Politics

"‘Brexit Opportunities’ and ‘Government Efficiency’ - two oxymorons there. To be honest, I saw Rees-Mogg as being more suited to ‘Minister for Twirling Moustache while Laughing at the Poor.’"

The 'Minister for BO' previously said it could take 50 years to reap the benefits of Brexit.

Guto Harri said Johnson wished he had sent "the other letter" to the Telegraph on the eve of the referendum, urging Brits to back Remain.

"I think Boris and this idiot Girling have lost the argument and will probably lose their jobs soon too."

Sir Lindsay said that Johnson's Savile slur had been "inappropriate".

Labour MP Beth Winter described the proposal as a vote to "increase the level of poverty in this country."

It comes after Boris Johnson reportedly told his allies that critics will need a tank division to oust him from Number 10.

I will ruffle his hair before public appearances and even, if necessary, lose to him at Hungry Hippos. Whatever it requires, I'm here for you, Big Dog.

"It needs to be denounced decisively before it threatens all political civility", ITV's Robert Moore said.