Government ‘hiding’ plans for no deal

The government has been accused by the Liberal Democrats of hiding its planning for a no-deal Brexit.

Lib Dems say the use of secretive non-disclosure agreements (NDAS) with transport companies is hampering businesses’ efforts to prepare for no deal.

It comes after a report by a powerful House of Commons committee said major disruption at British ports is a “real prospect” if the UK exits the EU without an agreement.

The public accounts committee accused the Department for Transport of having a “complacent” approach to preparations, adding that time was running out to fix it.

The report said: “We see these agreements as undermining transparency and hampering the spread of information to the business community.”