David Gauke also warned No 10 should not use tactics and language echoing those of Donald Trump.

David Gauke warns of 'an unnecessarily high economic price' - while Amber Rudd highlights less 'support for the economy' than Theresa May's doomed deal.

Prominent no-deal critic says crashing out of EU would lead to national ‘humiliation’.

Former justice secretary accuses prime minister of plotting snap general election.

Tory members in justice secretary’s South West Hertfordshire constituency reject motion.

Last week, the prime minister said Northern Ireland was unable to prepare fully for a no-deal Brexit because of the collapse of devolution.

Boris Johnson could withdraw the whip from Tory MPs who vote to block no-deal Brexit. But today the rebels faced him down - in a move that risks a historic split in the Conservative Party and the country.

Why won’t the Tories and Labour admit that it has become harder for UK citizens to travel to Europe?

A party that has defined itself in opposition to the EU will be left marooned by an ever-more pro-European electorate.

Voters have concluded that leaving the EU was a mistake because all the government can offer is damage limitation.

'I believe the trade experts', says ex-treasury minister David Gauke - pointing to consensus rejecting claims of rapid new deal.

Lord Adonis, the Labour former cabinet minister, was a guest speaker alongside David Gauke, the former Conservative cabinet minister, for the event held to mark five years since the EU referendum, which was hosted by our chief political commentator John Rentoul .

Tory rebel says Boris Johnson would face instant legal challenge if he sought loophole. / The former justice secretary David Gauke has said ministers cannot bypass a new law to force Boris Johnson to seek a Brexit extension despite fears the government has found a loophole to ignore it.