Theresa May should be replaced

Michael Gove should be installed as the new Tory leader because Theresa May has shown that she cannot “carry Brexit through”, Crispin Odey, a major party donor has publicly warned.

The Guardian contextualises this as a stark sign of the frustration among prominent Brexit supporters over the government’s handling of negotiations with the EU.

Odey, a hedge fund manager who backed the Leave campaign, said he believed the environment secretary had the skills to make a success of Britain’s exit and appeal to voters.

Pressure is also mounting on Jeremy Corbyn to reverse his position on Brexit after 15 more Labour MPs broke ranks to call for a second referendum.

The politicians, who all represent London constituencies, joined forces with Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable and two of his MPs to warn of the dangers the capital faces when the UK leaves the EU.

Six former shadow ministers, several of whom were in place until last year, are included in the signatories of a letter sent to The Independent.

David Miliband has said he would take part in any campaign to vote against the terms of any Brexit deal but has no plans to return to the cut and thrust of UK politics.