This morning, I attended the launch of the Women for Remain booklet. Women make up half the population, but polls have shown that they are less likely than men to vote in this referendum. It is vital that women's voices are heard, as the problems a Leave vote would create would affect women just as much as men. To help women make up their minds on how to vote on 23 June, female ministers from right across the Government have come together to create this collection of essays sharing their personal views of why Britain is stronger, safer, and better off remaining in the EU. Please do give it a read! My article is on page 10 https://issuu.com/…/d…/women_for_remain_issuu_790c4c22c688c3
For those who are thinking about children or grandchildren, voting to remain is the most positive choice. Being a member of the EU offers freedom of movement so staying in the EU means choosing another city in which to live would remain a simple process. If Britain were to leave, not only would this potentially restrict ease of movement, but limit young people’s job opportunities. There is no denying young adults have grown up during a turbulent period for global economics, and are now facing high costs of living in their own country.
For young people, with little disposable income or savings, the financial burden of becoming independent in the UK can be excessive when compared with other parts of the EU community. Berlin, amongst the first European cities to impose a cap on rent last year, is approximately 47% cheaper to live in than London. Barcelona offers a similar difference in price; Budapest would cost 67% less. All of us want our children to have the best opportunities possible, and I think that voting to Remain is the only way to make sure this happens.