Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Parliamentary vote on the Prime Minister’s new Brexit deal, Robert said:

“The Prime Minister has battled against all odds and secured a great new deal for our country.

In his first week in office, the Prime Minister established an Office for Veterans’ Affairs at the heart of government.

This creation was part of a government commitment to ensure world-class provision of life-long veterans’ care services in this country.

Earlier today, the Government introduced the Environment Bill to Parliament.

This landmark Bill will tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time, signalling a historic step change in the way we protect and enhance our precious natural environment.

Yesterday evening I attended a briefing with the Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay at 10 Downing Street. It is clear that the proposals the Government has presented to the EU are workable, reasonable and demonstrate our desire for a deal.

Italy will join the British-led Team Tempest programme building an advanced fighter jet, boosting the project's chances of getting the aircraft off the ground.

Robert has welcomed the Chancellor’s Spending Round for 2019 which was delivered today.

In his speech the Chancellor confirmed that no Government department would see its budget reduced, and all would see funding increases at least in line with inflation.

The current Parliamentary session is the longest since the Civil War and we are long overdue a new one.

Robert has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Theresa Villiers.

Robert said: "Parliament has now adjourned for Summer Recess - but that does not mean that I'm jetting off on a summer holiday! Instead I'm back in West Oxfordshire - yes, spending some time with my family - but also out and about meeting local residents.

During his first parliamentary questions session with MPs, new Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked by Robert to join him in paying tribute to the “very hard and excellent work” done by everyone at RAF Brize Norton.