Department for Transport says Portsmouth will be ready for '˜all eventualities' in BrexitÂ

ALL eventualities are being planned for in the case of a no-deal Brexit, the Department forÂ Transport (DfT) has stressed.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Jan 2019, 14:30 BST

Updated 10th Jan 2019, 14:49 BST

Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, leader of Portsmouth City Council, right, speaks to Sir Vince Cable about his fears of Brexit. Photo: Ben Mitchell/PA Wire

The DfT has come under fire from campaigners in Portsmouth, who criticised itÂ for a '˜lack of interest' in traffic fears raised by council chiefs.

However, the DfT has responded and vowed toÂ stageÂ a number of meetings with officials from the port, police and councilÂ over the coming weeks.

A spokeswoman said: '˜It is the duty of a responsible government to plan for all eventualities.

'˜We are working with local councils and the port to establish the potential impact of additional freight on the city of Portsmouth, to ensure we are prepared for all possible outcomes.'

Portsmouth Department for Transport