East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin was at the North Shore Hotel in Skegness on Monday, hosting a Coastal Conference about the future of Lincolnshire’s coastal heritage. Speakers at the 4 hour conference included Boston and Skegness MP Mark Simmonds, Lincolnshire County Council leader Cllr Martin Hill OBE, and Environment Agency Area Manager Andy Baxendale. …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin condemns ‘silly’ EU blanket speed limits
28th September, 2011East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has condemned moves by Brussels to create a blanket speed limit below 20mph across all residential areas. The local MEP said the proposal was another example of Europe trying to dictate to Britain on issues that should be decided locally. The plan for a blanket 30 kilometre per hour …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP condemns schools propaganda plan
28th September, 2011East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has today spoken out against a European Commission plan which she fears will lead to schoolchildren being force-fed pro-Brussels propaganda. The Conservative MEP said the proposals, contained in a report to the European Parliament, could lead to pupils having compulsory lessons in how to be good Europeans and receiving a …Continue Reading
Derbyshire Politicians Take Part in Charity Abseil
14th September, 2011Just weeks after completing a 30 mile Hike for charity, East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin and High Peak MP Andrew Bingham faced a challenge of a different kind last weekend, taking part in a charity abseil in aid of New Mills Volunteer Centre. The abseil was organised by Abseiling Derbyshire, and was held at Millers …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP backs measures to create a wave of new female entrepreneurs.
13th September, 2011East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has today backed a report by fellow Conservative MEP Marina Yannakoudakis, aiming to create a wave of new female entrepreneurs. Miss McClarkin strongly agrees that unleashing the potential of female entrepreneurship will not only mean greater opportunity for women but could play a big part in reviving the economy. …Continue Reading