Boris Johnson's deputy says there could be a second Brexit referendum, throwing Theresa May's grip over EU into chaos

Sir Alan Duncan
Sir Alan Duncan said a referendum on whether there should be a deal with the EU was possible

Boris Johnson's deputy at the Foreign Office has said there could be a second referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union, plunging Theresa May's government deeper into chaos.

Sir Alan Duncan MP, a minister of state at the Foreign Office, said it would be "possible" for there to be a second referendum on the terms of the exit deal, although he would be no second vote on whether to leave.

The news came as it emerged that Britain might continue to pay money to the EU if a new customs "backstop" plan continues into 2021.

The comments were made in a speech which The Daily Telegraph understands was cleared by 10 Downing Street.

In the speech in Berlin, Sir Alan said: "Myth one: Brexit might...

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