Karen Bradley
I HAVE received many letters and emails from residents in the Staffordshire Moorlands sharing their views and concerns on the Government’s proposed deal to leave the European Union.
I appreciate that not everyone will support my position to back this deal.
But I have always done what I believe is in the best interests of my constituents.
This deal delivers on the referendum result, takes back control of our borders and ends free movement once and for all, while protecting jobs, security and the integrity of the United Kingdom.
Crucially it respects in full the decision of the British people and the residents of Staffordshire Moorlands to leave the European Union.
In the coming weeks, MPS have an incredibly important decision to make.
If Parliament backs the deal, then the United Kingdom can turn a corner and 2019 can be the year we put our differences aside and move forward together.
There is broad support for many of the key aspects of the deal but there still remains concern around the Northern Ireland and Ireland backstop.
The Prime Minister has listened and is seeking the further assurances that MPS need.
But it is important to be clear. This deal secured by the Prime Minister is in the best interests of the Staffordshire Moorlands and the whole of the United Kingdom.
This deal puts the Staffordshire Moorlands in a fantastic position for the future and confirms that the days of handing over vast sums of money to the EU each year are over.
Instead we can spend our money on important local priorities, such as investing in the NHS and public services.
If we come together in 2019, we can make a success of what lies ahead and build a country that truly works for every one of us.