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Boris Johnson's 'arbitrary' Brexit deadline will damage UK economy, say trade experts
Sam Lowe of the Centre for European Reform, who is among the signatories, has said that clinching such a deal is possible but only by accepting an "off the shelf" deal from Europe that for many businesses will mean the same paperwork and restrictions as a "no deal" Brexit.