Cabinet Spars Over No-Deal as Plans Stepped Up: Brexit Update

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By Jess Shankleman, Kitty Donaldson, and Robert Hutton

December 18, 2018 at 1:25 PM UTC

Updated on

December 18, 2018 at 2:23 PM UTC

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Theresa May’s Cabinet agreed to step up plans for a no-deal Brexit as the prime minister tries to convince members of Parliament to back her divorce agreement.

* Government tells businesses to prepare for the worst
* EU rules out mini-deals to help cushion the blow
* Defense Secretary says 3,500 troops ready for no-deal
* Cabinet ministers spar over no-deal: one accuses Brexiteers of peddling "unicorns"