It follows polling which showed a majority of the public expect a Brexit deal between the UK and EU https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/lib-dems-ed-davey-on-brexit-transition-period-during-coronavirus-outbreak-1-6662333
A map showed the highest number of signatures for canceling Brexit came from British cities where a majority voted to remain in the E.U. in 2016. https://nyti.ms/2FuYYYR