Brexit transition must be extended for two years, insists Scottish minister

Mike Russell is calling for the UK government to request a longer period of Brexit negotiation due to Covid-19.

The Scottish government’s Secretary for Constitutional Relations Mike Russell also called for a joint meeting involving ministers from the four UK nations to discuss the approach to Brexit. Picture: PA

The coronavirus crisis means the Brexit transition period should be delayed for the maximum time of two years, the Scottish government’s Constitution Secretary has said.

Mike Russell is calling for the UK government to request a longer period of negotiation due to the global pandemic.