Downing Street has warned against attempts to “reheat the arguments” of the EU referendum following claims that the Treasury has issued dire internal warnings about the impact of a hard Brexit. “These figures that have been quoted today aren’t new; they were around some time ago,” the spokesman said. “The emphasis now on getting best possible deal – to recognise that the country has clearly voted to leave the European Union. May’s spokesman said the government was focused on preparing a negotiating position as it got ready to trigger article 50. The controversy comes as the Labour party prepares for an opposition day debate against the government on Brexit.

Source: The Guardian October 11, 2016 13:18 UTC