Deloitte, Accenture, KMPG and PWC are among the firms

Private firms are lining up to give free advice to the Tory Brexit Department just months after it was set up.

Labour voiced concern today as it emerged eight separate consultancy firms have given their services to the Whitehall body pro bono,or for a nominal sum like £1.
They include giants PWC, KPMG, Deloitte,McKinsey and Accenture - all of which make money through contracts with the government.
The sheer number of firms has raised concerns about the access and influence private enterprise could have in the department, which is still newly-formed and recruiting for staff.
No individual firm is accused of wrongdoing and the Brexit Department said it makes "no apology" for getting advice from the "best and brightest".