Brexit: UK 'sleepwalking into disaster over border plans hauliers warn
The UK is sleepwalking into a disaster over its border plans for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December, road hauliers have warned. Groups representing truckers have written to ministers warning of "severe" disruption to supply chains.Rod McKenzie, from the Road Haulage Association, said the government should "act now before it's too late".But Boris Johnson said the UK was "ready for any eventuality" after the transition period.The government has also given itself powers to build temporary lorry parks in England without local approval.However, Mr McKenzie told BBC News: "It is a real case of the government sleepwalking to a disaster with the border preparations that we have, whether it is a dal or no-deal Brexit at the end of December. Why Brexit is still a big issue What are the sticking points in Brexit trade talks Barnier: UK risks no-deal unless it compromises The supply chain on ...