Philippa Whitford

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The SNP calls on the British government, "hit " pause" on Brexit Negotiations and try to extend the transitional period.

the British government has urged the focus to the Corona-Virus-pandemic.

The Party Escape spokesperson, MP-Philippa Whitford , said it would be irresponsible to continue the "grid" on the transition period.

The British government said that its priority was to "slow the spread" of the coronavirus, but it remained "fully committed" to the Brexit Negotiations .

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" the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove is co-chair of the discussions via video-conference, the Two Sides to look at the implementation, resulting in the cancellation of the contract once the period of transition, which occur due to the 31 ends.

Dr. Whitford, called on the British government, without delay, to an extension of the transition period.

She Said : "The Covid-19-outbreak has taken All of us - regardless of politics or Borders - and it is vital that governments work together here in the UK and abroad, to combat the pandemic.

"It is impossible for companies and other organizations to prepare For Life outside the EU, while addressing the impact of the Covid-19 crisis at the same time, and many could exit to survive The Second blow of a harsh British EU at The End of this year.

"Still talks and locking in the direction of the transition time period would be irresponsible and an act of economic and social self-harm.

"It is important now that the British government shall take the break on All Brexit Negotiations , and an immediate extension of the transitional period seeks to remove that uncertainty and instability. "

Downing Street has continued to insist that the government will not try to achieve the delay of The End -of-the-year deadline for a trade deal.

on the question of the possible extension of the transition period on Friday, the Prime Minister 's official spokesman told reporters: "In terms of the schedule, there is no change from our point of view. "

Dr. Whitford, called on the British government to mirror the example of the Scottish Government , the

She Said : "The SNP Scottish Government to pause the difficult and responsible decision to work on the preparation for an independence referendum this year.

"The British government must now mirror that of the step, so that we can focus on the protection of our citizens and the provision of financial assistance to everyone in the company. "

A UK government spokesman said: "Our top priority of the government is to slow the spread of the Corona Virus, protect the NHS and keep people safe.

"We have work to do around The Clock , so with All four Nations together in an unprecedented level of financial support for companies, employees and self-employed.

"We remain committed to the negotiations. Last week, the UK and the EU shared the draft of legal texts and discussions with The Commission .

"ending The transitional period on 31 December 2020, as in the UK law, the change of the Prime Minister has made it clear that he has no intention to. "

The calls from the SNP to follow a similar message from the Liberal Democrats .

Earlier this month, Ed Davey warned party on an interim basis prior to that, that the Brexit is a "recipe for disaster would be negotiations in the middle of the "gathering storm" of the Corona-Virus-outbreak".

Mr Davey said that the watch "should seek an extension of the Brexit transition time, and keep The Trade talks".

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Source of news: bbc.com