MEPs Steven Woolfe and Mike Hookem have been reported to French police over their altercation at the European Parliament which plunged crisis-hit Ukip into further turmoil.

An Independent MEP said the Minister for Agriculture should access special EU funds to help farmers affected by the fodder crisis.

GENETICALLY modified crops should be used to offset rising animal feed costs in the EU, thereby reducing consumer prices and easing pressure on struggling pig farmers, says MEP Jim Higgins.

The North West MEP, Dana Rosemary Scallon, has said the EU constitution must not be ratified unless it is further negotiated.