GWENT'S MPs have said they will back Theresa May's plans around leaving the European Union when it comes up for a vote in Parliament.

On Tuesday as part of her speech outlining the way forward for the process of the UK leaving the EU Theresa May said MPs and Peers would get a vote

And Gwent's MPs, of which only one, Monmouth's David Davies, does not represent Labour, have said they will follow the wishes of Welsh voters and back plans to leave the EU.

Pro-Europe Newport West MP Paul Flynn said it was inevitable Parliament would back plans to leave the EU, but said: "All it does is start the process.

"The vital votes will be in about a year or two when we will know the effects of Brexit on jobs and prosperity in Newport," he said.

"I will vote then in the best interests of my constituents."

And Mr Davies, the only Conservative MP in Gwent and one of the strongest voices in the Welsh Leave campaign, said he was "definitely voting with the PM".

Newport East's Jessica Morden said she would respect the result of last June's referendum.

"The priority will be to ensure we press the government for detail of its plans and play our part in scrutinising closely to ensure the best result for Newport East, especially protecting jobs, workers rights and infrastructure funding," she said.

Blaenau Gwent's Nick Smith said, while he would vote in favour of triggering Article 50, which begins the process of the UK leaving the EU, he had concerns about the plans outlined by Mrs May earlier this week.

“I want an improved economy for all so I am going to continue to press the government to back transport infrastructure improvements like the South Wales Metro system and Heads of the Valleys road," he said.

“I also want to protect workers’ rights and countries working together with Interpol, police working across borders.

“Furthermore I’ll continue to challenge the government to ensure that we get the best deal for Blaenau Gwent.”

And his Torfaen colleague Nick Thomas-Symonds said the people of the UK, regardless of how they voted, deserve "a coherent and effective strategy from the government".

"The Prime Minister must not put the need to satisfy her backbenchers above that of the national interest," he said.

"A central priority for me is the protection of the jobs we have in Torfaen that are reliant on our trade with other European countries.

"I will always respect the outcome of the vote on June 23 2016 and will be playing my full part in Parliament to scrutinise the government on the important issue of Brexit, which has such enormous ramifications for the future of our country."

Islwyn MP Chris Evans said getting the best possible deal for the UK was was "of the utmost importance".

"I look forward to debating the issues in the coming months," he said.

"But my position remains clear, I will be voting for Britain to exit the EU."