AN MP in Worcestershire has attacked the European Union - calling it "too big, too bossy" and saying county voters do not want it to integrate further.

Nigel Huddleston has told the Prime Minister he should resist any signs of an "ever closer union" with the EU, telling him Worcestershire people do not support it.

During a debate in the House of Commons the MP also urged David Cameron to stick to his current tactics.

It is the first time Mr Huddleston, who represents Mid-Worcestershire and was elected last May, has made his concerns about Europe so stringently clear.

The PM has now caved in to considerable pressure by announcing Government ministers will be free to campaign how they like once the crunch referendum is called.

A number of cabinet ministers are thought to favour an 'out' vote, with Mr Cameron expected to call for Britain to remain in the EU - but defeat would almost certainly cost him his premiership.

MPs have taken part in a debate on the European Union, where Mr Huddleston said there was "nothing progressive or noble" about closer integration.

He said: "Does the Prime Minister agree that there is nothing progressive or noble about handing over more and more powers to unelected, unaccountable overseas bodies?

"And does he agree with my constituents that moving away from the principle of ever-closer union is important because it sets out a clear direction of intent?"

Mr Cameron said: "(Mr Huddleston) is right.

"That is why, as I have said, Britain’s engagement on Europe is not half-hearted.

"When it comes to the single market, we are its greatest champions.

"When it comes to wanting to sign deals with the fastest-growing parts of the world, we are the ones making the argument.

"However we have never believed in ever-closer union or a political superstate, that's not what we want."

Mr Huddleston also says a lot of residents have contacted him about Europe since he was elected, who are very sceptical about the EU project.

After the Commons debate, he said: "Many constituents have contacted me about Europe and many are concerned about the general direction of the union.

"I believe that currently the EU is heading in a direction we never signed up to - it's too big, too bossy and too interfering."

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called for a "more progressive and cohesive Europe", amid doubts Mr Cameron can get the reform he wants.

An in/out referendum will be held before the end of 2017 but it could even take place last this year.

Mr Cameron was pushed into suspending the so-called 'collective responsibility' of his Government after fears ministers would consider resigning unless he did so.

Some newspapers have suggested the leader of the Commons, Chris Grayling, was prepared to quit over the issue.

Other Worcestershire MPs like Robin Walker and Harriett Baldwin have backed the PM's current approach.

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