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Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg took inspiration from former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in a Brexit speech to the House of Commons on Thursday. Mr Rees-Mogg assured Brexiteers the Government would uphold its promise to deliver Brexit despite the current health crisis. MP Lee Anderson also questioned the Leader of the House about the rumours circulating regarding a Brexit extension.

Mr Anderson said: “The Leader of the House will be aware that there are certain Brexit myths and untruths currently being peddled by certain sections of the media.

“Could Mr Rees-Mogg assure me and the constituents of Ashfield that there will be no extension to the transition period.”

Mr Mogg insisted leaving the European Union, in full, on time was one of the most important issues in Britain.

He replied: “I am very grateful for my honourable friend asking this vital question.

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“I am sure we can agree, ensuring we leave the transition period successfully, in full, by the end of this year is one of the Government’s, more importantly, the British people’s highest priorities.

“An extension to the transition period would be neither in the UK or the EU’s interests.

“Both parties want and need to conclude a deal this year and complete the transition period.

“An extension to the transition period would bind us into future EU legislation without us having any say in designing it.

“We would still have to foot the bill for the EU budget.

“We must be able to design our own rules and it is in our own best interests, without the constraints of EU regulation.

“I would like to assure my honourable friend and the people of Ashfield that the Government is delivering on this promise.

“To quote Margaret Thatcher: Will be having another extension? No, no, no.”

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Due to the coronavirus and difficulties in the Brexit trade talks, Michel Barnier has explained to UK Remain parties the EU would be open to a two-year extension.

However, both chief Brexit negotiator David Frost and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove have insisted the UK will be leaving the transition period by the end of the year.

Mr Frost added that under no circumstances would the UK agree to an extension to the talks.

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