IT WAS a very interesting evening at Kit Malthouse’s EU debate and congratulations must go to him and the Vote Leave group for making it happen.

The standout speaker for me was Daniel Hannan, who with almost 16 years behind the scenes experience of the EU institutions seems to be the only credible source of the real EU aims and policies.

Dr Gerard Lyons balanced nicely the economic doom and gloom provided by the CBI representative Andy Bagnall.

However, the one person who probably converted to the “Leave” cause any doubters in the auditorium was arch “remain” campaigner and current Solicitor General in HM Government Robert Buckland.

This fiery politician, having made one of the government’s more outlandish Brexit comments, heard gasps of disbelief from the audience and commenced to harangue them in the manner of his former gladiatorial barrister profession, while demanding their “respect”, which obviously attracted more vocal expressions of displeasure from the audience.

Nick Bayes, Dove Close, Andover FREEDOM of movement, like other freedoms, should be celebrated.

EU rules allowing free movement are overwhelmingly positive and an important reason for people to vote to Remain on June 23.

EU membership enables students to study in Europe, Brits to seek employment in 27 other EU countries, mixed nationality couples to meet and share their lives, and Brits to retire abroad. More than one million ex-pat Brits are currently enjoying these rights. Every year more than 10,000 UK students attend European universities and this experience is shown to improve their long-term job prospects.

EU citizens living here enrich our lives. Research shows that workers from the EU make an important net contribution to our economy. They are less likely to claim benefits or to use the NHS and other public services than people born in Britain.

The Green Party is grateful to these carers, doctors, nurses, teachers, builders and other workers who opt to leave their homes and families to work here. Our lives our already deeply intertwined with our European neighbours and we wouldn’t want it any other way. The UK is economically and culturally richer in the EU and it is vital we Remain.

Keith Taylor, Green Party MEP for the South East