EU’s Michel Barnier issues fresh demand for UK to extend Brexit transition by TWO YEARS
BRITAIN's Brexit top negotiator has today ruled out Michel Barnier's demand of a two-year extension.
The extension would mean Britain continues to follow EU rules and pay into the Brussels budget, even though it's no longer a member.It comes after Mr Barnier wrote a letter to all MPs calling for an extension. Speaking this afternoon, Mr Frost also admitted the coronavirus had caused a "pause" in the negotiations, leaving things "a week behind".
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