MEP joins Derbyshire Business Breakfast

Local Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin was the main speaker at a business breakfast meeting at Keystone Lintels in South Derbyshire this morning.

The East Midlands MEP was invited to speak at the event by Heather Wheeler MP, who hosts the regular bi-monthly meetings for local businesses. Emma was keen to listen to local businesses concerns re EU legislation and addressed them on the potential opportunities for them with conclusion of a trade deal with the U.S.

The venue was Keystone Lintels Limited in Swadlincote, who are a leading manufacturer of steel lintels. Founded in 1989, they now have production facilities in Birmingham, Cwmbran and Cookstown. Following the breakfast meeting, the attendees were given a tour of Keystone’s facilities.

Miss McClarkin said:

“It was a pleasure to speak to local businesses this morning, and I want to thank Heather for inviting me along. It’s a great opportunity for local business representatives to get together and network, as well as hearing from a wide range of people.”

Heather Wheeler MP added:

“It was a pleasure to have Emma come and see us in South Derbyshire, to update us on the work she does in the EU and, in particular, on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). It was also an opportunity to show her how successful South Derbyshire and businesses like Keystone Lintels are, and how we are leading the way with growth, investment and jobs.”