LORD Rose, head of the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union, may think that higher wages for low-skilled workers is "not necessarily a good thing", but many would disagree.

It is because of mass uncontrolled immigration from EU countries that wages have been pushed down to the minimum, leaving many British families struggling to survive.

They would be delighted to have their wages increased, especially if they no longer had to rely on tax credits and decide whether to heat or eat.

I am afraid that Lord Rose's comments throw into sharp relief the great divide between the very wealthy elite and the rest of the country, who count the days to payday – not sitting in their parlour counting out the money.

Having plenty of cheap unskilled and low-skilled workers from wherever in the globe obviously suits big business.

But it does not suit the rest of us, who just want a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.

Only by leaving the European Union can we take back control over our country and give our workers the best possible wages.

Paul Nuttall, Ukip North West MEP and deputy party leader