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EU officials reportedly believe Boris Johnson and his team have “no intention” of negotiating and are intent on delivering a no-deal Brexit, it emerged.

Cabinet minister Michael Gove responded on Tuesday by saying the EU “now seem to be refusing to negotiate with UK”.

It came as MPs opposed to no deal accused the prime minister of acting like “Stuart monarchs and claiming a divine right to rule”, amid fears he is preparing to defy a potential vote of no confidence in parliament.

As Dominic Raab sought to “fire up” trade relationships on a tour of North America, the former US treasury secretary Larry Summers said it would be “delusional” for No 10 to expect a favourable trade deal with the US.

And after a meeting with chancellor Sajid Javid in London, Irish finance minister Paschal Donohoe said Ireland's relationship with the UK would "fundamentally change" in the event of a no deal Brexit.