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May’s deal avoids the pitfalls of no deal and no Brexit

Every day I am told that my support for Theresa May’s Brexit deal makes me a traitor to my constituents and the nation. Some messages are from members of the UK Independence party; about half are from Remain voters. Each assumes they alone truly speak for “the people” and that only a knave, or a […]

LISTEN TO RORY DISCUSS BREXIT

Getting ready to speak on @BBCPM now pic.twitter.com/C5uCQVPQvh — Rory Stewart (@RoryStewartUK) December 3, 2018 Rory appeared on the PM Programme with Evan Davis to discuss the legal advice given on Brexit and the Backstop by Geoffrey Cox, the Attorney General. Listen here: He also appeared on LBC with Iain Dale:

RORY TO HOST AN OPEN BREXIT BRIEFING FOR CUMBRIA

Rory is to host a public meeting on Brexit in Newton Rigg at 15:00 on Friday 7th December. Mr Stewart will give a short talk, offering a timeline of the Government’s negotiation, in addition to an explanation of the contents of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration. He will make the case for the Prime […]

ON BREXIT

The last two weeks have taught me much about the difference between an MP, a Minister and a national politician. The changes, which I have helped to bring in the last eight years – signing the law to introduce a 5p tax on plastic bags, pushing superfast fibre out in Cumbria, or trying to install […]

RORY ASKS COMMUNITIES TO CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Rory has encouraged communities to celebrate Small Business Saturday on 1 December. Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign which champions the role and importance of small businesses. Occurring annually, on the first Saturday of December, it encourages small businesses to host events and offer discounts, and consumers to visit, support and appreciate them. This […]

WATCH CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR INTERVIEW RORY

Christiane Amanpour interviewed Rory on CNN this evening, on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal, her recent appearance in the House of Commons and its likelihood of being accepted by Parliament. Watch it here:

‘A FANTASTIC AND FASCINATING VISIT TO ONE OF CUMBRIA’S LATEST SUCCESS STORIES’

Rory has paid tribute to Eden Insulation following a recent visit. Eden Insulation Ltd. is a specialist timber frame factory in Appleby-in-Westmorland, which constructs insulated, airtight products, which make buildings more energy efficient. The company custom makes frames to the exact specifications of architectural plans, using airtightness materials, which aid heat retention and have even secured […]