EUROPE'S post-Brexit relationship with the UK is 'too important and affects the economic wellbeing of too many people' for the current negotiations to be rushed

Saying that, the Scottish Crofting Federation has endorsed research produced by the Scottish Government which makes it clear that a Brexit extension is essential to Scotland’s economy.

“The Covid-19 pandemic is, quite rightly, absorbing considerable resources from all our national governments," said SCF chair Yvonne White. "There is no doubt that it is impossible to conclude a comprehensive trade deal with the European Union before the end of 2020. It is therefore essential that the UK government agrees a two-year extension to the transition period with the EU.

“SCF welcomes the Scottish Government’s well-researched evidence of the impact of leaving the EU too quickly and applaud their work on this," said Ms White. "We entirely support the stance taken, that the UK Government must apply for a two-year extension to the transition period. This is too important and affects the economic wellbeing of too many people for the negotiations to be rushed to meet a self-imposed and arbitrary deadline.”