Emma McClarkin MEP has today congratulated Theresa May on becoming the country’s second female Prime Minister, and has welcomed the first appointments to her cabinet. Miss McClarkin said: “I want to congratulate Theresa May on becoming our new Prime Minister. She is both a formidable and competent leader, and I have every confidence in that …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin, Conservative MEP for the East Midlands, has reacted to the result of the British EU Referendum
24th June, 2016Emma said: “A new day has dawned for the British people. The destiny of our great country is in our hands. Britain will now be a freer, more democratic and prosperous country. Our future today is bright. Having campaigned for a Leave vote, I am naturally absolutely delighted that, against all the odds, the force …Continue Reading
Britvic welcomes East Midlands MEP to their Lutterworth distribution centre
17th June, 2016Britvic welcomes East Midlands MEP to their Lutterworth distribution centre East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has today visited the Britvic distribution centre in Lutterworth, as part of her interest in regional food and drink. Founded in the mid-19th Century, Britvic is now the largest supplier of branded still soft drinks in Britain, and owns brands …Continue Reading
MEP McClarkin calls amendment to Queen’s Speech “unnecessary”
24th May, 2016This week the UK parliament will vote on the Queen’s speech, the mandate for the next parliament and a speech which has been approved by a majority in parliament every year for almost a century. However, a recent amendment to the speech has been tabled to demand an explicit, specific, and unnecessary, exemption for the …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP welcomes new Commonwealth group in Brussels
19th April, 2016Emma McClarkin MEP, Chairman Of the Commonwealth Forum in Brussels, has this week welcomed it becoming an official branch of Royal Commonwealth Society. The Royal Commonwealth Society was founded in 1868, and is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. The Royal Commonwealth …Continue Reading