Theresa May was warned by six ministers that her Brexit deal would struggle to get through the Commons during the crunch Cabinet meeting last week.

After interviews with dozens of ministers, officials and other Government sources, The Telegraph can give an exclusive insight into what was said around the Cabinet table.

Dominic Raab, Brexit Secretary

Warned that the Government could not win on the meaningful vote because the proposals are "unacceptable". Raised concerns about new concessions in future arrangement, asking: "Who licensed this?"

Geoffrey Cox, Attorney General

Said it was an "ugly sister of a deal", comparing it to "two oil drums lashed together in a plastic sail". But he added: "We don't have a choice."

Julian Smith, Chief Whip

Said he was confident the Government could get the deal through the Commons. Acknowledged it was not perfect but said it delivered on the Brexit vote.

Jeremy Hunt, Foreign Secretary

Warned that the backstop has become a front stop, saying it will leave us in a "Turkey trap". "I know 66 people who will vote against it," he said.

Sajid Javid, Home Secretary

Mr Javid backed Mr Hunt, warning that the deal may not get through the Commons and could leave the UK unable to strike free trade deals after Brexit. Urged the Prime Minister to go back and negotiate better terms.