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Caroline Pidgeon: 'It would be insane' to leave EU

Caroline Pidgeon: 'It would be insane' to leave EU. Credit: PA

Mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon has said it would be "insane" to leave the EU, responding to news that Britain will vote on a referendum on June 23.

With London the number one business and financial centre in Europe.

It would be insane to leave and would cost tens of thousands of jobs in London alone.

Together the EU has created the world's largest free trade area, delivered peace, and continues to give the Londoners the opportunity to live, work and travel freely.

History shows that London - and Britain - is better when it is united with Europe

– Lib Dem Mayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon h

The Liberal Democrat candidate said she will make the case for Britain to stay in the EU.

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