The UK’s top Diplomat in Brussels, Sir Ivan Rogers, has resigned. Sir Ivan, who was appointed to the role of permanent representative by David Cameron in 2013, had been expected to play a key role in Brexit talks expected to start within months. The Foreign Office said it would not give reasons for his departure at the moment.
Labour MP Hilary Benn, who chairs the Brexit select committee, said Sir Ivan’s resignation had come at a crucial time and urged the government to get its skates on, in finding a replacement.