East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has today spoken in a debate which will set the parliament’s priorities for a forthcoming Single Market Act which aims to complete the single market and create more jobs and growth. Miss McClarkin – who has helped to shape proposals for amendments to the act and priorities in the …Continue Reading
Emma McClarkin MEP speaks out about violence against women
5th April, 2011East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin yesterday welcomed an EU report on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, as a report on the subject was debated in the European Parliament. The report asks Member States to consider implementing policies and initiatives to combat violence against women and care for victims of violence. In doing this it …Continue Reading
UK government’s opt-in to trafficking directive welcomed by East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin
24th March, 2011East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has today welcomed the UK government’s decision to opt-in to an EU directive aimed at combating human trafficking after the UK government was able to successfully negotiate significant changes that will encourage cross-border cooperation without giving other EU countries powers to interfere in our domestic criminal justice matters. The UK …Continue Reading