Theresa May will this week announce she will push ahead with a major shake-up of Britain's laws to make sure they are ready for Brexit.

The Prime Minister will reveal detailed plans for how she will repeal the European Communities Act that formally took Britain into the EU 45 years ago.

She will also say how ministers will convert thousands of EU laws and directives into UK law to make sure they are applicable after Brexit.

Government sources said the move would ensure the UK Parliament’s sovereignty is restored by ending the power of European courts over Britain.