Chloe SmithThe Government’s balanced approach to the public finances has meant that the deficit has fallen by 80% since 2010, borrowing has fallen to its lowest level since 2001 and debt has started its first sustained fall in a generation. Employment has risen over the last year, breaking records repeat...
Today, we will introduce the Fisheries Bill to Parliament, a major milestone in delivering our promise to take back control of our waters, so that we decide who has access to our waters and on what terms. Bill creates powers to build a sustainable, profitable UK fishing industry and del...
The week ahead will be a pivotal time for the Brexit process. Negotiations are at their hardest pace and the Brexit Secretary has been in Brussels meeting with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. I am conscious that over the coming week constituents will hear plenty of media speculation about the Br...
This week in Parliament the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union delivered a statement to the House of Commons updating us on the progress of the Brexit negotiations. I wanted to write a brief piece to keep you informed about the latest Brexit developments here in Parliament. ...
Many constituents continue to get in touch with me to share their views on Brexit. As your constituency MP, I welcome hearing views from all my constituents on this significant milestone in Britain’s history and I wanted to give you all a quick update on the latest Brexit information. ...
This week the Prime Minister travelled to Salzburg to meet with the heads of Government from the European Union to up the pace of the Brexit negations and discuss the UK-EU relationship post-Brexit. Earlier today the Prime Minister gave an updated statement on Brexit from Downing Street and, as your...
You will have seen earlier today the Brexit Secretary delivering a speech outlining the Government’s preparation in the unlikely event of a “no deal” Brexit scenario. Further to this, the Government has published the first in a series of technical notices advisi...
I have been contacted recently by a number of constituents about the UK’s environmental standards post-Brexit and I wanted to write about this topic to provide you with some additional information. I have always been clear on the need to ensure that our environment is protected af...
A number of constituents have got in touch with me about how future trade deals can be scrutinised. You may be aware that on the 16th July the Secretary of State for International Trade delivered an oral statement to the house, to set out the role of Parliament as we embark on our new internation...
This week the Government published a White Paper on its planned future relationship with the European Union once the UK has left. This is a comprehensive plan, which will deliver what the British people called for at the referendum – our departure from the European Union. You can access the pa...