Greg Hands was asked why Michael Gove made the promise if it is now considered a bad move.

Boris Johnson’s free trade deal with Australia could cause devastation on a scale with the Highland Clearances, a former Scottish Government minister has claimed.

Government has not left enough time for promised scrutiny, ministers admit.

MPs have stirred a debate after voting on 'New Clause 17' - an amendment giving 'cast-iron' protection to the NHS in a trade deal. Tory MPs did not support it - but a handful did rebel over the issue more widely

In London for LSE symposium, politicians express confusion at Britain’s post-Brexit stance