Cabinet minister Michael Gove told the BBC’s Andrew Marr show that, under the Conservatives, the UK would be able to “walk away” from the EU and begin negotiations on a future trade and security relationship, which he insisted could be wrapped up in less than a year.
He ruled out any extension to the transition period – during which the UK would continue to follow EU rules while the two sides try to work out a permanent trade deal – beyond the 31 December 2020 deadline.
Mr Gove said a deal was likely because “across Europe, there is an appetite to ensure we tie up the loose ends and conclude a relationship based on free trade and friendly co-operation”.
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