The comments come as Michael Gove claimed that the automotive and retail sectors were ready for the UK to leave without an agreement with Brussels – claims their industry bodies rejected.

The Conservatives have branded Labour’s plans as “totally irresponsible”.

The worrying findings of a study of nearly eight million live births are due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Madrid on Sunday

Rachel Johnson warns of “people who have invested billions in shorting the pound or shorting the country in the expectation of a no-deal Brexit."

Lunchbox Theatrical Productions said it was left with "unsustainable losses" - blaming Brexit and the economic uncertainty for low audience figures.

"If you are going to spend that much cutting taxes for those on high incomes or supporting low earners, you could find much better ways of doing so than the policies proposed by the prime minister."

A former manager at Thomas Cook claimed some employees have needed food vouchers after missing out on wages due to the travel firm’s collapse.

Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson has called Jeremy Corbyn unfit to govern.

The Birmingham Yardley MP also revealed details of unrelated death threats she had shared with police.