Thank you to everyone who continues to contact me about plastic pollution in UK rivers.

I have received a number of emails about HS2.
 
I support the construction of HS2, which I believe would increase capacity on our rail network, better connect the biggest cities, and generate jobs and economic growth.
 

I have received a number of emails from constituents who have signed the ‘Keep Our NHS Public’ petition about the NHS and international trade once we have left the EU.
 

A number of constituents have contacted me in recent weeks about controlling the spread of bovine TB.

Bovine TB is one of the greatest animal health threats to the UK. It not only has a devastating impact on our beef and dairy farms, but costs taxpayers £100 million each year.

Thank you to all my constituents who are writing and telephoning on this issue.

In view of Saturday’s events, and in answer to the avalanche of emails which have followed, can I set out again not only where I think we are in the Brexit process, but also my wider thoughts on the UK and the EU, as these are what influence my votes.

Or is it? Who knows, as we enter into what may be the endgame after three and a half years of negotiations post Referendum, or it may not be, depending on Parliament this Saturday coming.

Update from HMRC on Brexit Readiness

In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, our priority is to keep goods moving and avoid delays at the border. As the customs authority, HMRC will act to ensure that border processes are as smooth as possible, without compromising security.

See the Government's website for information for UK nationals living in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or Ireland about preparing for Brexit if there’s no deal.

Constituents may be interested to read more about the new Environment Bill which has been introduced today and I attach a letter from the Environment Secretary:

Dear Colleague,