Many amendments to the Agriculture Bill have been tabled and I appreciate the emails I continue to receive asking me to support certain ones. The Government are currently reflecting on these amendments, as well as concerns raised by colleagues and interested parties.

I appreciate the emails I have received recently from constituents regarding the NSPCC’s Close the Loophole campaign.  I agree that the protection of children and young people must remain a priority and understand the concerns that have been expressed.

I have been contacted by constituents recently regarding the Immigration Bill and concerns that it may affect staff numbers in the NHS and care sector.

Constituents will be aware that on Tuesday 29th January, the Commons agreed to the Prime Minister returning to the EU and seek an amendment to the Withdrawal Agreement around the issue of the ‘backstop’. I voted to support this.

A number of constituents have been emailing me about last night's votes.

Thank you to those who have emailed me recently about the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill, which will introduce legislation to replace the current system known as 'Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards'.  I appreciate the concerns that have been raised.

I have been contacted by constituents concerned about the Modern Slavery Act and providing support for trafficked children.

I have received the following letter from the Work and Pensions Secretary regarding the next phase of the Universal Credit roll out (Managed Migration) and the two-child policy, which I hope constituents will find helpful.

A number of constituents have contacted me about the NHS Long Term Plan, which was recently announced by the Prime Minister, and waiting times.

It would be foolish to gloss over the vote last night in the House of Commons on Brexit. It was a huge vote against the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by the Government and the EU, and historically extraordinary. Of course it’s a serious blow.