International

Theresa May claimed last night to have united her warring cabinet behind a softer Brexit that would keep Britain in parts of the single market.

The prime minister said that she had secured the backing of senior ministers after an all-day meeting at her Chequers country retreat. She urged her divided party to unite and “move at pace” towards a deal with Brussels.

Mrs May has promised senior allies that she will sack Boris Johnson, the foreign secretary, if he seeks to undermine the peace deal, The Times understands.