Conservative chaos and confusion is to blame for the stalled Brexit talks, with the government’s refusal to give guarantees on citizens’ rights and the future of Northern Ireland, Labour MEPs warned as the European Parliament voted today on a resolution that says further progress is still need to take negotiations… read more →
Last February, the European Commission presented a review of the 2010 security of gas supply regulation, on which I acted as shadow rapporteur for the European Parliament’s S&D group. Security of gas supply is an important but often ignored issue. From when we wake up in the morning, turn on… read more →
Labour MEPs have urged the European Commission to exert the strongest possible pressure on national governments to ensure air passenger rights are fully enforced following the Ryanair flight cancellation crisis, which has affected 700,000 journeys. MEPs will grill the Commission today on the thousands of cancelled flights and the enforcement… read more →
Speaking at the EPLP fringe event looking at the “View from Europe” of Brexit, Labour’s sister parties in the EU have warned the UK government against a Brexit deal that undermines workers’ rights, citizens’ rights and environmental standards – and attacked Tory ministers’ rhetoric and attitude in the negotiations. Brendan… read more →
We are still no nearer to knowing the long-term EU-UK relationship, and it is still unclear how the negotiations will proceed, Labour MEPs warned following the prime minister’s key Brexit speech in Florence today. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, said: “The real test of this speech… read more →
Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, told the Labour Party Conference today: “Conference, this is my final speech as Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament. Next week I will be retiring as an MEP. And while I must sadly, inevitably, talk about Brexit, perhaps you can indulge… read more →
Labour MEPs have led calls in the European Parliament for action to ratchet up the pressure on Myanmar to immediately cease its deadly assaults on the Rohingya. MEPs voted today for a resolution condemning the attacks on the Rohingya in Rakhine state which calls for an immediate cessation of the… read more →
Strong EU regulations on fire safety must be immediately implemented in the UK and not watered down after Brexit, Labour MEPs warned as the European Commission gave evidence to MEPs this week on fire safety in buildings. Catherine Stihler MEP, vice-chair of the European Parliament internal market and consumer protection… read more →
*Last week the fantastic Emily Hobbs joined #TeamTG for a week of work experience. Here are her thoughts on the European Parliament, Brexit and more. When I arrived in Brussels on Monday for a week’s work experience with my MEP Theresa Griffin I had no idea what to expect; in… read more →
Next week in Strasbourg S&D Euro MPs will take the lead in the fight to secure a majority on an ambitious proposal to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities. The European Parliament will debate and vote on a set of rules to improve access to a wide range of products… read more →