Neath MP Christina Rees closed her office today because of a protest over her Brexit stance.

Ms Rees, the shadow secretary of state for Wales, announced this morning on her Facebook account that her constituency office in Windsor Road would be closed today.

The protest - which started at 1.30pm - was organised by a resident who felt the Labour politician "is going against the wishes of the majority of her constituents who voted to leave the European union, customs union and single market".

Ms Rees has spoken in the Commons about her desire for a no deal to be ruled out.

She has said it would be "disastrous for Wales".

In the most recent indicative votes, Ms Rees voted for a Customs Union, Common Market 2.0 and a second referendum. She abstained on the motion to revoke article 50.

'There needs to be compromise'

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Ms Rees wrote: "Whilst I fully support the right to peaceful protest, I have a duty of care to my staff and constituents planning on visiting my office for casework support - many people may not realise that I have dozens of people visiting my office on a daily basis for such support.

"In addition, I host Citizens Advice surgeries every Monday, and these have also been postponed for today.

"Therefore, in consultation with South Wales Police I have resolved to close the office today, Monday, April 8, as a simple act to manage the risk associated with a gathering of people.

"As is the case for every Member of Parliament whenever the House of Commons is sitting, I shall be in Westminster representing the people of Neath and Wales.

"I appeal to those that wish to join the demonstration to remain peaceful and safe."

A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said the force would always facilitate the right to peaceful protest, while ensuring that disruption to their local communities was kept to a minimum.