My work and positions regarding Brexit

The British people voted to leave the EU in 2016 and I have always been clear that the vote had to be respected. To have ignored it or tried to overturn it would have risked the trust of the electorate in our democratic institutions and our government made it clear that it would not be extending the transition period again. I am confident that the deal we have agreed will provide much needed security and stability for the food production, vehicle manufacturing, and transport & tourism industries which are all important sectors employing thousands of people in my constituency.

Lots of organisations and campaigners concerned about Brexit and related matters now choose to do their lobbying by identical mass email and the amount of emails of this nature has increased significantly in recent years.  I hope you can appreciate that I am not always able to respond to all mass campaign based emails individually.

On these pages you can read my responses to some of the most popular recent email campaigns on the topic of Brexit and related matters.  

Of course, if you have any personal comments or specific concerns that you would like to raise with me then please do not hesitate to get in touch and I will endeavour to respond to these queries as soon as possible.

News

Statement on Draft Brexit Agreement

The following statement sets out my initial response to the Draft Withdrawal Agreement and Framework for Future Relationship Framework.

Brexit preparations for the aviation sector

In the event that we fail to reach a deal with the EU, there are no WTO defaults for the aviation industry to rely on so yesterday in the House of Commons during Oral Questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union I asked Minister Suella Braverman what discussions are taking place with t

Post-Brexit pilot scheme for seasonal workers

The Government has announced that it will be launching a new scheme to allow non EU citizens to work temporarily on UK farms during their busiest periods. The horticultural sector has been suffering from increasing labour shortages recently and farmers across the country have been fearful that the

Lobbying for a Brexit deal by EU businesses

During Oral Questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union earlier today, I asked new Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab whether EU businesses are lobbying their respective government's for a sensible Brexit deal. The UK has a near £70 billion trade deficit with the EU so it is transpar

The future status of protected foods post-Brexit

On Thursday 8th March, I questioned Food Minister, George Eustice, on the future status of protected foods after the UK’s departure from the European Union. I expressed my pride that Vale of Evesham Asparagus has been granted protected geographical indication (PGI) status by the EU.

Prime Minister Delivers Key Brexit Speech in Florence

In a speech delivered in Florence today, Theresa May laid out her vision for the UK after Brexit and confirmed that she would seek a transitional implementation period after the March 2019 article 50 deadline for leaving the EU.

I Raise Support for the Farming Sector with Brexit Department

In questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union in the House of Commons on 7th September, I asked Brexit Minister Steve Baker what support his Department and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) were offering the farming sector after the UK leaves the EU.

What will Brexit's impact be on tourism?

I quizzed business leaders in the travel and tourism industry about the impact of Brexit at a session of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee this week. Representatives of organisations including Thomas Cook, Thomson Holidays, ABTA and Visit Britain gathered at the committee’s session to t

Prime Minister Outlines Plan for Brexit

The Prime Minister, Theresa May, made a speech on Tuesday 17th January outlining her plans for negotiating the UK’s exit from the European Union.