Liberal Democrats at their 2014 Spring Conference passed the policy motion, In Europe, In Work, a policy motion outlining why Liberal Democrats want Britain to stay in the European Union.

Millions of British jobs are linked to our trade with the EU and as the party of IN Liberal Democrats are fighting to protect these jobs.

Liberal Democrats are fighting for safer communities by ensuring our police force has access to key EU crime fighting tools, to help catch criminals who cross the borders.

By working with other EU countries, Liberal Democrats are helping to create a greener future, tackle climate change and create green jobs.

Liberal Democrats are committed to giving the people of Britain their say in a full in/out referendum, in the event of proposals for any further significant transfer of powers from the UK to the EU.

Liberal Democrats will campaign for an “in” vote because it is in Britain’s national interest to remain in the EU.

Commenting, Liberal Democrat President Tim Farron said:

“The Liberal Democrats believe that being in Europe, means being in work.  We are working to defend millions of British jobs, create millions more and put thousands of pounds back in people’s pockets.

“We are making it easier for British companies to export their goods and slashing red tape for small businesses. While the Tories and UKIP squabble and Labour sit on the side-lines, it falls to us to make the case for being in Europe.

“In the European elections the Liberal Democrats are the party of ‘in’ – In Europe, In Work.”

Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat parliamentary party’s committee on international affairs and MP for Cheltenham Martin Horwood added:

“I’m delighted that the Liberal Democrats have today sent an unapologetic message to UKIP and the anti-European wing of the Conservative Party: that we are the party that wants Britain in work and in Europe.

“We want more cooperation, not less, to build prosperity, fight cross-border crime and protect the environment.”