Brexit news: Boris Johnson warned chancellor could join Tory rebellion to scupper his no-deal plans as Jeremy Hunt vows to rip up backstop

Live updates from Westminster, as they happened

What does a no-deal Brexit mean?

Boris Johnson has suffered a blow to his campaign for the Tory crown after party grandee William Hague backed his rival Jeremy Hunt.

The former Conservative leader warned that Mr Johnson's Brexit strategy could destroy the party, saying his pledge to leave the EU by 31 October on a "do or die" basis had cost him a vote, as 'do and then die' could very easily be the outcome".

Both Tory leadership hopefuls faced pressure over Brexit at a hustings in Belfast as the contest enters its final weeks.

To follow events as they unfolded, see our live coverage below

Key Points

• Tory leadership rivals endure Brexit grilling at Northern Ireland hustings
• William Hague throws his weight behind Jeremy Hunt over Brexit plans
• Johnson and Hunt accused of duping public with 'extraordinary' spending pledges
• Blow for MPs hoping to stop no-deal Brexit as Bercow stops Commons showdown
• No10 rejects demands for independent probe into civil service briefing over Corbyn's health

[2 July 2019 16:59 · Lizzy Buchan]

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