David Davis, the former Brexit Secretary and ex-SAS reservist, relished his reputation as the hard man of British politics. But he cannot help but cry when he thinks of his granddaughter Chloe.

An 'incandescent' Mr Davis is demanding that his one-time rival for the Tory crown retract claims made in his book and on television about their testy political relationship.

Former Brexit secretary David Davis spoke out as Professor Neil Ferguson was removed from all advisory positions after allowing his lover to visit him at his London home during the lockdown.