SNP urges UK government to 'hit pause' on Brexit due to coronavirus
Dr Whitford called on the UK government to immediately seek an extension to the transition period.
"It is impossible for businesses and others to prepare for life outside the EU while coping with the impact of the Covid-19 crisis at the same time, and many might struggle to survive the second blow of a hard Brexit at the end of this year."Continuing talks and hurtling towards the transition period deadline would be irresponsible and an act of economic and social self-harm.
Downing Street has continued to insist that the government will not seek to delay the end-of-the-year deadline for a trade deal to be reached.
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