Commenting on Theresa May becoming prime minister today, Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, said: “The new prime minister urgently needs to reassure the public that she will protect our existing rights and not trade them away to appease her backbenchers in a headlong dash to trigger… read more →
Two weeks after Britain voted to leave the EU, Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, explains the role Labour MEPs will now play… It has been a fortnight of chaos, turmoil and upheaval. These are indeed troubled times and it feels like everything has changed. Yet until… read more →
A new focus has been put on upholding the rights of people with disabilities today when the European Parliament agreed the first review of Europe’s actions since ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD). Richard Howitt MEP, Labour’s European Parliament spokesperson on disability rights, contributed… read more →
Labour MEPs have warned that Britain must continue to enforce EU anti-tax dodging laws in any post-Brexit settlement, following today’s announcement by the European Commission of new measures to enhance transparency in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal. The main proposals include: better connecting anti-money laundering rules with anti-tax… read more →
There are growing doubts over what the alternatives to EU membership might be, with the UK government facing “two unpalatable options” following the referendum vote to leave the European Union. Richard Corbett MEP, Labour’s Deputy Leader in the European Parliament, told MEPs: “There are growing doubts about what the alternative… read more →
Dear all, I wanted to write to you after the result of the EU referendum. The political landscape is changing quickly, however, I wanted to reassure you that I will continue to represent the North West and will work hand in hand with our local government leaders to get the… read more →
The result of the referendum on Britain’s continued membership of the European Union has been declared, with Leave winning at 51.9% of a 72.2% national turnout. Across the North West the results were mixed with towns voting for Leave, whilst Manchester, Liverpool, South Lakeland, Sefton, Stockport, Wirral and Trafford backing… read more →
When the Tories gave up on the north and said it could go into ‘managed decline’ it was the EU that provided a helping hand. The EU has brought unparalleled levels of investment to the North West. Without EU support, the region would have struggled to develop into a vibrant… read more →
Statement from Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, on the tragic death of Jo Cox MP: “We are deeply shocked and saddened at this tragic news. Jo dedicated her life to public service, as an MP, a charity worker and an activist. She is fondly remembered by… read more →
Jobs in the rail supply industry will be at risk and the future of the sector will be threatened if Britain leaves the European Union, Labour MEPs warned today. The European Parliament will vote today on a resolution on the competitiveness of the European rail supply industry which includes calls… read more →