Protesters clash with riot police: Angry farmers set fires outside European Parliament

Farmers descended on Brussels on Thursday (February 1) to press a summit of European Union leaders to do more to help them with taxes, rising costs and cheap imports. Protesters threw eggs at the European Parliament, stones at police, started fires near the building and set off fireworks. Farmers from Italy and Spain joined the protest, with one Spanish farmer saying they wanted to stop the “crazy laws“ of the European Commission. Farmers say they are not being paid enough, are choked by taxes and green rules and face unfair competition from abroad. The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert j