Construction frustrated by Brexit uncertainty as industry readies for materials shortage

By Dave Rogers and Jordan Marshall2020-12-14T09:15:00

Source: Shuttersto

’It’s a disgrace to leave industry in the dark,’ said one contractor

Construction firms have expressed their anger at the continued uncertainty around whether or not a Brexit deal will be reached after yesterday’s high-stakes deadline was extended and negotiations moved into what one commentator called “extra extra time”.

Sunday had been the deadline day for such a deal to be reached, but the UK and EU have announced they will extend the talks indefinitely – meaning a deal could still be reached right up until midnight on 31 December.

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