WEAVER Vale MP Graham Evans has welcomed the triggering of Article 50.

He said: “As the Conservative Government begins negotiations with our friends in Europe, we will provide as much certainty and clarity as we can at every stage.

“I will provide regular updates through my website page.

"The Government has also launched planforbritain.gov.uk which sets out our 12 negotiating objectives as we build a new and equal partnership with the European Union.

“Conservatives have a plan to get the right deal for Britain abroad and a better deal for ordinary working people in my constituency too.

“Our Plan for Britain will deliver a country that is stronger, fairer, more united and more outward-looking than ever before.”