South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay is celebrating after his campaign for a special Brexit 50p received the support of the Government.

The Chatham-born MP put the idea to ministers in April and it is set to be made reality after the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, agreed to a special Brexit 50p coin in the Budget today.

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Mr Mackinlay is now keen to see the coin made available in Spring 2019.

“The 50p coin has long been the coin of choice to mark important dates in our history," he said.

“Such coins were produced on our accession to the European Economic Community, the UK's Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the completion of the Single European Market, and even one for the 100th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter."

“The truly vast number of previous commemorative 50p coins cover many landmark events, some quite surprising, and so a coin that marks the UK’s exit from the EU is very appropriate.

“I am grateful to the Exchequer Secretary, Mr Jenrick, for the keen interest he has taken in this matter and to the Chancellor for giving the idea final approval.”