• Gove allegedly told Hammond Brexit is ‘proof Government campaigns fail’
  • Hammond is believed to have replied by calling him a ‘misleading liar’ 
  • Talks were part of Cabinet sub-committee’s post-Brexit trade discussions  

By Lara Keay For Mailonline

Published: 11:36 GMT, 16 December 2017 | Updated: 11:39 GMT, 16 December 2017

Chancellor Philip Hammond branded Leaver Michael Gove a liar for ‘misleading voters’ over the money the UK could gain from Brexit during a stormy Cabinet row.

The well-document claim made by the winning Vote Leave camp – that there would be £350million extra a week to spend on healthcare when Britain leaves the EU – has been highly disputed since the referendum.

Remainers have repeatedly rubbished it, saying the money the UK gets back from EU membership was not factored in. 

During a discussions about a post-Brexit trade deal at a Cabinet sub-committee this week, Mr Gove said the Brexit vote proved Government-led campaigns don't work, insiders claim. In a furious reply, Mr Hammond (pictured) called him a 'liar' and accused him of 'misleading voters

Michael Gove was branded a liar by Philip Hammond, according to inside sources

Michael Gove was branded a liar by Philip Hammond, according to inside sources

During a discussions about a post-Brexit trade deal at a Cabinet sub-committee this week, Mr Gove (right) said the Brexit vote proved Government-led campaigns don’t work, insiders claim. In a furious reply, Mr Hammond (left) called him a ‘liar’ and accused him of ‘misleading voters

During a discussion about a post-Brexit trade deal at a Cabinet sub-committee this week, Mr Gove said the referendum vote proved Government-led campaigns don’t work, insiders told The Sun.

Mr Hammond hit back by saying the Vote Leave success was down to ‘misleading’ claims about the economy.

Downing Street and the Treasury hasn’t commented on the claims, but a source told the newspaper: ‘Hammond absolutely went for him.’

MailOnline has contacted Downing Street for comment. The Treasury’s Office said it ‘does not comment on private meetings’.  

Members of the committee have been discussing the bill as Prime Minister Theresa May continues to fight for a deal with Brussels. 

Eleven Conservative rebels voting against Mrs May’s ‘meaningful Brexit vote this week, means MPs will now have a say on any deal she brings back from negotiations. 

Members of the committee have been discussing the bill as Prime Minister Theresa May (pictured) continues to fight for a deal with Brussels



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