The things they say
“They want the continued ability to control our legislative freedom, our fisheries, in a way that is obviously unacceptable to an independent country. Given that this summit appears to explicitly rule out a Canada-style deal, I think that we should ready for January 1 with arrangements that are more like Australia’s”
- Boris Johnson says Britain
should prepare for a final no-deal break with Brussels. “Ultimately we need to take action - we can’t have a situation as we have seen in Manchester where Andy Burnham is effectively trying to hold the Government over a barrel over money and politics when actually we need to take action”
- Dominic Raab says more action is needed in Manchester to avoid a second national
lockdown. “Liverpool City Region has demanded immediate clarification on why Lancashire gyms are allowed to stay open and Liverpool’s close. Inconsistent mess, we now have Tier 3 A and Tier 3 B”
- Mayor of Liverpool Joe
Anderson questions inconsistencies in the coronavirus tier system following the announcement that gyms in Lancashire can stay open under the strictest measures. “It makes no sense for supermarkets to be treated more leniently than pubs, since pubs generate far more jobs per pint or meal than do supermarkets, as well as far higher levels of tax. Pubs also make an important contribution to the social life of many communities and have better visibility and control of those who consume alcoholic drinks”
- JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin calls on the Government to change regulations which continue to favour supermarkets as the company reported its first annual loss in 36 years. “The main use of alcohol as far as I’m concerned at the moment is rubbing it into my aching feet because my poor old body is taking a battering...But we are all absolutely loving it and I think, for all of the reasons we talked about, a bit of sparkle and a bit of dance is what the country needs now”
- Former home secretary Jacqui Smith speaks ahead of the return of Strictly Come Dancing.