East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has today commented on Ed Miliband’s speech which ruled out the likelihood of Labour offering an in/out referendum on Europe. She said: “Today Ed Miliband has made it clear just what Labour are – the other Party of In. “Both Labour and the Lib Dems now say they will …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP shows support for residents’ campaign
12th March, 2014Emma McClarkin MEP, the Conservative Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands, recently showed her support for the campaign to keep the Groby Agency branch of Santander Bank open by signing the campaign petition. Miss McClarkin visited Groby to meet customers, local businesses and local councillors who organised the petition against the closure. …Continue Reading
Ski instructors: Emma McClarkin MEP calls on Commission to intervene
26th February, 2014Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin will hold an urgent meeting with EU Single Market Commissioner Michel Barnier later today to ask him to intervene in the cases of seven British ski instructors who have been arrested in the French Alps for allegedly working without official approval. The East Midlands MEP, an expert on cross-border recognition of …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP calls on residents to wear a purple crocus in support of Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign
24th February, 2014Emma McClarkin MEP, the Conservative Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands, is this week urging people across the region to support Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign by wearing a purple fabric crocus purchased from them. Miss McClarkin spoke after purchasing a crocus herself, and Rotary are hoping that the flower will become …Continue Reading
East Midlands MEP welcomes photo competition winner to Brussels
19th February, 2014East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin recently welcomed the winner of her photo competition to Brussels. Derbyshire resident Martin Hollingworth won the competition, which was held last summer, with his photo of the sun setting over the Trig Point at the top of Mam Tor, near Castleton. The entries were judged by Miss McClarkin, who …Continue Reading