This week’s Brexit negotiations started with dawn croissants in Brussels but pretty soon all eyes were on London and the critical votes on the Lords amendments to the EU withdrawal bill. Politicians across Europe are keeping one eye on the battle for control of the Brexit process that has been playing out in the House of Commons this week.

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The latest May unemployment figures have been released and show our Conservative number one priority of having a productive Staffordshire economy is working.

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I was both honoured and excited to have been appointed Secretary of State for Defence in November. I have always had the greatest admiration for the professionalism and valour of all those who serve in our country’s Armed Forces, and wanted to thank you, again, for having given me so much support over the past few months.

I am determined to ensure that the Armed Forces receive the recognition they deserve for the great work they do, including through the Armed Forces Covenant, and that they evolve both to meet the changing threats that we face, and to ensure that they properly represent the modern society that they defend.

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This is the April 2018 edition of the Conservative Party's "News You Can Use" Newsletter.

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A multi-million pound investment in state-of-the-art facilities for children with special educational needs, helping to ensure that every child has the best start in life.

On Thursday 3rd May's local elections, residents across England will vote to decide who runs their local services - and who manages the money they pay for those council services.

5 of the big things this Government is doing to give more children an education they deserve.