Today at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport questions, I asked how we could increase competition for Broadband when a number of my constituents are stuck with one provider.

Usually I write my columns on the basis of a local issue, or how a national issue connects to our local community, but this month I want to address the critical national issue of leaving the European Union.

This afternoon, I held one of my regular surgeries, this week at the Constituency Office in Bradley Stoke.

If I can help with anything, call 01454 617783 or email jack.lopresti.mp@parliament.uk to make an appointment.

Thank you to the Avon and Somerset Police in Patchway for taking me on one of their patrols in our area.

It was very interesting and highlighted the great work the Police do in our area to keep us and our streets safe.

During a debate on Principles of Democracy, I asked Owen Paterson MP if he shares with me the frustration and anger that I hear every day in my constituency. We asked voters for their opinion, and they gave it to us.

He agreed and said that we just need to get on with it.

Yesterday I asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the UK's position would be if the US were forced into military action as a result of further Iranian acts of war.

Good to visit The Mall at Cribbs Causeway today to meet the management team again, to hear more about the current retail climate, and their great plans for the future; especially as they look towards Christmas.

Attended the Gipsy Patch Lane Stakeholder Liaison Group this morning at Little Stoke Community Hall, for an update on progress on this essential transport project.

Interesting to hear the contractor, Alun Griffiths, commitment to deliver their side of this huge project on time.

Pleased to meet Michael Mew from Filton with MBDA representatives at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event.

I've agreed to visit MBDA Filton again soon.

I visited the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event 2019 today to see many of the world-renowned companies from our area exhibiting.

Great to meet with several local employees and had interesting discussions about projects such as Tempest.