Tory leadership LIVE: Rory Stewart threatens to block no deal #Brexit in ...

The former Tory leadership contender said he would “definitely vote against” a Conservative government plan’s to leave the EU without a deal as Mr Johnson calls on his rival Mr Hunt to commit to leaving the bloc on October 31 “deal or no deal”. The leadership rivals have clashed over their plans for delivering Brexit as Mr Johnson hardened his stance on guaranteeing the UK’s exit.

In an open letter Mr Johnson challenged his rival to commit to taking Britain out of the EU on October 31 “come what may”.