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Brexit news LIVE: Updates as Theresa May faces Cabinet rebellion over no deal vote

Theresa May is reportedly facing an internal rebellion against her Brexit plans on Tuesday, with up to 40 ministers said to be ready to resign if the government blocks a free vote against a no deal EU divorce.

Amber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary and key ally of the Prime Minister, was said to have delivered stark warning to Mrs May against no deal.

It has been reported chief whip Julian Smith will decide at the end of the week whether Tory MPs are given a free vote on amendments to the Prime Minister's Brexit motion.

It comes as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reiterated his demand for no deal to be taken off the table, while also giving his strongest backing yet for the possibility of a second referendum.

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