On Monday 9 July, the European Commission reiterated its availability “24/7” to negotiate the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU with British negotiators, with three British ministers and government heavyweights having thrown in the towel, on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 July, due to their differences with the Prime Minister, Theresa May.
On Sunday evening, the Minister for Brexit, David Davis, announced his departure, followed by Steve Baker, the number two in the Brexit department.