Brexit – UK Government: ”There will be no extension of the transition period”

The UK will refuse to extend the Brexit transition period, even if the EU requested a delay, Downing Street says. A spokesman said any extension would keep the UK bound by EU rules when it instead “needs flexibility” to deal with coronavirus.

This was confirmed by the UK Lead Negotiator, David Frost, yesterday.

The transition period, due to end on 31 December, was intended to allow the two sides to negotiate a trade deal.

This week, UK and EU negotiators agreed to hold three further rounds of trade talks.