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According to experts, the best long-term environmental and economic measure Tory ministers could adopt is a close relationship with the EU market.

Meanwhile, Truss insisted that it is her “absolute priority” to solve the “unintended consequences” created by Brexit in Northern Ireland, quoting issues such as red tape.

Labour estimated some of the major cost rises facing British households this year as voters feel the financial hit triggered by Tory policies.

A National Farmers Union representative said UK farmers need support from supermarket chains because of changes made to agricultural policies after Brexit.

The new survey also shows seven in ten have seen their living costs rising more than their household income over the past year, and the trend of living costs rising more than household income is thought to continue throughout this year.

A new parliamentary report warned the “blind optimism” shown by Tory ministers could force many small and tenant farmers in England out of business - but environment secretary George Eustice insists UK farmers are better off since Brexit.

The much-maligned man-made hill, which cost £6 million, will be deconstructed after Sunday.

Jake Berry said Rees-Mogg had the ability to oppose the move when it was proposed in September - "it's a bit late in the day to vote with his feet".

One doctor said "we have never known this level of staff absence before" and that the pressure facing the health service and GPs "is not normal".