Recently, I have been approached by a
number of constituents with concerns over a no deal Brexit and what this will
mean for Cornwall.
Throughout the process, the government
has been ensuring the UK will be properly prepared for any outcome, including a
no deal Brexit. As the Brexit Department statement says “It has always
been the case that as we get nearer to March 2019, preparations for a no deal
scenario would be accelerated. Such an acceleration does not reflect an
increased likelihood of a ‘no deal’ outcome” We are preparing for every outcome
possible.
I have stated previously that I have
always been of the view that the EU would agree a deal and I continue the hope
for a deal to be made. Though, a deal will only be accepted if it’s in the best
interest of the British people and delivers the Brexit people voted for in the
referendum. As the Prime Minister rightly said, “no deal is better than a bad
deal” so I will support a no deal if the EU continues to offer no constructive
way forward.
There is a lot of scaremongering going
on by some, but I believe that whatever the outcome the UK will not only cope
by thrive outside of the EU. Once we leave we can regain control of our
law, money and borders. One of the main reasons the majority voted to
leave the EU was so that we could regain control of our own affairs, and it is
precisely this that we are striving for.
Whilst I will continue to work to
represent the people of our constituency in achieve the best deal possible as
we leave the EU, I am also confident we have nothing to fear from a no deal
outcome and we will do all we can to prepare should this be the result.
