Boris Johnson will refuse to seek a fresh Brexit extension, despite Covid-19 drawing negotiations to a halt. High-level will be "suspended for a short period", it was announced today, following an agreement between EU chief Michel Barnier and the UK's David Frost.
But despite being six weeks away from a Brexit cliff edge, with a no-deal outcome looming, Downing Street ruled out asking the EU for an extension. "We are not extending the transition period," a UK Government spokesman told the Mirror.
In a tweet announcing the news, Mr Barnier added: "The teams will continue their work in full respect of guidelines." Lord Frost said he was in "close contact" with Michel Barnier about the situation. "The health of our teams comes first," he