The EU provides vital workers’ rights for people across Britain, including guaranteed paid leave, maternity and parental leave, and equal treatment for part-time and agency workers.
Britain currently sets the development agenda of the EU, the world's largest aid donor. EU aid has given millions of people access to clean water, healthcare and education.
EU action to tackle corporate tax avoidance and evasion could benefit the UK economy by billions of pounds every year. The government must ensure that large firms pay their fair share of tax.
Gender equality is recognised as a fundamental right in EU law - as a member of the EU the rights of working women have been strengthened in a range of areas.