Thread by @lisaocarroll

BREAKING: Gove has formally told the EU Britain will not be seeking Brexit extension
- border controls will be introduced in three phases, Jan, April and July
- full controls including customs declarations at point of importation will not be introduced to July

- Full checks on controlled goods inc alcohol, tobacco and chemicals will be applied from Jan 1.
- businesses can defer customs declarations and tariff payments for 6 months
- from Jan also will be checks on live animals and high risk plants

Phase 2. April
- All products of animal origin (POAO) – for example meat, pet food, honey, milk or egg products – and all regulated plants and plant products will also require pre-notification and the relevant health documentation.

Phase 3, July
Traders moving all goods will have to make declarations at the point of importation and pay relevant tariffs. Full Safety and Security declarations will be required, while for SPS commodities t

The plans unveiled by Gove at 2pm. Welcomes by Freight Transport Association which had been asking for delays along with Road Haulage Association which has been vocal critic of govt in the past.

Govt revealed details to business leaders in a call on Friday morning. Will now be consulting and plan to publish full operational detail in the middle of July.
Getting biz on side is quite a departure from previous government approach which was to include some and exc others