NEW Bolton North-East MP Mark Logan has won a promise from the government that it will consider an annual Brexit celebration.
The Conservatitve backbencher, ask ed Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union Steve Barclay :''What plans the government has to mark the UK leaving the EU on January 31? Will you consider the idea of commemorating this day of real constitutional importance by having an anniversary on the date every year?"
Mr Barclay told him: "You bring an important suggestion.
"It is all part of marking this significant moment in our national history."
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