Each year, East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin nominates and promotes a charity that makes a difference to the lives of people in the region with her Christmas card. This year Emma is recognising and supporting the invaluable and important work of SSAFA, the armed forces charity. She was photographed with veterans from Northamptonshire who are …Continue Reading
Archive for 2016
MEP hears tragic tales of smuggled pups
12th December, 2016Emma McClarkin MEP visits Dogs Trust Loughborough East Midlands MEP, Emma McClarkin, has had a behind the scenes tour of Dogs Trust Loughborough to find out about the plight of smuggled puppies. Dogs Trust is the founding member of the EU Dog & Cat Alliance which now has more than 65 member organisations from across …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP visits Royal Crown Derby
2nd December, 2016This week, East Midlands Conservative MEP, Emma McClarkin, took a special tour of Royal Crown Derby, one of the last remaining fine bone china creators that still manufactures its products 100% in England. Miss McClarkin was given an insight into the production lines of this historic and unique institution of British manufacturing and was eager …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP visits Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough
17th November, 2016East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin visited Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough on Wednesday to speak to a group of sixth formers about their future career prospects and share her own career experiences. Miss McClarkin was recently appointed as the Academy’s Ambassador to help promote and support the school and its pupils. She said: “Sir …Continue Reading
Time to give illegal wildlife trafficking the Red Light!
14th November, 2016The world we live in is experiencing an unprecedented surge in the illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products in both volume and value. Recent statistics reveal that over the past ten years rhino poaching increased by 7000% just in South Africa alone, while illicit ivory trade in general has doubled since 2007. From a …Continue Reading