East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin yesterday welcomed an EU report on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, as a report on the subject was debated in the European Parliament. The report asks Member States to consider implementing policies and initiatives to combat violence against women and care for victims of violence. In doing this it …Continue Reading
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UK government’s opt-in to trafficking directive welcomed by East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin
24th March, 2011East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has today welcomed the UK government’s decision to opt-in to an EU directive aimed at combating human trafficking after the UK government was able to successfully negotiate significant changes that will encourage cross-border cooperation without giving other EU countries powers to interfere in our domestic criminal justice matters. The UK …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP speaks at Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards
24th March, 2011East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin yesterday spoke to young people from Lincolnshire Secondary Schools at the Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards. Emma was invited to give the keynote speech at the event, held at the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme Campus. During the course of her speech, Emma praised the business acumen of the young entrepreneurs present …Continue Reading