EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier

The European Union is “open” to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has confirmed.
EU open to two-year Brexit extension, says Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier

The European Union is “open” to a two-year Brexit delay, chief negotiator Michel Barnier has confirmed.

In a letter to the Westminster leaders of the SNP, Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru, SDLP, Green Party and Alliance Party, Mr Barnier said the option of an extension to the Brexit transition period is available if the UK wants it.

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