Concerns raised over Johnson's refusal to extend negotiations
Boris Johnson disagrees for a need to extend the 11-month timeframe available, claiming there is sufficient time to negotiate a comprehensive deal covering all aspects of the current EU-UK relationship after Brexit. Both sides will need to reach an agreement on either prolonging the transition period or face running out of time as the withdrawal agreement provides for a "Moment of truth" on 1 July.
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