February 13, 2025
Britons furious at prospect of another EU transition period - 'All they want is our money!
News that the UK will still have to negotiate with the EU even after we have left has been met with anger.
News that the UK will still have to negotiate with the EU even after we have left has been met with anger.

BRITONS are furious after news the UK may need another transition period with the European Union if World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules are applied after Brexit.

As the deadline for Brexit negotiations draw nearer, Britain could have the backing of WTO members over a change in the rules that would allow the UK to introduce a “light touch” approach to EU goods entering the country in the event of no deal.

But WTO director general Roberto Azevedo said WTO rules are normally introduced after a transition period to get both sides ready for the new trading laws.

He believes there “is a pretty good chance” of the UK and EU striking a Brexit deal before the end of the transition period, despite either side being able to come to any agreement.

Speaking to the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, Mr Azevedo said: “In these circumstances, the less disruption the better, the less turbulence the better.

“The less turbulence is the closest to what you were before.

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