WARRINGTON South MP Faisal Rashid says he has ‘no option’ but to vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal this evening, Tuesday.

The Labour politician has issued a lengthy statement to outline why he will be voting against the Prime Minister’s deal in the ‘meaningful vote’.

However, Mr Rashid insists he has ‘always accepted and respected’ the result of the 2016 referendum, while working to represent the concerns of his constituents on both sides of the debate.

“This is one of the most important political decisions in a lifetime,” he said.

“This decision will affect not only our generation but also future generations.

“And so it is absolutely essential that we get it right.

“Hundreds of my constituents, who voted both Leave and Remain, have contacted me over the last couple of months to give their opinions on the deal.

“It is clear that people from across Warrington South are deeply divided on what our future partnership with the EU should look like.

“I have, however, carefully considered the points raised by all of my constituents and I am grateful for this feedback.

“The deal that has been presented to us is not one that anyone voted for – regardless of whether they voted to Leave or Remain.”

Voting in the House of Commons is set to start at around 7pm.

And Mr Rashid insists Labour will work across Parliament to block a no-deal Brexit if the Prime Minister’s deal is voted down.

He added:  “From the correspondence I have received to date and the conversations I have had throughout the constituency, it is also clear to me that most people in Warrington South do not support the Brexit deal that the Prime Minister has put forward.

“As the Member of Parliament for Warrington South, I will do my best to make the right decisions for my constituents and for the country – with the information that is available to me.

“I am absolutely committed to ensuring that the Government achieves the best possible deal for Warrington South and the UK as a whole. One that protects jobs, the economy and rights.

“The Prime Minister has completely lost her grip on this issue.

“I do not believe this deal is in the national interest and, therefore, I have no option but to vote against the Prime Minister’s deal this evening.

“Voting against the Prime Minister’s deal does not mean voting against Brexit.”