WORCESTER’S MP says it is a 'huge relief' a Brexit deal was agreed and says the country now needs to make the most of the opportunities coming from leaving the European Union.

The deal was announced on Christmas Eve bringing to a close a saga that lasted more than four years.

Asked if people could be a poorer if a forecast now of a smaller economy does materialise, Mr Walker said: “I think we are a robust economy.

"We have seen in the last year it is not just this trade deal done, we have done a huge number of others.

"With control over our own laws we can be more nimble than the EU in getting those opportunities around the world.

“We are passed the debate on this. I am delighted we have been able to do it with a deal, I have always argued a deal is in our best interests.

"I certainly will be supporting it when it comes to the vote (on Wednesday)."

Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, said: “I have always respected the result of the referendum and supported leaving the European Union with a deal.

"I consistently voted to support the withdrawal agreement and I am pleased that there is now an agreed trade deal in place.

“I know that this news will be particularly welcome for the local farmers, growers and food producers who rely on tariff-free trading arrangements with the continent and this is also positive news for all the businesses who have contacted me in recent months who trade with specific European countries.

“This has been a long and protracted process, but the aim has always been to deliver on the choice of the British people to leave the EU whilst securing the best possible trading arrangements with our closest neighbours.

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“I’m looking forward to seeing the detail on the new arrangements and parliament will need to return to debate and vote on this deal.

"But with a deal in place, I hope we are all able to move forward as a country and build an ambitious plan for strengthening our position on the global stage.”

In the referendum 53.7 per cent of Worcester voters chose to leave the EU, while 46.3 per cent voted to remain, in a result that contributed to the shock leave win in the national poll.