The loyal Cabinet members backing Theresa May’s blueprint for Brexit

Michael Gove

One of the most prominent supporters of the Prime Minister’s Chequers deal, the Environment Secretary said at the weekend that Mrs May’s plan would enable Britain to get a “proper” Brexit. He said: “I’m a realist and one of the things about politics is you mustn’t – you shouldn’t – make the perfect the enemy of the good.”

Andrea Leadsom

Confirmed that she would not be following Mr Davis or Mr Johnson out of Government. “My eyes are firmly fixed on the prize,” she said. Asked about Mr Davis, the Leader of the Commons said: “I just do not see it the way they [David Davis and Steve Baker] do. In this new proposal we are upholding all of our red lines.”

Chris Grayling

A loyal supporter of Theresa May, the Transport Secretary wrote a joint opinion piece for The Sunday Telegraph with the Chancellor which hailed the Chequers compromise as a “pragmatic as well as principled deal”. “We now want to bring the country together around this vision and build a brighter future for Britain,” they said.

Liam Fox

The International Trade Secretary was one of the first ministers to climb down after receiving personal assurances from the Prime Minister on the eve of the Chequers summit. He wrote a joint article with Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, at the weekend saying that Mrs May’s plan would enable Britain to “take back control”.

Penny Mordaunt

While the International Development Secretary has not spoken publicly about the Chequers vote, she supports Mrs May’s plan after securing several concessions. She has no intention of resigning and believes that it is better to make the case for Brexit from within the Cabinet.

Esther Mcvey

The Work and Pensions Secretary was said to harbour concerns about the Prime Minister’s Chequers plan. However a source said that she is now “fully supportive”.

Dominic Raab

The new Brexit Secretary has been promoted from his former role as housing minister to succeed David Davis. Has not commented publicly on the Chequers plan, but recently said he wanted a “full-fat” Brexit.