Theresa May has been given two weeks to rescue her Brexit negotiations, the economy and her premiership as she is put on notice by Labour to show she has the “authority” to lead the country out of the European Union.

Sir Keir Starmer, Labour’s Brexit spokesman, issues a coded warning to the prime minister today, hinting that his party could trigger a vote of no-confidence in her Brexit strategy unless she succeeds in moving the talks on to trade and transition.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Starmer insists transitional arrangements must be agreed before March to give confidence to businesses.

“She has two weeks to save herself, save Brexit and save the economy,” he said.

“Getting on to agreeing sensible transitional arrangements is