This Queen’s Speech is about recognising and grasping the opportunities that lie ahead for the United Kingdom as we leave the European Union.

The first official talks to leave the European Union have now begun.

New figures have shown that the number of people in work has reached a record high.

At the General Election yesterday, although the national picture was mixed, in Carlisle John Stevenson was re-elected. 

In doing so we recorded the highest vote for a sitting MP since the 1997 landslide of Tony Blair. The vote share was very nearly 50%. 

If we get Brexit right, we can do great things as a country. Vote for Theresa May and her Conservative team to deliver a brighter future for everyone.

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Theresa May made clear that enough is enough – we cannot and must not pretend that things can continue as they are when it comes to Islamist extremism.
She set out 4 things that need to change. Please share them today.

Jeremy Corbyn’s new Property and Garden Tax – backed by the Lib Dems - will hit families across England with huge council tax hikes.

Just 11 days after you vote, the EU will start the Brexit negotiations with Britain. So whoever is Prime Minister must be up to the job and ready to start.
Getting those negotiations right is central to everything and only Theresa May has the plan and the ability to deliver.

Theresa May's plan for Brexit will return control to Britain and allow us to stand tall in the world again.
Getting the Brexit negotiations right is central to everything – our economy, our finances, our position in the world.