The UK “cannot keep negotiating forever” with the EU over Brexit, a minister has insisted. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Borat 2's Maria Bakalova breaks silence over that Rudy Giuliani scene, Inside I'm A Celeb star Giovanna Fletcher and husband Tom's wedding including their celebrity guests, ATP Finals: Djokovic avoids Thiem and Tsitsipas, who face Nadal, This top-rated Shark vacuum is under £200 in Very's Black Friday sale, Top central bankers: Economy needs help despite vaccine news. We can start preparing them for that reality.”, Ms Mordaunt replied: “We are already in discussions with businesses in every part of the UK.”. “The interaction of the two is complex and unpredictable, with the potential to amplify some impacts while moderating others. "The honourable gentleman started this debate calling for leadership and calling for the Government to adapt. The UK Government now needs to accept that offer. Mr Blackford told the Commons: "The European Union has expressed its ongoing openness to extending the transition period for negotiations. PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy? "We know that whilst we are still in the transition period, this House can legislate for an extension and the European Union would recognise the mutual benefit of this. “And that is why we are at this key stage now where we have to increase and escalate negotiations because we need to arrive at a deal soon.”, Ms Reeves said the task is to build the “best possible new relationship” with the EU and agreed the negotiations need to be concluded in good time before warning: “Currently we’re in the dark about what this new relationship looks like.”, Ms Reeves said warnings had emerged about the impact of Covid-19 on medicine stockpiles, adding: “We urge both sides to redouble efforts over the next few days and weeks to ensure progress is made by the end of this month so the Government can honour its commitment to ensuring a good deal for Britain by the end of this year.”. 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Coronavirus has changed everything. The former International Development secretary repeatedly ruled out extending the transition period beyond December this year and pressed the need for the UK to be treated as a “sovereign equal”. Now is the moment for the UK Government to recognise reality and to reconsider its position.". It simply requires political will and leadership. 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