The UK economy remains strong: record numbers of people are in full-time work, the employment rate is at a record high, and average wages continue to rise.

Labour’s Brexit chaos means more talk, more delay and more confusion.

Our plans will let international students stay for two years after graduating. Helping to grow the British economy – and keep the UK the top place for cutting-edge research.

The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has visited a Blackburn school, along with Darwen MP Jake Berry, in the wake of the government's announcement of a £14bn cash boost for the education system, including an extra £700m for special educational needs.

Darwen is to receive £25m in government funding as part of a scheme to regenerate towns with a proud industrial and economic heritage that have seen their traditional industries decline.

More police officers. More for our NHS. More for Brexit preparation. The 2019 Spending Review will get Britain on the road to a brighter future.

The Fixed Term Parliament Act was introduced in 2011 by demand of the Liberal Democrats to prevent their senior partners in coalition government, the Conservatives, unilaterally calling an election when the timing suited them.

The Prime Minister spoke from 10 Downing Street this evening, at 6pm, pledging to fight crime, improve the NHS, support schools, cut the cost of living, and unlock talent and opportunity across the entire United Kingdom as part of our plan to get the country back on the road to a brighter future.

The Prime Minister has announced that we're increasing funding for schools by a record £14 billion, levelling up per pupil funding so every child has a world-class education.

Blackburn Conservatives continue to fight Labour plans for an extra 1,500 HGVs a week in the M65 Junction 4 area.