AN MP will be voting for the UK to remain in the European Union in order to “keep the peace”.

Catherine West, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, said she will campaign to remain in the EU after Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Saturday an in/out referendum will take place on June 23.

Ms West said: “I support the campaign to stay in the EU and am one of the political champions for the ‘Britain Stronger in Europe’ campaign.

“Anyone who has visited the battlefields of Europe and seen the graves of those who died in the First and Second World Wars will know that we must never return to a time where we are at war with our neighbours. The EU has helped keep the peace in Europe for decades.

“At a time when there is so much instability around the world I’ll be voting ‘yes’ first and foremost because I want to be part of a group of nations committed to peace, security and democracy.”

Ms West added she believes staying part of the union will be crucial for protecting the rights of workers and ensuring people are treated fairly in the workplace.

“Being part of Europe has brought Britain jobs, growth and provided important protections for workers, consumers and the environment,” she said.

“It was Labour that made sure that Britain’s EU membership gave British workers’ rights to minimum paid leave, rights for agency workers, paid maternity and paternity leave, equal pay, anti-discrimination laws and protection for the workforce when companies change ownership.”

She also thinks Britain also needs Europe in order thrive with trade and not lose a voice in key economic decisions.

Ms West said: “Staying in the EU also means we are round the top table as decisions are made that affect us.

“The EU is the largest single market in the world and almost half our exports go to EU countries – worth £227 billion last year to the UK economy.

“Whilst the Tory Party fight amongst themselves, Labour will be making the positive case for membership of EU at every opportunity.”

The deal unveiled by the prime minister has caused unrest between the Conservatives, as more than 100 MPs want to leave the EU, including London’s mayor Boris Johnson.