots that are thinking that .
`` He 's long been unpopular around her but I think many people in England who 've had to depend on him through this crisis have seen a Government that just was n't up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister comes after Mr Johnson was revealed to have dismissed devolution as the `` biggest mistake '' done under Tony Blair 's tenure in Number 10 .
READ MORE : Boris Johnson promises to save struggling football clubs with HUGE spending plan A Downing Street insider said : `` The PM has always supported devolution , but Tony Blair failed to foresee the rise of separatists in Scotland .
`` Devolution is great - but not when it 's used by separatists and nationalists to break up the UK . ''
Housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he insisted Mr Johnson is committed to devolution but is `` troubled '' by the SNP 's attempts to `` misuse '' its powers .
Mr Jenrick told Sky News : `` The Prime Minister has always supported devolution but he is , at heart , a unionist , and he is very troubled by the rise of nationalism and separatism in the form of Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP .
DO N'T MISS : Brexiteer details incredible trade deals sitting on Johnson 's lap [ INSIGHT ] Johnson 'to strike Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ EXCLUSIVE ] Donald Trump given huge boost as Electoral College 'penalises Biden ' [ REVEALED ] '' Whilst in some parts of the United Kingdom devolution has enabled local people to have greater say over their own destinies to make different , and the right , decisions for their communities , one of the downsides in Scotland has been it 's been misused by the SNP to drive a wedge between people who are ultimately part of the same country with hundreds of years of partnership and friendship . ''
Mr Jenrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned about that and you can see it in the actions the Government 's been taking , whether it 's the Internal Market Bill going through Parliament which sets out to strengthen the union to make it easier and goods and people to travel around the union .
`` Those are the sort of things the Government is going to do to strengthen the United Kingdom . ''

Boris Johnson: Philippa Whitford hits out at 'lazy' Prime Minister
The SNP MP accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of being an unsuitable leader for the UK at a time of great risk and uncertainty because of the pandemic. Philippa Whitford said the SNP was not "alone" in its harsh judgement of Mr Johnson's record but claimed Britons have also begun to question his ability to govern. When Sky News host Kay Burley asked why Scots disliked the Prime Minister so much, Ms Whitford said: "I find it surprising that you ask that question.
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"I don't think Scots or the SNP are not alone in that. He's not exactly a details man. "My impression is that he is lazy, I don't think he's a good speaker or communicator." Ms Whitford insisted the UK had needed someone capable to keep people informed about the development of the pandemic and able to explain in simple terms why key decisions had been taken. She continued: "In the middle of a pandemic, you need a details person who has a grasp of their brief and who can explain it to the public. JUST IN: Brexit breakthrough: Frost tells Boris Johnson to expect deal NEXT WEEK
The SNP's Philippa Whitford unleashed a scathing attack on Boris Johnson
The SNP spokeswoman accused Boris Johnson of being "lazy" during the pandemic
"We don't have that. To me, I always had the impression that Boris Johnson is out for himself and his own career and that's his entire motivation. "And I don't think it's just Scots that are thinking that. "He's long been unpopular around her but I think many people in England who've had to depend on him through this crisis have seen a Government that just wasn't up to it." The attack on the Prime Minister comes after Mr Johnson was revealed to have dismissed devolution as the "biggest mistake" done under Tony Blair's tenure in Number 10. READ MORE: Boris Johnson promises to save struggling football clubs with HUGE spending plan
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Nicola Sturgeon grilled on mass coronavirus testing figures
A Downing Street insider said: "The PM has always supported devolution, but Tony Blair failed to foresee the rise of separatists in Scotland. "Devolution is great - but not when it's used by separatists and nationalists to break up the UK." Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick defended the Prime Minister as he insisted Mr Johnson is committed to devolution but is "troubled" by the SNP's attempts to "misuse" its powers. Mr Jenrick told Sky News: "The Prime Minister has always supported devolution but he is, at heart, a unionist, and he is very troubled by the rise of nationalism and separatism in the form of Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP. DON'T MISS:
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thedailyexpress--2020-11-17--'EU wants ECJ!' - Kay Burley erupts at Ed Davey as he demands Brexit 'flexibility' from UK

The Sky News presenter pointed out the British Government committed to ensuring the ECJ could have no influence on UK legislation after Brexit .
The reminder came as Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey insisted Britain should be more `` flexible '' to demands from the European Union to ensure a trade deal is struck before the year ends .
Kay Burley said : `` There needs to be flexibility from the other side as well , does n't there ?
`` Not least as far as the European Court of Justice is concerned .
It looks as though the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ECJ involved in signing off the final deal .
`` The British Government just does n't want that to happen .
There needs to be flexibility on both sides , the Prime Minister would say , and that is not happening . ''
Sir Ed insisted the call for flexibility from the UK negotiating team stemmed from a desire to provide businesses with both certainty and time about what to expect at the end of the transition period .
The Lib Dem leader said : `` Well , I 'm not privy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What I do know is that British people , British employees , people worried about their jobs , want to get this sorted .
JUST IN : Piers Morgan explodes at 'ridiculous ' BBC as it calls fishermen - FISHER PEOPLE on Radio 4 '' Whatever is happening in those negotiations , what the Liberal Democrats are saying is please , give businesses some breathing space , give them a grace period .
`` This adjustment period we 're calling for it just seems to be common sense .
It 's quite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be agreed hopefully that will enable the final bits of the negotiation ratification to go ahead . ''
Sir Ed added : `` They want to know if their jobs are going to be safe , they want to know if their food is going to arrive , that their medicines will arrive , that there wo n't be chaos at the ports .
`` It 's not an unreasonable request for people whether you voted Leave or Remain . ''
READ MORE : DEAL or NO DEAL we must free ourselves of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resumed in Brussels on Monday in the hope a deal could be struck ahead of the EU Summit scheduled for November 19 .
Eurasia 's Europe managing director Mujtaba Rahman however said it is unlikely an agreement will be signed before the end of the month .
Mr Rahman said : `` I do n't think there will be a deal this week .
No one I 'm talking to on the EU or UK sides thinks that 's likely .
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Brexit: Burley grills Davey over calls for an 'adjustment period'
The Sky News presenter pointed out the British Government committed to ensuring the ECJ could have no influence on UK legislation after Brexit. The reminder came as Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey insisted Britain should be more "flexible" to demands from the European Union to ensure a trade deal is struck before the year ends. Kay Burley said: "There needs to be flexibility from the other side as well, doesn't there?
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"Not least as far as the European Court of Justice is concerned. It looks as though the European Union is still trying to keep the ECJ involved in signing off the final deal. "The British Government just doesn't want that to happen. There needs to be flexibility on both sides, the Prime Minister would say, and that is not happening." Sir Ed insisted the call for flexibility from the UK negotiating team stemmed from a desire to provide businesses with both certainty and time about what to expect at the end of the transition period. The Lib Dem leader said: "Well, I'm not privy to the details of the negotiations. What I do know is that British people, British employees, people worried about their jobs, want to get this sorted. JUST IN: Piers Morgan explodes at 'ridiculous' BBC as it calls fishermen - FISHER PEOPLE on Radio 4
Sky News' Kay Burley said the EU should be
Brexit news: Ed Davey insisted flexibility would provide businesses more certainty about the future
"Whatever is happening in those negotiations, what the Liberal Democrats are saying is please, give businesses some breathing space, give them a grace period. "This adjustment period we're calling for it just seems to be common sense. It's quite a modest proposal, and if that can be agreed hopefully that will enable the final bits of the negotiation ratification to go ahead." Sir Ed added: "They want to know if their jobs are going to be safe, they want to know if their food is going to arrive, that their medicines will arrive, that there won't be chaos at the ports. "It's not an unreasonable request for people whether you voted Leave or Remain." READ MORE: DEAL or NO DEAL we must free ourselves of EU interference says PATRICK O'FLYNN
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Brexit 'is in great peril' with Boris Johnson says Farage
Brexit news: Lord Frost returned to Brussels on Sunday to resume talks with Michel Barnier
Brexit negotiations resumed in Brussels on Monday in the hope a deal could be struck ahead of the EU Summit scheduled for November 19. Eurasia's Europe managing director Mujtaba Rahman however said it is unlikely an agreement will be signed before the end of the month. Mr Rahman said: "I don't think there will be a deal this week. No one I'm talking to on the EU or UK sides thinks that's likely. "I think the end of November is a bit more reasonable." DON'T MISS:
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