Stephen Barclay, the Brexit secretary has warned Preparations for a no-deal Brexit should be brought forward “at pace” if MPs do not back the prime minister’s deal.
In comments to Sky News, Barclay said British Members of Parliament do need to face facts, and if the deal were not to go through when it returns to the House of Commons in June, then there are only two alternatives – you either leave with a no-deal or you revoke.
British Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (Brexit) Stephen Barclay arrives at Downing Street in London, Britain Photo: EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN Asked whether the government has taken preparations for no-deal seriously enough, Mr Barclay said: “We need to do more and use the additional time that we have to prepare further.
“There is no guarantee that the EU27 will grant an extension, that isn’t a UK decision on 31 October, so we do need to prepare for a no-deal and ensure that we use the time to prepare to mitigate any disruption as best we can.”
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