THE Scottish Tory leader has said he is “a pragmatist” when it comes to extending the Brexit transition period due to coronavirus.
Jackson Carlaw said should the outbreak last longer than expected, conversations should be had to extend the December 31 deadline.
The UK Government can request an extension to the process up until June 30. Carlaw warned against an “early statement” on the matter, adding: “The PM will come to a view as to how far we can get within the timescale that we’ve got.
“If that can be achieved, fine, but if it can’t then my view would be that the emergency requires a pragmatic response.”
According to Carlaw, Downing Street still believe a deal can be struck with the EU. A spokeswoman for the UK Government said the Prime Minister had “no intention of changing” the end of the period.
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