FARNHAM MP Jeremy Hunt has said the “arrogance” of the EU Commission has changed his mind on Brexit - contrasting with the views of Theresa May who when asked last week refused to say if she would vote for Brexit if another referendum were held.

The Health Secretary and MP for South West Surrey was a fervent backer of the Remain campaign during the referendum - but told LBC presenter Iain Dale last week that the EU Commission’s behaviour during the negotiations had dramatically hardened his position.

Speaking to the London-based radio station at the Tory party conference, Mr Hunt said: “Frankly the way the EU Commission has behaved since the referendum has been very disappointing. It’s that arrogance that we’ve seen. Every time we make really generous and open-hearted offers it’s not enough.

“It’s not about soft or hard Brexit now, it’s about do we want a friendship going forward or a messy divorce. And Britain’s made our choice, we want a friendship, a close friendship. It’s up the EU now.”