David Lidington has insisted Theresa May’s cabinet will continue to work together “very constructively”, despite eight senior ministers, including the Brexit secretary, voting against an extension to article 50. Steve Barclay voted against a motion tabled by the government, even though he had spoke»»»

Theresa May’s pledge to leave the EU on March 29 was in tatters last night as MPs voted to delay Brexit . But nine Cabinet ministers, including her Brexit Secretary, refused to back the extension of at least three months. The chaos left MPs despairing that the uncertainty around the UK’s departure »»»