David Cameron and Michael Gove have not spoken to each other since the country voted for Brexit, in a sign that the referendum has destroyed what was one of the most powerful friendships in politics.

The two men and their wives had been close for more than a decade before they took opposing sides during the referendum, with Mr Gove, then the justice secretary, leading the Vote Leave campaign.

During the weeks leading up to the vote, Mr Gove even continued in his role helping to prepare Mr Cameron for his weekly sessions of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.