Published 15 October 2019

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A revised Brexit deal has been agreed between the negotiating teams of the United Kingdom and the European Union ahead of a meeting of European leaders in Brussels. It will still need the approval of both UK and EU Parliaments – which means another vote on a Brexit deal by MPs.

The United Kingdom is getting ready to leave the European Union on 31 October 2019. While the Government would prefer to leave with a deal and will work to the final hour to achieve one, we are prepared to leave without a deal in order to respect the referendum result.

Following Boris' letter to EU negotiators and his statement in the Commons today there is greater clarity regarding a revised Withdrawal Agreement and how we can expect to leave the EU.

Key concerns addressed by the Government:

The border

Ensuring that goods can continue to flow across the UK border (particularly at Dover and in Northern Ireland)

The supreme court has ruled that Boris Johnson’s advice to the Queen that parliament should be prorogued for five weeks was unlawful.

Why did the Supreme Court case happen?

Small Charities Challenge Fund opened last week for applications for small charities based in the UK.

West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas joins RSPB to call for urgent action and ambitious new laws to tackle the nature crisis.

Last night I voted with the Government and Boris Johnson to keep a no deal Brexit on the table. I am not in favour of leaving the EU without a deal, but I believe that keeping that option open is a key part of our negotiations with Brussels.  

The Transport Secretary has announced £30 million to upgrade ports in preparation for Brexit, ensuring we are ready to leave the EU on 31 October – whatever the circumstances.