SNP SPOKESPERSON

to those in the private sector.

The Chancellor used a TV appearance on Sunday to accuse Cabinet rivals of trying to undermine his agenda for a “softer” business-friendly Brexit prioritising jobs and the economy.

But one unnamed Cabinet minister was reported to have hit back, claiming Mr Hammond was part of an attempt by “the Establishment” to prevent Britain ever leaving the EU.

“The UK government’s Brexit negotiating position has as many holes in it as the Tory government itself following a week of further cabinet leaks”

STEPHEN GETHINS