DR JAMES Davies brought a bit of 'reality' to the commons when he asked a question about I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs).

The Vale of Clwyd MP asked the question after ITV confirmed it had chosen Gwrych Castle, which overlooks Abergele, as the location for the 20th series of the programme.

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, September 2, Dr Davies said: "One positive among the gloom of the covid pandemic is that this year's I’m a Celebrity will be filmed not in New South Wales, Australia, but in our own North Wales.

"Even if I cannot tempt the Prime Minister to take part in a Welsh-tucker trial, would he commend ITV on its choice of venue and welcome the positive impact that that can have on the regional economy?"

In response, Boris Johnson said: "I thank my honourable friend and he's right to draw attention to the wonderful attractions of North Wales which I know very well myself when I tried to get elected there many years ago - unsuccessfully.

"I congratulate him on his success, and may it be long repeated."

Speaking after PMQs, Dr Davies said: "We have all been through a miserable several months and I and my office have been working around the clock to assist nearly two thousand constituents who have been in touch, seeking help. The news that ‘I’m a Celebrity’ is being filmed locally is a bit of much-needed fun and entertainment, and will bring opportunities to promote the area and encourage the tourism sector.

"I’m a Celebrity is broadcast to millions, so this will certainly put North Wales firmly on the map. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what this part of the world has to offer."

David Jones, MP for Clwyd West - which has Abergele in its constituency - also spoke during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.

He asked the Prime Minister: "Discussions in the joint committee established that under the withdrawal agreement will have the most crucial bearing on the future of trade. Not only between the UK and EU, but also within the UK itself.

"Unless otherwise agreed in that committee, goods passing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be subject to the full rigor of the European customs code and also to the impositions of tariffs.

"That would be quite unacceptable. So will my right honourable friend do whatever it takes to ensure that it does not happen?"

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