How the Cabinet has swung behind the Chancellor on Brexit

Sunday

Liam Fox, the International Trade Secretary, says that having waited 40 years for Brexit, “24 months would be a rounding error”.

Monday

Theresa May, the Prime Minister, goes on holiday to Lake Garda in Italy.

Tuesday

Michael Gove, the Eurosceptic Environment Secretary, says he is “pragmatic” about the need for a three-year transition period during which free movement continues.

Thursday

Amber Rudd, the Home Secretary, says there will be no “cliff edge” after Brexit and EU migrants will be able to continue to come to Britain during a transition period.

Yesterday

Philip Hammond, the Chancellor, claims that “literally nobody” wants to see a post-brexit migration cliff edge.