CLACTON MP Giles Watling will back Theresa May's Brexit deal if it meets the Conservative Party's manifesto pledges.

MPs from all parties have demanded the Prime Minister shows them the text of the draft Brexit deal.

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Mrs May pledged to show MPs analysis and provide briefings ahead of a meaningful vote in the Commons.

A draft agreement, including technical details of a Northern Irish backstop, has already been shown to cabinet ministers and the Prime Minister.

Mr Watling said: “Given that none of us have read the withdrawal agreement, it is irresponsible to comment on it.

"We have heard that it is a deal that will satisfy our commitments in the 2017 General Election manifesto.

"If that it is the case, it will have my wholehearted support.”

Mrs May said information would be provided after the draft was agreed by Cabinet and before a parliamentary vote, which is expected before Christmas.

She said: "We will ensure information is available to MPs on the withdrawal agreement and the future relationship that is agreed with the EU.

"We will ensure the briefings are available, documents are available and the analysis the Government has previously committed itself to is available, so that when members come to a meaningful vote they will be able to have that information and cast their vote against the background of that information."

Mr Watling said local residents want MPs to get on with delivering "what the majority voted for in the referendum".

He added: "That is what we are doing, and we will not compromise on the decision to leave.

"It appears the Government has now concluded negotiations with the European Union.

"If so, this has delivered a withdrawal agreement only, which covers citizens' rights, a proposed 21-month transition period after the UK's departure on March 29, and details of the so-called £39billion 'divorce bill'.

"This means that discussions about our future relationship are ongoing.

"While in any negotiation there is always give and take, there is no commitment for the UK to remain in the single market or customs union, despite what some of my colleagues may think – even though none of us have actually read the agreement document itself."

Mr Watling added that from his previous discussions with the Prime Minister, he is confident the deal will meets the party's commitments in its General Election manifesto, which he said would include "taking back control of our borders, our laws, and our money, leave the Common Fisheries Policy and Common Agricultural Policy – all whilst protecting jobs, security, and the integrity of our United Kingdom".

He added: "Yes, the Government’s proposal is a compromise. So, while it may not be 100 per cent of what we all want straight away - no deal could ever achieve that - it is a start and is far better than no deal at all.

"However, should I find that there to have been any more concessions to the EU, I will have to reconsider my position."