UK says told EU 'formally' no Brexit transition extension
Britain formally ruled out extending the transition period to negotiate post-Brexit trade arrangements with the European Union on Friday. "I formally confirmed the UK will not extend the transition period and the moment for extension has now passed." Gove tweeted.
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- Published Date: 05:49 | 12 June 2020
- Modified Date: 05:49 | 12 June 2020
The British government on Friday said it had officially told the European Union it would not seek an extension to the post-Brexit transition period beyond December 31 this year.
"I formally confirmed the UK will not extend the transition period & the moment for extension has now passed," senior minister Michael Gove tweeted after a meeting with EU leaders.
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