On Friday, I look forward to continuing negotiations with Michel Barnier. We want a good deal that benefits the UK and EU. It remains our overriding priority, but it will require our EU friends to match the ambition and pragmatism we have demonstrated. If that doesn’t happen, regrettable and unlikely as it may be, the UK will manage the challenges of “no deal” so that we make a success of Brexit.

On Thursday, the Cabinet will review the Government’s no-deal contingency plans, after two years of work. The legislative foundations are already being laid to ensure a smooth legal transition. Extra staff have been hired across Whitehall and agencies such as the UK Border Force. Our institutions are getting ready, including the Competition and Markets Authority, which will take on state-aid functions.

We are also making sure we are in the best position to continue key international agreements linked to EU membership. And, at his last Budget, Philip Hammond committed a further £3 billion for preparations.

In August, we published 25 Technical Notices, signposting businesses to relevant customs procedures, reassuring workers that their rights will remain protected and committing to continuing streams of EU research funding for UK organisations. On Thursday, the Government will publish the second batch of 28 Technical Notices, which range from protecting consumers from mobile phone roaming charges to upholding environmental standards.