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Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns to attend Brexit events

Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns will meet representatives from a range of sectors in Wales to gather their views on Brexit.

The Welsh Secretary will be in Builth Wells today. Credit: PA

It comes as Prime Minister Theresa May promises to publish her detailed plans for Brexit after facing demands to explain how she'll get what she calls "the best deal for Britain".

Starting in Builth Wells, the Welsh Secretary will meet farmers, farming unions and other representatives from the agriculture sector to seek their views on powers returning from the EU.

In particular the discussion is expected to focus on where decisions might in future be taken at a local level, and the areas in which UK wide frameworks might be desirable.

I am determined to make sure that Wales is in the strongest possible position to benefit from Brexit and these events will help us to understand how the UK Government can deliver the best solution. The people I plan to meet over the coming weeks are in the engine room, helping to keep the Welsh economy growing. By working together I am confident we can make the most of this unique opportunity to build a stronger, fairer Britain that works for everyone.

– Alun Cairns MP, Welsh Secretary