Return to Brixham for more canvassing
Today I returned to canvass in Brixham, which is the largest centre of population in the Totnes constituency, and where I have spent a great deal of time in the last six months.
On the doorsteps the key issues raised were the loss of trust in professional politicians, Europe and immigration.
It was clear that most people are concerned about the slide towards a federal Europe that has occurred over the past thirteen years. The clear majority would like to return to a relationship with Europe based on key areas of economic cooperation.
I believe that we should stay in Europe but seek at every opportunity to roll back European interference in our laws. I will support Conservative plans for a British Sovereignty Bill to make it clear that ultimate authority stays with the British people and not with the EU.
Conservatives will keep the pound and never take the UK into the Euro, and they will guarantee in law that no further powers can be ceded to Europe without a referendum.
I believe that social and employment powers must be repatriated to the UK. I also believe that the working time directive has been especially damaging to the NHS.
