There is no reason or evidence to believe that the UK will suddenly turn its back on unaccompanied children when we leave the EU.

After the coldest, wettest, windiest General Election campaign here in West Cornwall and Scilly I’m relieved and grateful to be re-elected for the third time as the Member of Parliament for St Ives.

Improving our transport infrastructure is key not only for our future prosperity but also for an improved quality of life.

I welcome Boris Johnson’s recent announcement of 20,000 new police officers over the next three years to strengthen law and order.

I will work to ensure we get our fair share in West Cornwall and that, when they are needed, they are able to respond quickly and effectively.

It is vital that we attract more well-paid, sustainable jobs to lift the areas of deprivation we have in West Cornwall and on Scilly.

I believe West Cornwall is poised to enjoy an exciting period of economic growth with a Government that is prepared to help the region maximise the opportunities presented by Brexit.

Boris Johnson’s deal gets us out of the disastrous Common Fisheries Policy, a policy that has inflicted huge damage on our fishing fleet.

For as long as people struggle to get a home that they can afford, I’ll continue to press planners and developers to provide quality homes.

I am campaigning for a ‘Greener and Healthier West Cornwall and Scilly’ and I will work tirelessly for decisive action to cut harmful emissions and to protect and enhance nature.

An overwhelming 84% of Cornish schoolchildren now attend a school that is rated either Outstanding or Good, up from 73% in 2010.