24/05/2016 Northern Ireland EU Referendum Campaign Broadcasts

This is Sam. He's 14 months old.

How you vote in the European Referendum

will shape his future

and the future of everyone in our country.

If we remain in Europe,

there'll be more opportunities for our children

to follow their dreams and make the most out of life,

because being in Europe helps our businesses grow and create jobs,

giving young people the chance to learn a trade, get into work

and get on in life.

People setting up a new business can trade freely

with customers across Europe,

helping them build something of their own

and create jobs for others.

Companies from around the world set up factories and offices here

so they can do business throughout Europe,

meaning more opportunities for Sam and everyone in our country.

And when you're at work,

your rights are protected by EU legislation -

paid holiday and sick leave, equal rights,

maternity and paternity leave,

all secured by EU law.

Being in Europe also means families enjoy lower prices

in our shops and supermarkets.

This saves an average household

£350 a year,

so as Sam grows older,

he'll have more money to put aside for a deposit on a home,

or a car, or a holiday with his family.

Remaining in Europe will keep our economy stronger,

so we can invest more in vital services,

like schools and the NHS.

It means Sam and all of us have the freedom to travel,

study, live and work wherever we want across the EU.

On top of that,

Sam and every child will grow up in a country that leads in the world,

that works with others to tackle the big issues,

like climate change and international terrorism.

But leaving the EU would mean losing all of this.

It's a leap in the dark,

and would leave UK families...

So on June 23rd, vote for more opportunities

and a stronger future for Sam and for everyone you know -

your family, your friends, your children, your grandchildren.

Vote for a stronger, safer and better-off Northern Ireland.