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This annual event reflects the long history of unity our nations have enjoyed. I look forward to positive and progressive cooperation with the new democratically-elected government over the years ahead.

Which means in the real world, it takes a German worker 4 days to produce what we make in 5; which means, in turn, that too many British workers work longer hours for lower pay than their counterparts.

£68.2 billion this year; falling to £59 billion next year; £46.5 billion in 2018-19; then £21.9 billion; £20.7 billion, and finally £17.2 billion in 2021-22.

And in doing so, to build an economy that works for everyone…and where every corner of this United Kingdom is part of our national success.

A section of the route, known locally as Lindal dip – at the junction with Green Lane east of the village - frequently floods in heavy rain. During last December’s storms temporary traffic lights had to be deployed several times to help drivers pass the flooded carriageway.