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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.

AFP ECONOMY
Published June 12,2020
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UK SAYS TOLD EU FORMALLY NO BREXIT TRANSITION EXTENSION

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.