Shropshire MPs say Brexit will give Britain a 'new lease of life'

That was the verdict of MPs across Shropshire and Mid Wales, who today spoke of their confidence Britain could get a good deal.

With Article 50 expected to be triggered imminently, Daniel Kawczynski, Shrewsbury and Atcham MP, said he had a “huge amount of confidence and excitement” for the future.

As MPs voted to reject the Lords’ amendment last night, Mr Kawczynski said he was excited to see Britain’s new trading relationship with the EU and also the beginning of new relationships with other countries. He said: “Some of the fastest growing economies in the world are in the Commonwealth and we are part of the same family. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Lucy Allan, MP for Telford, welcomed the start of negotiations but hit out at the announcement by the Scottish National Party that it would be calling for a second independence referendum. She said: “

I want Brexit to be as successful as possible and I urge everyone to come together to help our Prime Minister deliver just that. The SNP focusing their efforts on another Scottish referendum is an unhelpful start to the negotiations.”

Mark Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin, said: “It is vital that Brexit continues to allow Shropshire companies to trade internationally without new tariffs, charges and duties.”

Glyn Davies, Montgomeryshire MP, said: “I think we will stick to the timetable, I wouldn’t want to pretend that it is going to be anything other than a bumpy ride, but it will be a better picture for the UK.”

Ludlow MP Philip Dunne said: “

My hope is that our negotiation will secure a mature trading relationship, of mutual benefit to the UK as well as the EU. I shall be looking for the best possible access for British goods and services. I am also keen to see an early recognition of the rights of EU citizens already in the UK to remain here, and for British citizens living in the EU to be able to remain there.”