The World Trade Organisation (WTO) heard today from the youngest Conservative Member of the European Parliament, Emma McClarkin MEP, as she used the opportunity of addressing the WTO to urge them to engage more with young people and to advocate the many benefits of free trade. Miss McClarkin started by outlining how the world of …Continue Reading
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East Midlands MEP backs legislation to help British Farmers and consumers
11th February, 2015East Midlands MEP, Emma McClarkin, has today voted in favour of putting ‘Country of Origin’ labelling on processed meat. Mandatory Country of Origin labelling means that processed meat products sold throughout the EU will have to be labelled showing the country that it came from. This will result in greater transparency in the food supply …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP co-hosts event calling for FIFA’s President to stand down
23rd January, 2015East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin co-hosted an event in Brussels this week to talk about FIFA reform. The event was hosted by Miss McClarkin, Damian Collins MP, and Belgian MEP Ivo Belet, with the aim of bringing together politicians, and football and business people from around the world who share a common concern about the …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP visits Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership
22nd January, 2015East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin visited Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) recently, at the invite of their Chairman, John Markham. Mr Markham had previously met Miss McClarkin in Brussels, and invited her to visit their headquarters at Enterprise House in Northamptonshire, where she also met with Jo Lappin, the NEP’s Chief Executive. During their meeting, …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP visits 200-year-old Derbyshire pottery manufacturer
20th January, 2015East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin was given a tour around Denby Pottery’s factory last Friday (16 January), during her visit to the Derbyshire-based company. Denby has been making pottery in Derbyshire for over 200 years. Established in 1809, the company prides itself on setting the standards which others aspire to. Currently employing 800 people, …Continue Reading