North Cornwall MP Scott Mann has resigned from his position at the Treasury over Brexit.

The Conservative MP, who was a parliamentary private secretary (PPS), said it was “with great sadness” that he was resigning from the post.

Writing to the Prime Minister to announce his resignation Mr Mann said that he considered Theresa May’s plan to be a “watered down Brexit”.

His letter states: “Over the coming days, weeks and months I fear that elements of the Brexit white paper will inevitably put me in direct conflict with the views expressed by a large section of my constituents. I am not prepared to compromise their wishes to deliver a watered down Brexit.

“The residents of North Cornwall made it very clear that they wish to have control over our fishery, our agricultural policy, our money, our laws and our borders. I will evaluate those core principles against the Brexit white paper and ensure that I vote in line with their wishes.

“It has been a pleasure to serve as a parliamentary private secretary in transport and then the treasury. I wish to thank you for that opportunity.”