The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
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“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.
“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 that 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 is rubbing it into my aching feet because my poor old body is taking a battering... But we are all loving it and a bit of sparkle and a bit of dance is what the country needs now” - Former home secretary Jacqui Smith gets ready for Strictly Come Dancing.