Michael Gove has insisted the UK will leave the EU by October 31 despite the Government asking Brussels for a delay.
After suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Commons over his Brexit plans on Saturday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson got a senior diplomat to send an unsigned photocopy of a letter asking for an extension.
However, speaking on Sunday, Mr Gove said that the UK will still leave the EU by Halloween, adding: "We have the means and the ability to do so."
It comes as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said the Governement is triggering Operation Yellowhammer plans for a no-deal Brexit.
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