Brexit risks break-up of Union if citizens are angered by different rules across UK, warns former civil service chief

Anything from agricultural subsidies to food labelling could trigger major disputes, top mandarin predicts

Anti Brexit protesters march on WhitehallA demonstrator wears a Boris Johnson mask during a London rallyAFP/Getty ImagesJohn McDonnell addressed crowds in Whitehall.8/11AP

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