Details of millions of British air passengers will be given to U.S. intelligence agencies to store for 15 years under move approved by Brussels...

Controversial moves giving European air passenger information to America were approved by MEPs despite warnings over breaches of privacy.

More than 400 MEPs backed the Passenger Name Records (PNR) agreement - but 226 opposed an accord they claim is not in line with EU data protection requirements.

Tory MEP and keen PNR supporter Timothy Kirkhope said the deal ensured information on terrorists and other serious criminals could be passed to the U.S., but under strict conditions.

He said: 'This agreement is a major step forward for the protection of both passengers' data, and their lives.

'We cannot under-estimate the value of PNR data in tracking and apprehending people who want to cause us serious harm. Read More