Last year, Britain voted to leave the European Union. Theresa May was clear that Conservative MPs, who had been divided on this issue, should come together in order to implement the decision.
We would ideally like to see a new deal with the EU which allows Britain full access to their market and allows EU nations full access to our market. If we fail to get this, then of course we would be able to continue trading with the EU in the same way we do currently with the rest of the world under the World Trade Organisation framework.
Unfortunately, this sensible approach is being undermined by some opposition MPs and members of the House of Lords who are threatening to use any means possible to derail our negotiation strategy. Theresa May cannot be expected to negotiate a new deal with one hand tied behind her back by those seeking to overturn the referendum. She is therefore pursuing a fresh mandate from the British public.
However, this election should not be solely about Brexit. The Conservative Party remains committed to cutting borrowing while delivering high standards of healthcare and education. After seven years of Conservative-led government, there are lower hospital waiting lists and a higher proportion of pupils getting good exam results in England than in Wales, where public services have been controlled by Labour for 18 years.
Above all else, the Conservative Party can offer stable government. Our MPs are completely united behind a Prime Minister who we respect, and are focused on dealing with Britain’s problems - not on fighting each other.