Steve Double MP statement on Brexit deal:

I have now had the time to read and consider the Brexit deal proposed by the Prime Minister.

I have come to the conclusion that this is not something I can support.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay yesterday led a debate in Parliament on plastic free packaging for fruit and vegetables.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed confirmation that new Tri-service officers are being deployed in several communities around Mid-Cornwall.

The Tri – Service officer role combines support for police, fire and the ambulance services.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed news from mobile phone provider O2 that its 4G mobile signal is being expanded to include St Mawgan.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that an additional £1.7 billion per year will be added to benefit working families on Universal Credit.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed confirmation, in the Budget today, that the Government will be taking action on loopholes that have meant unscrupulous holiday home owners have been able to avoid paying their fair share of rates.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the announcement in today’s Budget by Chancellor Phillip Hammond that operators of public toilets will be exempted from having to pay business rates in the future.

Commenting, Steve said:

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, was thrilled to learn that two good causes in Mid-Cornwall have received a welcome funding boost thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has questioned Secretary of State for the Environment Michael Gove on what can be done to tackle South West Water’s response time on this week’s sewage leak at Fistral Beach in Newquay.

Speaking in the debate Steve asked

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed today’s confirmation by Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock that Cornwall Council will receive nearly £3m in additional funding from the Government to help with adult social care over the winter.