A group of Eurosceptic MPs campaigning for Big Ben to chime for Brexit on January 31 have tabled an amendment to Boris Johnson’s Withdrawal Bill that would enshrine the ceremony in law.

MPs have pushed for a symbolic chime of the bell to mark the UK’s exit from the EU since March, but were blocked by John Bercow in his time as Commons Speaker.

Mr Bercow chaired the parliamentary commission that presides over decisions about the bell, which is housed inside the Elizabeth Tower.

The tower is currently undergoing a multi-million pound restoration and its normal hourly chimes have been silenced to protect the hearing of construction workers.

The bell only chimes for significant national events, like Remembrance Sunday and the New Year.

In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, new Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said he would allow the bell to chime on January 31 if the Commons showed it was in favour.

If selected by the Speaker, the amendment will be debated by MPs on Tuesday evening, and could be added to a list of provisions contained within the bill to ensure a smooth exit from the European Union.

The MPs campaigning for the bell to ring are led by Mark Francois, deputy chairman of the ERG, and supported by Sir David Amess, Nigel Evans and Jeffrey Donaldson.