Boris Johnson should extend EU trade talks amid coronavirus disruption, poll says
The IndependentSign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A significant majority of voters want Boris Johnson to extend trade talks with the EU, which have been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. Some 47 per cent of those questioned by BMG for The Independent said the prime minister should ditch his 31 December deadline to complete talks or walk out of the EU without a trade deal, against just 23 per cent who said he should stick to his timetable. Some 42 per cent of Tories and 45 per cent of Leave voters thought Mr Johnson should press ahead with his plan to halt talks at the end of 2020, deal or no deal. “With senior ministers falling ill, the government lacks the capacity to split its focus right now.” The poll found support for rejoining the EU up three points to 49 per cent since a similar survey in March, with only a wafer-thin majority now in favour of Brexit.
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