Why Britain needs self government

OUT of the EU, the UK would have more influence in the world. We would be better off. We would regain control of our borders, our spending and our taxes.

The "leave" campaign believes in the British people's ability to govern ourselves. The 21st century needs networks of countries, companies and individuals looking out to the world, collaborating and trading with the regions of greatest growth and energy, as well as those nearer to home.

An independent UK, with a voice and vote in more world bodies, would have more friends and allies. Britain is a member of Nato, the permanent grouping of the UN security council, and the "five eyes" intelligence group (with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand). In future, the UK should be a full member of the world climate talks and the world standards bodies.