'Let's get it over and done with' – What Gazette readers think about the Brexit transition period

The United Kingdom’s transition period for leaving the European Union after Brexit is due to expire at the end of this year – but do you think an extension should be permitted as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak?
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With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic still causing chaos across the world, we asked the Gazette readers for their opinions on extending the Brexit transition period with a view to securing a deal for the future.

This is what you said on the Shields Gazette Facebook page:

This is what Gazette readers had to say about whether the Brexit transition period should be extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Getty Images.This is what Gazette readers had to say about whether the Brexit transition period should be extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Getty Images.
This is what Gazette readers had to say about whether the Brexit transition period should be extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Getty Images.
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Carol Griffiths: “Absolutely not. We voted to leave, that transition period ends December 31 and it can't come soon enough.”

Angie Robson: “Let's get it over and done with. Somehow I think we will suffer somewhere along the line so after this year let's get it over with.”

Peter Johnson: “No it's been too long already.”

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Paul Coverley: “No it's been dragged out for far too long now, we voted out, let's just get out.”

Carol Hall: “Covid is already seeing a major economic disaster so having no trade deal in place would be a bit silly, however I think we will leave regardless.”

June Hind: “Yes, should stop it altogether.”

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Gavlar Corr: “Just get us out. We voted over four years ago so get it sorted.”

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