Brexit - LIVE: Theresa May hit with fresh resignation as Tory MP says her Brexit plan is 'dead'

Theresa May has been hit with a fresh resignation as a ministerial aide quit over her ‘watered down’ Brexit plans.

Scott Mann, a parliamentary private secretary as the Treasury, said elements of the Chequers agreement meant he would have to “compromise” on the wishes of his constituents.

It came as Sir Bernard Jenkin said the prime minister’s blueprint is “neither beloved by Remainers or Leavers” and claimed was “quite likely” to rejected by the European Union.

Justine Greening, a former cabinet minister, also suggested the proposals for the UK’s future relationship with the bloc offered to “worst of both worlds” as she became the most high-profile Conservative MP to back a fresh referendum.

Later on Monday, MPs are expected to vote on the remaining stages of the customs bill.

While a number of amendments have been put down – from both the Eurosceptic and pro-EU wings of the Conservative party – the crucial vote will be at the bill’s third reading with ministers being uncertain they have the votes to pass the legislation.

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12:16

Commenting on the prime minister's spokesman remarks, suggesting there will not be a second referendum in "any circumstances", the Labour MP David Lammy said: “The government has failed in the Brexit negotiations."

 

The Best for Britain supporter added: “This is about as believable as the Prime Minister ruling out a snap General Election. She was dead set against that too.

 

“The reality of leaving the EU is now as clear as day. There is no deal that would leave this country better off, or with more control, than retaining our membership in the EU. Now it is clear the public was lied to, it's time to hold a Peoples' Vote.”

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Theresa May poised to back down to Brexiteers by accepting raft of changes to customs bill, as pressure mounts from Tory hardliners

Theresa May is poised to hand hard Brexiteers a victory by accepting a raft of changes to customs legislation in votes tonight.

 

The European Research Group – led by Jacob Rees-Mogg – has put down four amendments to the taxation bill, as it bids to force the prime minister back to a hard Brexit stance.

11:56

Ex-cabinet member Justine Greening becomes first senior Tory to openly call for a second Brexit referendum

'This deal is a fudge I can’t support', says former education secretary

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11:35

At a regular Westminster briefing, the prime minister's spokesperson was asked about Justine Greening's call for a fresh Brexit referendum. 

 

The spokesperson replied: “I’m not going to be calling a snap election. I’ve been very clear that I think we need that period of time, that stability, to be able to deal with the issues that the country is facing and have that election in 2020.”

 

 

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Theresa May's new ministers stay away from Brussels Brexit talks as Cabinet turmoil rages

Brexit Secretary not attending opening of talks while Foreign Secretary skips Foreign Affairs Council

11:02

In unexpected news, here is Gary Lineker signalling his support for a "people's vote" (referendum) on the final Brexit deal. 

10:40

This was a tweet from Scott Mann before the weekend...

10:29

Another parliamentary private secretary has resigned from the government over the prime minister's Chequers plan. Scott Man, a PPS to the Treasury, announced his on Twitter this morning.

10:26

Corbyn supporters attack Labour moderates for 'using targeted Facebook ads to trick him during general election'

In 2017, Labour Party officials became so good at targeting Facebook ads, they were able to deceive Jeremy Corbyn about the kind of campaign they were running'

10:14

Estimated net long-term migration to the UK from the EU was 101,000 in 2017 - the lowest level since the year ending March 2013, official figures show.

09:58

Drop in immigration 'costing UK economy billions'

Meeting government targets on immigration means £12bn hit to public finances, say Global Future

09:47

ITV caught the former Brexit secretary, David Davis, on his way to work this morning - he says he won't be making a resignation speech despite much speculation he would.

09:30

On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, the business secretary Greg Clark, warned potential rebels against supporting amendments tabled on this evening's vote on the customs bill. 

"The amendments are to a bill that is designed to prepare for the world after Brexit, to be able to establish new customs regime that will be necessary," he said.

"So I would hope and expect that those of my colleagues that want to get on with Brexit would recognise that this bill is essential."

Asked about the chances of success for Ms May's strategy, Mr Clark continued: "This is a white paper that is now the basis of our negotiation. What I hope is that the EU should now respond positively to that.

"If, as I expect, that happens and we have a comprehensive deal that can be put before parliament - and there had been a commitment to have a meaningful vote - what comes with that is the certainty for working people right across the country that will be able to invest with confidence, will be able to create new jobs, that implementation period will be available.

"All of that hinges on that being agreed this autumn and, I think, when it comes to parliament, I hope and expect that it will be persuasive that what is on offer will be good for the UK and good for every part of the UK."

08:56

Brexit: Theresa May suffers eighth resignation over her negotiating strategy

Robert Courts was a ministerial aid at the Foreign Office before quitting

08:56

Ex-cabinet member Justine Greening becomes first senior Tory to openly call for a second Brexit referendum

'This deal is a fudge I can’t support', says former education secretary

08:56

Theresa May faces showdown with Brexit rebels in critical week for her leadership

Boris Johnson and David Davis are considering Brexit speeches in the commons after resigning last week