The triggering of Article 50 gives us an historic opportunity to redefine our place in the world. Before the referendum I argued on this website that in leaving the EU we can become “an increasingly agile, pro-business country, leading the world in innovation and technology while remaining a political and moral power”.

Nadhim Zahawi chaired the Stratford Traffic Summit on 9 February at Stratford Arts House where the consultation on the Transport Strategy was launched.

The position of Speaker of the House of Commons is perhaps the most prestigious role in the Palace of Westminster, and by extension, in legislatures throughout the world.

I am delighted that our Prime Minister will, at the end of this week, become the first world leader to meet with President Trump since his inauguration.

It has been something of an odd week. Some of you reading this column will have noticed that I was in the news, as I found myself one of those who were affected by Donald Trump’s travel ban.