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Brexit has happened
The 'transition' period ends at the end of 2020.
If the UK and EU can't agree a trade agreement with the EU due to other things like the #COVID19 pandemic then it will need to agree an extension of 1 or 2 years by 30 June.
Brexit has happened
The 'transition' period ends at the end of 2020.
If the UK and EU can't agree a trade agreement with the EU due to other things like the #COVID19 pandemic then it will need to agree an extension of 1 or 2 years by 30 June.
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A agrement to extend the 'transition' period needs to be made by 30 June and it isn't as 'easy' as extending #Article50 was because each of the EU27 needs to be asked, which isn't a last last-minute thing.
A agrement to extend the 'transition' period needs to be made by 30 June and it isn't as 'easy' as extending #Article50 was because each of the EU27 needs to be asked, which isn't a last last-minute thing.
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Civil and diplomatic service grandees, including Ivan Rogers, Philip Rycroft and Gus O'Donnell have called for an extension to the transition period to deal with #COVID19
"It is simple common sense"
Philip Rycroft, former head of the Brexit department
prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/civil…
Civil and diplomatic service grandees, including Ivan Rogers, Philip Rycroft and Gus O'Donnell have called for an extension to the transition period to deal with #COVID19
"It is simple common sense"
Philip Rycroft, former head of the Brexit department
prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/civil…
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The most powerful group in the EU, the European People’s party says that extending the 'transition' period, given #COVID19 pandemic is "the responsible thing to do".
ft.com/content/5d6123…
The most powerful group in the EU, the European People’s party says that extending the 'transition' period, given #COVID19 pandemic is "the responsible thing to do".
ft.com/content/5d6123…
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The Freight Transport Association have demanded an extension to the 'transition' period due to being 100% on dealing with #COVID19
Details:
Press release:
fta.co.uk/media/press-re…
The Freight Transport Association have demanded an extension to the 'transition' period due to being 100% on dealing with #COVID19
Details:
Press release:
fta.co.uk/media/press-re…
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The Scottish government calls for 2-year extension of the Brexit transition period.
"We cannot risk double hit of coronavirus and No Deal."
Cabinet Secretary
Scottish government:
gov.scot/news/extend-br…
thetimes.co.uk/article/corona…
The Scottish government calls for 2-year extension of the Brexit transition period.
"We cannot risk double hit of coronavirus and No Deal."
Cabinet Secretary
Scottish government:
gov.scot/news/extend-br…
thetimes.co.uk/article/corona…
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The Joint Ministerial Committee of the four nations of the United Kingdom on EU negotiations has not met since January 2020.
The English politicians are reminded of the union between the crowns.
gov.uk/government/pub…
The Joint Ministerial Committee of the four nations of the United Kingdom on EU negotiations has not met since January 2020.
The English politicians are reminded of the union between the crowns.
gov.uk/government/pub…
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Welsh government calls for a transition extension
"Now is clearly not the time for the kind of economic shock that would accompany any change in trading relationships with the EU at the end of 2020, on top of the economic challenge unfolding"
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…
Welsh government calls for a transition extension
"Now is clearly not the time for the kind of economic shock that would accompany any change in trading relationships with the EU at the end of 2020, on top of the economic challenge unfolding"
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…
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The British public would like the transition period extended in order to deal with the #COVID19 pandemic.
66% want the British government to "focus 100% of its energy on dealing with #COVID19 the rest of the year".
betting.betfair.com/politics/uk-po…
The British public would like the transition period extended in order to deal with the #COVID19 pandemic.
66% want the British government to "focus 100% of its energy on dealing with #COVID19 the rest of the year".
betting.betfair.com/politics/uk-po…
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Representatives of 101 cross-party groups in the UK and several EU27 countries, together representing more than 375,000 members and active supporters write to Keir Starmer.
Representatives of 101 cross-party groups in the UK and several EU27 countries, together representing more than 375,000 members and active supporters write to Keir Starmer.
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UK Risks Causing "Catastrophe" without an extension
"The #COVID19 crisis has already cost many jobs across Europe. If the transition expires without an agreement it would turn a difficult economic situation into a catastrophe"
BDI industry federation
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
UK Risks Causing "Catastrophe" without an extension
"The #COVID19 crisis has already cost many jobs across Europe. If the transition expires without an agreement it would turn a difficult economic situation into a catastrophe"
BDI industry federation
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Road Haulage Association calls for a transition extention.
"We are totally focused on #COVID19 and our position is there is a real need for a delay to Brexit talks."
Rod McKenzie
Story:
theguardian.com/politics/2020/…
Press release:
rha.uk.net/news/press-rel…
Road Haulage Association calls for a transition extention.
"We are totally focused on #COVID19 and our position is there is a real need for a delay to Brexit talks."
Rod McKenzie
Story:
theguardian.com/politics/2020/…
Press release:
rha.uk.net/news/press-rel…
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The British International Freight Association calls for a transition extention
"having had their businesses knocked sideways by #COVID19, many of our members have furloughed staff whilst they work out how they can keep their businesses afloat"
Press:
bifa.org/news/articles/…
The British International Freight Association calls for a transition extention
"having had their businesses knocked sideways by #COVID19, many of our members have furloughed staff whilst they work out how they can keep their businesses afloat"
Press:
bifa.org/news/articles/…
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Brexit extension 'sensible' for business says Mervyn King while business has to deal with #COVID19
express.co.uk/videos/6157144…
Brexit extension 'sensible' for business says Mervyn King while business has to deal with #COVID19
express.co.uk/videos/6157144…
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The Opposition parties, the SNP and the Liberal Democrats have requested a two year extension to the transition period in order to avoid a 'devastating no-deal' and deal with #COVID17
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8…
The Opposition parties, the SNP and the Liberal Democrats have requested a two year extension to the transition period in order to avoid a 'devastating no-deal' and deal with #COVID17
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8…
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The Green party have requested an extension to the transition period in order to allow the government to deal with #COVID19
greenworld.org.uk/article/extend…
The Green party have requested an extension to the transition period in order to allow the government to deal with #COVID19
greenworld.org.uk/article/extend…
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Labour has called for the transition period to be extended if required, in order to avoid "crashing out" of the EU and to deal with #COVID19
"We mustn't crash out without a deal, so that means taking the time that is necessary"
Rachel Reeves
news.sky.com/story/brexit-l…
Labour has called for the transition period to be extended if required, in order to avoid "crashing out" of the EU and to deal with #COVID19
"We mustn't crash out without a deal, so that means taking the time that is necessary"
Rachel Reeves
news.sky.com/story/brexit-l…
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Confectioners call for an extension to avoid no deal and enable the sector to deal with the "social and economic impact the coronavirus crisis has on the chocolate, biscuits and confectionery sectors"
confectioneryproduction.com/news/29606/cao…
Confectioners call for an extension to avoid no deal and enable the sector to deal with the "social and economic impact the coronavirus crisis has on the chocolate, biscuits and confectionery sectors"
confectioneryproduction.com/news/29606/cao…
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The EU insists on including fisheries in the new economic partnership and the agreement should be established by 1 July 2020.
Time-constrained negotiation will cover only priority areas.
No agreement or extension = No fish
europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/d…
The EU insists on including fisheries in the new economic partnership and the agreement should be established by 1 July 2020.
Time-constrained negotiation will cover only priority areas.
No agreement or extension = No fish
europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/d…
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This is how the EU Fisheries Committee voted, under pressure from their respective governments to protect access to fish stocks.
Take note @june_mummery
This is how the EU Fisheries Committee voted, under pressure from their respective governments to protect access to fish stocks.
Take note @june_mummery
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FT view: The UK needs to extend its EU transition period.
#TransitionExtension
ft.com/content/cf46de…
FT view: The UK needs to extend its EU transition period.
#TransitionExtension
ft.com/content/cf46de…
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"If the #TransitionPeriod comes to an end without alternatives in place the result would be to undermine the NHS" and our ability to fight #CONVID19
Alan Milburn and Stephen Dorrell
Former secretaries of state for health
thetimes.co.uk/article/times-…
"If the #TransitionPeriod comes to an end without alternatives in place the result would be to undermine the NHS" and our ability to fight #CONVID19
Alan Milburn and Stephen Dorrell
Former secretaries of state for health
thetimes.co.uk/article/times-…
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Petition to extend the Transition period.
#DominicCummings is a distraction.
The main issue is dealing with #Coronavirus and getting a good deal with the EU.
The last day to request an extension is 30th June.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/3004…
Petition to extend the Transition period.
#DominicCummings is a distraction.
The main issue is dealing with #Coronavirus and getting a good deal with the EU.
The last day to request an extension is 30th June.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/3004…
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The opposition parties:
@theSNP @LibDems @Plaid_Cymru
@SDLPlive @TheGreenParty @allianceparty
receive a reply to their letter to Michel Barnier reference the transition period.
An extension of 1 or 2 years is available.
The DUP, Tories, Brexit Party and Labour didn't write.
The opposition parties:
@theSNP @LibDems @Plaid_Cymru
@SDLPlive @TheGreenParty @allianceparty
receive a reply to their letter to Michel Barnier reference the transition period.
An extension of 1 or 2 years is available.
The DUP, Tories, Brexit Party and Labour didn't write.
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The leaders of the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP, Greens and Alliance Party wrote to Mr Barnier on 15th May, calling for a two-year transition extension between the UK and the EU.
The leaders of the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP, Greens and Alliance Party wrote to Mr Barnier on 15th May, calling for a two-year transition extension between the UK and the EU.
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"If Starmer continues to be as sure-footed an opposition leader as he has been so far, there are good reasons of principle and tactics to call for extension soon."
Chris Grey, Brexit blog
chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/not-mo…
"If Starmer continues to be as sure-footed an opposition leader as he has been so far, there are good reasons of principle and tactics to call for extension soon."
Chris Grey, Brexit blog
chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/not-mo…
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Institute of Directors
"The clear majority of IoD members have said their priority for new arrangements with the EU is substance over speed"
#TransitionExtension
capx.co/businesses-bad…
Institute of Directors
"The clear majority of IoD members have said their priority for new arrangements with the EU is substance over speed"
#TransitionExtension
capx.co/businesses-bad…
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Senior business leaders are not willing to speak out in public due to fear of punishment by No 10.
#TransitionExtension
Senior business leaders are not willing to speak out in public due to fear of punishment by No 10.
#TransitionExtension
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Letter from @SadiqKhan to @michaelgove, asking for an extension to the transition period to allow governments to deal with #CONVID19 and give British business time to preparare and get a good agreement.
#TransitionPeriod extension for 🇬🇧
Letter from @SadiqKhan to @michaelgove, asking for an extension to the transition period to allow governments to deal with #CONVID19 and give British business time to preparare and get a good agreement.
#TransitionPeriod extension for 🇬🇧
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The @niassembly voted to extend the transition period.
The assembly are recognised within the withdrawal agreement as a named party.
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales now request an extension for #CONVID19
#ExtendTransition #TransitionPeriod
theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/j…
The @niassembly voted to extend the transition period.
The assembly are recognised within the withdrawal agreement as a named party.
Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales now request an extension for #CONVID19
#ExtendTransition #TransitionPeriod
theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/j…
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Scottish Labour supports extending the transition period
"A poor or no-deal Brexit will devistate Scottish businesses and Scottish jobs"
MSP Alex Rowley
English Labour has remained silent, along with the Brexit party and Tories
#ExtendTransition
inews.co.uk/news/politics/…
Scottish Labour supports extending the transition period
"A poor or no-deal Brexit will devistate Scottish businesses and Scottish jobs"
MSP Alex Rowley
English Labour has remained silent, along with the Brexit party and Tories
#ExtendTransition
inews.co.uk/news/politics/…
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82% of Times and Sunday Times readers feel the UK should request an extension to the transition period.
#ExtendTransition
thetimes.co.uk/article/reader…
82% of Times and Sunday Times readers feel the UK should request an extension to the transition period.
#ExtendTransition
thetimes.co.uk/article/reader…
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"For many 🇬🇧 firms fighting to keep their heads above water through the [ #CONVID19 ] crisis, the idea of preparing for a chaotic change in EU trading relations in 7 months is beyond them.
Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI director general
#ExtendTransition
politico.eu/article/busine…
"For many 🇬🇧 firms fighting to keep their heads above water through the [ #CONVID19 ] crisis, the idea of preparing for a chaotic change in EU trading relations in 7 months is beyond them.
Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI director general
#ExtendTransition
politico.eu/article/busine…
