Tory civil war intensifies as Philip Hammond vows 'the fight of a lifetime' to stop Boris Johnson expelling him

Former chancellor also pours scorn on prime minister's claims on fresh Brexit deal, saying: 'There is no progress. There are no substantive negotiations going on'

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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