Myth: There’s no point or need in Wales being part of the European Union. Fact: Quite the opposite, there is a strong case for Wales being part of the EU and we reap many benefits from our membership. The citizens of Wales each now receive £70 more from the EU budget than they pay in, equating to a £120 million surplus. Wales is actually a net recipient to the EU, meaning that it gets back more that it puts in – Wales would never receive the same amount of money from the UK Government as it does from the EU (around £1 bn per year). Without the EU Wales would receive far less money for jobs and growth, the agricultural sector and community regeneration. Jobs Growth Wales – the Welsh Government programme backed by the European Union – is a prime example of how we’re benefiting in Wales from our membership of the EU. The part EU funded scheme has meant that over 8,000 young people have so far been supported into decent work in Wales. Myth: The Europea...