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		</div><p>Shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray has called for an “immediate” extension to the Brexit transition period due to the coronavirus outbreak.</p>
<p>In a letter to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack, Mr Murray said “this is not a time for constitutional politics”, adding the British Government focus should be on tackling Covid-19.</p>
<p>The transition period for the UK leaving the EU expires on December 31, with a deadline to request an extension set for June 30.</p>
<p>Mr Murray wrote: <em>“I note that Scottish Conservative and Unionist leader Jackson Carlaw MSP has called for a ‘pragmatic response’.</em></p>
<p><em>“The pragmatic response for the UK Government is to urgently apply for an extension to the transition period.</em></p>
<p><em>“This is not a time for constitutional politics and business do not need any more uncertainty.”</em></p>
<p>He added: <em>“The entire focus of all Governments in the UK must be on working together to tackle the coronavirus outbreak and then dealing with its aftermath to ensure our economy recovers.</em></p>
<p><em>“I therefore hope you will support your party leader in Holyrood, and business leaders across the UK, and address this issue with your Cabinet colleagues at the earliest possible opportunity.”</em></p>
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