It’s good to be here in this great city of Florence today at a critical time in the evolution of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Employment figures released yesterday showed the number of people in work is at a record high, with more than 3 million people in work since 2010, while the number of people out of work is at the lowest level in over 40 years. 

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Today, the Transport Secretary will announce that platoons of self-driving lorries will be trialed on England’s motorways to improve vehicle efficiency and reduce emissions.

We are publishing the first in a series of papers on the new deep and special partnership the UK wants to build with the EU.

Since 2010 unemployment has fallen by 3.5% and is now at its lowest level since 1975.

Clifton North Conservative Councillor, Andrew Rule, has successfully fought for Wilford and Silverdale residents in lobbying for the Skylink Express to call at both communities.

The Education Secretary, Justine Greening, has announced an extra £1.3 billion boost to core schools funding.

Our young people deserve the best possible start in life. That’s why we are investing £65 million in technical education -  £15 million to ensure we have the colleges and teachers needed to deliver the new T-Levels, and £50 million from April 2018 to fund high quality work placements.

This Conservative Government is taking the big decisions on Britain’s transport future. We are investing £6.1 billion in road improvements, which will better link people with their jobs, friends and family.

Prime Minister Theresa May said:
A Confidence and Supply Agreement has been made between the Conservative & Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist Party.