With the EU referendum taking place on June 23, we asked two young people to outline opposing views on UK's relationship with the EU. Here, Charlotte Wilson puts forward the case for voting to remain in the EU.

Let's start with business, it's undeniable that we have an advantageous position in the EU. London is a key city for world finance and therefore the concept of having access to easier trade with the continent boosts London's economic status. 50pc of UK trade is with the EU.

If we left the EU, the price of imports would go up and we would find many supermarket products more expensive. Since Britain joined the EU in 1973, we have witnessed one of the biggest growths of GDP per person amongst the member states, which is good news for being better off.

Unemployment is always a big issue for politicians, but it would certainly increase if the UK left the EU. Nearly 5 million jobs in the UK are said to be linked to the EU. Some companies have factories here but would relocate abroad if we voted out in June.

Not only that, but the job opportunities for students are amazing in the EU. There are many apprenticeships and placements within the continent for British students to experience due to free movement.

The freedom of movement policy is one of heated debate. There are noticeable waves of immigration to the UK from the EU, concentrated in different areas around the country.

But let's also consider emigration. There are many opportunities to live and work abroad in the EU and leaving the EU may not guarantee that the millions of Britons who live abroad have a home.

Finally, after the atrocities of war in the first half of the 20th century, the EU has sought to end such conflict. In part they've done this through solid trade deals. United through the distribution of goods, and of course money, the Union provides a safety net which a country like Canada needed seven years to secure.

But also just discussing and debating issues together has stopped us from fighting one another. The EU helps maintain peace in Europe.

All of these reasons make for the argument for Britain being stronger in Europe.

Charlotte Wilson, 18, King's Lynn