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A fresh attempt to avoid a no-deal Brexit at the end of 2020 will be made by Labour when key legislation returns to the Commons.Jeremy Corbyn has tabled an amendment seeking, from mid-June, a two-year extension to the implementation period which runs out at the end of December.Such talks for an extension would not be required if an agreement on the future trade relationship has been concluded or the Commons has passed a motion approving the government’s intention not to apply for an extension.

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