No 10 seeks to quell hardline Brexiters’ fears over reports of Swiss-style EU deal

Minister rubbishes reports of Chequers'-style plan, as businesses expected to call for more practical' immigration rules

Rishi Sunak is facing a new row on two fronts over Brexit, as he sought to quell a backlash from hardline Eurosceptics given suggestions the UK could seek a Swiss-style deal with Brussels, while businesses are expected to call for a more practical" immigration stance.

Ahead of the prime minister's address to business leaders in Birmingham on Monday morning, Downing Street tried to dampen down speculation that a deal similar to Theresa May's Chequers" plan could be adopted, claiming it was categorically untrue".