Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, visits Melksham

LOCAL MP Michelle  Donelan hosted a visit from the Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, in his first visit to Melksham where he had lunch with the local Conservative Association. 

The MP’s office said, “A visit by the Foreign Secretary is significant at any time of year, but the timing of this visit takes on a special significance as it comes just a day after he assisted the Prime Minister in successfully negotiating a new deal to leave the EU. 

“Michelle has a very good working relationship with the Foreign Secretary and has previously raised a number of concerns and suggestions put forward by constituents with him. Melksham locals took the opportunity to speak to Dominic Raab in person about his work and experiences in one of the top cabinet posts. 

“The Foreign Secretary was particularly impressed with the local enthusiasm for a deal and praised Michelle’s work as an MP to promote her constituent’s views on Brexit and other issues. Michelle was hugely encouraged by the Foreign Secretary’s optimism about Britain’s future partnerships with other nations and made it clear that she wants to focus of our new relationships to be around providing new jobs and opportunities for towns like Melksham.” 

 Michelle Donelan said, “Dominic Raab was very impressed with Melksham town and I was delighted to be able to talk to him about some of the local businesses and projects that rely on good relations with our partners around the world. I know that he shares my view that Britain’s global outlook should be focussed on building relations and partnerships with other countries in the interests of ordinary people up and down the UK, including Wiltshire.

“The event was also a great opportunity for Melksham residents to put their views across to the very top of government. All non-Conservative members are welcome at our events; please do email me to find out more at michelle@michelledonelan.com.”