Liberal Democrat Euro MPs "Batting for Britain" as Billions cut from Brussels Budget and Youth Jobs Boosted

Last Tuesday the British contingent of Liberal Democrat Euro MPs joined with its allies in the European Parliament to approve the 2014-2020 EU Budget. They voted through a package which included funding for major infrastructure projects, as well as billions of pounds for apprenticeships and training to help tackle youth unemployment. At the same time the package represented a £30 billion overall budget reduction.

All in all, this balanced package of measures which boosts youth employment within an overall cut of £30 billion shows how effective the Liberal Democrats can be in winning better terms for the UK.

As part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats, the third largest grouping of MEPs with support across 20 member states, Liberal Democrats participate fully in the arguments and negotiations on behalf of Britain. However, David Cameron's Conservatives are isolated within a far smaller grouping with just three other small parties - 2 Polish and one Czech - support from only 3 member states.