We have now had the vote on the Government’s Brexit deal, and that deal was convincingly voted down by the House.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the Government’s new NHS Long Term Plan, which was launched on 7th January.

On my return to Parliament, I wanted to take the opportunity to wish you a very happy New Year. Although, before we can enjoy the coming year, we have the small matter of Brexit to sort out.

As I said previously, I am minded to vote against the deal, because of the backstop.

As part of the provisional local government finance settlement for 2019/20, the Government has now allocated £650m for social care.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the Government’s decision to allocate additional education funding to support children with special educational needs (SEND).

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed the decision by the Government to increase funding available to Police & Crime Commissioners (PFCCs) by up to £813m, if PFCCs use their precept flexibility fully.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has attended a Parliamentary reception hosted by the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO).

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has met with staff and students from Tendring Technology College (TTC), as part of their recent trip to Parliament.

The vote on the Brexit Deal has now been delayed, and discussions with the EU will resume.

Our Brexit deal, which includes the Withdrawal Agreement and a declaration on our Future Relationship, has now been agreed. I hope that, like me, everyone has taken the time to review these documents in full.