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1 Jun 2020

London Mayor calls for extension to Brexit transition phase

Europe Editor and Presenter

The Mayor of London has written to the Prime Minister asking for an extension to the Brexit transition phase, which is due to finish at the end of the year.

Sadiq Khan and many business leaders are worried that a no-deal Brexit will have a devastating impact on an economy already battered by Covid-19.

The mood music between the UK and the EU is worse than ever, with the new round of talks due to resume tomorrow.