A number of constituents have written to me using a
similar format that has additional paragraphs covering specific issues such as
the prospects for future generations, NHS funding, EU funded projects in
Cornwall and other matters.
Our children will reap the benefits of those opportunities and whilst I think we all acknowledge there will inevitably be a transitional period following leaving the EU my belief is we will be doing the right thing.
NHS funding only comes from having a prosperous economy and I firmly believe Brexit will deliver the economy we need as we trade freely once again across the world.
On EU funded projects, The EU
doesn’t have any money – only the money we (as net contributors) send them.
They in turn send some of it back with enormous amounts of red tape and caveats
attached. Best cut out the middle man I say. The regional development fund will
replace and be far better focused on Cornish needs than anything the EU has
done.
I remain committed to serving all constituents regardless of their views
on Brexit or politics – I genuinely do and reflect on the feedback I get on
Brexit and all other matters. However the overwhelmingly majority of my mailbag
is from people asking, pleading and demanding that we get the Brexit they voted
for and leave. I agree. The majority view remains that and as such it is impossible
to action everyone’s perspective. In a democracy the majority must hold sway.
My position on Brexit has been consistent and is very much a long held
view of mine; that we would be much better out of the EU.
I backed a people’s vote in 2016. Our constituency voted by almost 2-1
in favour of leave, the biggest margin in Cornwall.
I voted to leave and I believe my job as a parliamentarian is to get on
with delivering the results of the people’s vote.
I am committed to delivering the results of the referendum, nationally
and locally, by ensuring that we leave the EU on 29 March 2019. It is vital for
our democracy we respect the decision the British people made in 2016’s
referendum and deliver what the people voted for.
Additionally, during the election campaign last year I stood on a very
clear message that I would respect the result of the referendum and work to
deliver Brexit. I received a clear mandate in that election receiving and
biggest vote and biggest majority ever seen in the constituency.
I made a short speech in the house on the current proposal which sets
out my position and you can watch it here:
The referendum decided the course we should take and whilst and I remain
focused on honouring the outcome and doing the right thing by democracy, local
people and the UK as a whole.
