East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has cautiously welcomed the extension of Artists resale rights allowing living artists to receive a share of the resale value of their work. Miss McClarkin was speaking after the vote in the European Parliament on the issue: “The parliament has supported that it is fair to allow living artists …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has this week welcomed a ruling by the European Commission that a proposed UK support scheme for investing in rural and remote broadband is in line with state aid rules. The decision follows lobbying by Conservative MEPs – including Miss McClarkin – and UK Culture Secretary Maria Miller. It …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has this week spoken in support of co-operation between EU countries when taking action to protect children online. Miss McClarkin was speaking after the vote in the European Parliament on the issue: “Child protection online is something I am passionate about. The internet age has brought us many opportunities …Continue Reading

From today it is possible for MEPs to sign a Written Declaration on Domestic Fire Safety, which has been submitted to the European Parliament by East Midlands Conservative MEP, Emma McClarkin. Miss McClarkin is a co-author of the Declaration, which urges member states and the European Commission to take measures to help reduce the number …Continue Reading