Politics

“It’s nothing to do with them and we will get on with our legislation. We are a sovereign nation, that’s what we voted for," IDS said.

“I think it is so important that we all come together and fight to reinstate Jeremy Corbyn to the Labour Party. I stand with Jeremy.”

Ken Clarke urged colleagues to use “the full extent of the constitutional powers” of Lords to stop the legislation, as the “consequences for this country would be appalling”.

“The Government should see sense, accept the removal of these offending clauses, and start to rebuild our international reputation.”

He said there has been an outpouring of support for him following the comments, saying he has "never had so many Twitter followers in one day".

"Anyone who cares about Britain should watch it," Alastair Campbell said.

"One day soon - not this year or the next, but not so long from now - we will undo this. We will regain our right to travel and live freely on our continent once again."

Testifying before Congress in May, Rick Bright said “lives were endangered and lives were lost” because Trump ignored him.

Environment minister George Eustice said a "trade deal with the United States is not critical to our economic success".