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Scottish government seeks extension for Brexit transition period

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

12:00 20 Apr 2020


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The Scottish government is calling for a two-year extension to the Brexit transition period because of the coronavirus outbreak.

They say Scotland can't afford a 'double hit' of Covid-19 and a no-deal Brexit at the end of the year.

The current transition period is due to end in December, and the UK needs to decide by June if its wants an extension.


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