Archive for 2012
Rutland and Melton Conservatives Lunch Event
10th June, 2012European Financial Transaction Tax condemned by Emma McClarkin MEP
24th May, 2012East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has this week condemned a Financial Transaction Tax as bad for the whole of Europe – not just bad for Britain – saying that it was time EU politicians were honest about the harm a tax would bring to Europe’s savers, economy and financial stability. The European Commission wants …Continue Reading
Anti-bullying classes praised by Emma McClarkin MEP
24th May, 2012East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin is today backing an organisation that aims to equip students with skills to deal with bullies and intimidating situations. MAX Conflict Management was founded by Mark Wingfield, who made it his aim to complete free one-hour sessions about how to handle threatening situations for 2012 pupils in the Derby …Continue Reading
East Mids MEP Emma McClarkin supports reduced roaming costs for mobile phone users in EU vote
11th May, 2012The European Parliament yesterday voted through new legislation to make mobile phone calls and roaming data-downloads much cheaper for holidaymakers and business travellers – and the new rules will be in place in time for the summer getaway. MEPs sitting in Brussels voted through a package of measures to tackle the high cost of using …Continue Reading