Brexit has pushed up the cost of a typical family holiday in Europe by up to £300, the Liberal Democrats say.

Since the 23rd June the falling value of the pound has seen the Euro exchange rate jump from 70p to currently around 86p. This means that a typical 10 day family holiday to Europe will now cost £1,609 – up from £1,310 before the 23rd June.

“For some families, this will make a holiday abroad unaffordable this year,” Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said.

“This problem is not helped by the failure of Theresa May to say whether she wants Britain to remain in the single market or not.

“I call on her to make clear that she thinks Britain should remain part of the world’s most lucrative market and not tie British industry up in endless red tape when it tries to export.”