AN MEP is backing a campaign to support East Lancashire’s Mountain Rescue teams.

Teams who patrol the area’s moorlands and rural areas are campaigning for VAT exemption on their equipment.

North West MEP Chris Davies says he is backing teams such as Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue by promoting a UK wide petition.

He said: “I believe that the work our volunteer Mountain Rescue teams do should be supported by the Government. Exempting Mountain Rescue from VAT would make sure that the donations given by the public all go towards preserving and enhancing this life saving service.”