Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour would be willing to consider extending the Brexit transition, which is due to end in December 2020. Asked about the Irish government’s suggestion that article 50, which says the UK will leave the EU on 29 March next year, might need to be extended (see 10.03am), Corbyn replied:
What we have said is there should be a transition period, and that was eventually supported and accepted. Quite clearly it might be necessary to ensure that goes on a bit longer.
The transition period was agreed by the government and the EU, and it is not in Corbyn’s power to extend it. But given that Theresa May does not have a majority, the stance of Labour on this issue could become significant. Tory Brexiters would strongly oppose any attempt to extend the transition, but many people in Brussels think that this will become necessary.
www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2018/jul/25/brexit-uk-cannot-afford-not-to-have-a-deal-says-irish-government-politics-live
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