Celebrities urge UK to stay in EU

Some 250 celebrities have put their names to a letter urging UK voters to back remaining in the EU in June's referendum. Bill Nighy, Eddie Izzard and Rudimental are among those warning an 'out' vote could threaten Britain's creative success. The letter says: “From the smallest gallery to the biggest blockbuster, many of us have worked on projects that would never have happened without vital EU funding or by collaborating across borders. “Britain is not just stronger in Europe, it is more imaginative and more creative, and our global creative success would be severely weakened by walking away.” The letter was also signed by Keira Knightley, Jude Law, and Trainspotting director, Danny Boyle. Baroness Tessa Jowell's campaigning to stay in the EU and believes it's a persuasive argument.

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