NORTH Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has backed the Prime Minister as she sets out on two years of negotiations with her EU counterparts.

The letter officially triggering Article 50, penned by Theresa May herself, was delivered to Brussels on Wednesday afternoon.

The handover formally launched the process of withdrawing from the European Union.

Justin said: "On Wednesday, Theresa May gave effect to the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom as she leads the Conservative government that is delivering our 'plan for Britain'.

"The plan means a fairer society where success is based on merit, not privilege, a stronger economy where everybody plays by the same rules, a united nation that we a proud to call home, and a global Britain that is outward-looking.

“The Conservatives have a plan to get the right deal for Britain abroad and a better deal for ordinary working people in Swindon too. As the government begins negotiations with our friends in Europe, we will provide as much certainty and clarity as we can at every stage."

The government has launched a website at planforbritain.gov.uk which sets out what are being described as the 12 negotiating objectives for the forthcoming process.

Justin added: "Our 'plan for Britain' will deliver a country that is stronger, fairer and with a truly global outlook.”

Swindon's two MPs were on opposing sides of the Brexit debate, with Justin Tomlinson backing leave and his South Swindon counterpart Robert Buckland arguing passionately for Britain to remain within the EU.

But both have been keen to stress the importance of not re-running the arguments of the campaign as the government looks to unite ahead of the challenging negotiations ahead.

Swindon voted in favour of leaving the EU by 54.7 per cent to 45.3.

But a recent Swindon Advertiser poll suggested that the long period of uncertainty since the vote may be causing hesitation among some former leave backers.

Seven per cent of those asked said they would vote differently if given a second referendum, with remain coming out on top in the main poll.