Thousands of shipping jobs will be created over the next decade, as we continue to invest in shipbuilding in the UK and support the Royal Navy.

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.

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 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.

Bideford is one of fifty towns to be short-listed for the £1 billion Future High Streets Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:

ONS figures show that there are a record number of people in work across the UK – meaning more people than ever have the security of a job.

Official ONS figures show that in the South West, there are 2,847,907 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 353,5941 more people have been able to access the security of a job.