Simon Hoare - chair of the Commons’ Northern Ireland select committee - added his voice to growing calls to ‘stop the clock’ on post-Brexit trade talks with Brussels, claiming that it was “time for maturity”.
The pound could see a “severe downside shock if there is no deal by Christmas”.
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said it would be “unconscionable” to add a no-deal exit from the EU’s trading arrangements to the current difficulties caused by the mutant coronavirus strain.
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After lead negotiators Michel Barnier and Lord Frost met in Brussels on Sunday, a UK source said discussions had been “difficult”.
"It is looking increasingly likely that the UK will be leaving on Australian terms," a source said.
French officials are reportedly surprised at the “mess" on the English side of the Channel.
Hauliers suggested clear guidance had so far been lacking - with almost half stating they simply need more time to complete necessary admin.
The new rules are part of plans to create a 'biosecure border' after Brexit.