They gave up trying to delay the country’s departure from Brussels after being told by Michael Gove that the Government will not request an extension in any circumstances.
With talks about a future UK-EU trade deal still deadlocked, the Cabinet Office Minister yesterday ordered an acceleration in border preparations.
Mr Gove said: “We have informed the EU today that we will not extend the transition period.
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