Today the European Parliament voted on, and passed, legislation that will level the playing field in terms of protection for holidaymakers whether they buy a package holiday from a travel agency or online, from one company or from a variety. In 2013, 183 million citizens visited an online travel website, with 23% of the holiday …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has highlighted the hidden cost of ending mobile roaming and how it disarms parents online, potentially posing a threat to online child safety. Today the European Parliament voted on a package to end roaming charges, improving the portability of telecommunications in Europe. However, in this package were measures to heighten …Continue Reading
Conservative MEP for the East Midlands, Emma McClarkin, has this week signed a Written Declaration calling for new measures to tackle bullying. The declaration calls on The European Council to encourage Member States to undertake appropriate actions and measures, in an effort to reduce bullying across Europe. It will be forwarded, along with the name …Continue Reading
Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin praised local engineering firm JJ Churchill Ltd today, during a visit to hear about how European legislation affects their business. Founded on Christmas Day in 1937, the company relocated to Market Bosworth in 1941, where it has been ever since. The firm has a highly-skilled workforce of approx. 130 employees, and …Continue Reading
Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin today drew together various stakeholders to seek clarity, understanding and support for Bison farmers in Leicestershire and across the UK. In March of this year Ms McClarkin met with the EU Commission and successfully achieved a change in regulation for Bison farmers with regards to TB testing. Much more needs to …Continue Reading