For every £1 we put into the EU, we get almost £10 back through increased trade investment, jobs, growth and lower prices - Office for Budget Responsibility and Confederation of British Industry
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said it is "shocking" that DEFRA minister Liz Truss MP visited local farmers today, without addressing the fact that many of them still haven't received the farm payments administered by her department.
The EU is also an environment union The EU was established for economic reasons but has evolved into an environment union. Threats like air pollution, climate change and habitat loss mean the UK and its neighbours have used the EU to agree over 100 new laws to protect people and the environment. These cover everything from reducing the risk of industrial chemical accidents to protecting rare birds. The EU now has the biggest programme of environmental legislation in the world.
This is the reply to an email from Liberal Democrat Cllr David Faulkner asking questions of the responsible Cabinet Member relating to refuse collection, which we publish in full because so many people have been complaining to us about this essential front line service.
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron joined with volunteers from the local Liberal Democrat party to hold a street stall on Saturday to promote the 'Remain' campaign for the European Referendum.
British airlines have unlawfully pocketed nearly £300m in taxes paid by passengers who have cancelled or missed their flights, barristers say, as they prepare to take legal action to help millions of passengers get their money back.