East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has today pledged to fight the EU’s efforts to raise its own taxation. The Conservative MEP made the pledge as the commission published proposals for the next seven-year EU budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework. Alongside these proposals the commission has also published options for new EU ‘Own Resources’, …Continue Reading

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has reacted angrily today at the news that the EU Commission is set to increase its 7 year budget by up to £14 billion. The planned increase, which could be an inflation-busting 12.5%, would mean hard-pressed families in the UK having to pay more at a time when they …Continue Reading

Today marks the deadline in the European Parliament for MEPs to submit amendments for the proposed 2012 Culture budget. Along with many of her colleagues, Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin is taking a tough line on spending. Currently, the budget for the Culture Committee is over two billion euros. Several MEPs have been calling for an …Continue Reading

Conservative MEP for the East Midlands, Emma McClarkin, visited the Lincolnshire Show yesterday (Wednesday), on the first day of the two-day event. Conservative MEP for the East Midlands, Emma McClarkin, visited the Lincolnshire Show yesterday (Wednesday), on the first day of the two-day event. Emma supported the show with a European Conservative stand (ECR Group) …Continue Reading

The European Commission yesterday announced a Green Paper on modernising and simplifying the recognition of professional qualifications around the EU. The announcement comes after Commissioner Barnier cited enhanced professional mobility as a key target in the Single Market Act earlier this year. Currently, many EU citizens, who are legally established in their home Member State, …Continue Reading