UKIP backs M5S euro referendum request

(ANSA) - Rome, October 13 - United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage on Monday threw his weight behind a request for a referendum on leaving the euro made by his European Parliament ally, Beppe Grillo's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S).
    "I'm happy that Beppe Grillo and his activists have asked for a public consultation on this issue of vital importance," said Farage.
    "The euro has been an economic and social disaster for Italians.
    "Let the people have their say, let them have the right to defend their future".