East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has this week given her support to the English Rugby Union team in advance of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. The Rugby World Cup starts tomorrow (9th Sept) and runs until the 23rd October, with 20 Nations be competing at 13 venues across New Zealand. England won …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP hosts Olympic visit for European politicians
5th September, 2011East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin hosted a delegation of eight Members of the European Parliament to London last week to showcase British sport and to visit the Olympic venues. The delegation consisted of members of the Culture, Education and Sport Committee in the Parliament and contained MEPs from Belgium, Spain, France, Finland and Denmark. …Continue Reading
Project Umubano
2nd September, 2011Since 2007, Conservative MPs and staff have been giving up their summers to take part in Project Umubano, our Social Action initiative in Rwanda and Sierra Leone. It continues to grow and expand, and this year over 120 volunteers flew out to help in vital areas like medicine, education, business and community development. You can …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP to showcase British sport for European politicians
30th August, 2011East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin will host a delegation of Members of the European Parliament in London this week to showcase British sport. The delegation will meet with Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport, visit the Olympic venues and see projects developed by the Lawn Tennis Association, Rugby Football Union and the Premier League. The …Continue Reading
East Midlands Politicians Complete ‘High Peak Hike’
23rd August, 2011Emma McClarkin MEP and Andrew Bingham MP have completed their latest ‘High Peak Hike’, which this year is in aid of Help for Heroes. The Conservative duo spent three days last week walking from Melandra Castle in Gamesley, across Roman roads to the Roman fort at Brough, and then down to Buxton for the finish. …Continue Reading