Labour MEPs have been re-elected as chairs of the European Parliament civil liberties and international development committees this week, at the midpoint of the current parliamentary term, when all positions are up for election. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, said: “Labour MEPs will continue to work… read more →
Responding to Theresa May’s Brexit speech today, Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, said: “So now we know: Theresa May has given up on the Single Market before negotiations have even begun, whatever the cost – the cost in jobs, the cost in trade, the cost to… read more →
Labour MEPs will vote tomorrow against the compulsory opening up of railway contracts across Europe to private sector operators as the new laws do not provide protection for rail workers’ terms and conditions when services are contracted out and also do not ensure good staffing standards on privately-run services. Despite… read more →
Britain must stay in the Internal Energy Market to benefit from the EU’s new Clean Energy Package, Labour MEPs have warned. The package, presented to the European Parliament by the Commission today, outlines plans to increase the use of renewable energy, revamp the energy market for consumers and make buildings… read more →
Monday, December 12th marks the celebration of National Postal Workers Day. I am proud to highlight the vital role played in communities across the UK by Postmen and Women who collect, sort and deliver the People’s Post – the universal service obligation that guarantees deliveries to 29 million UK addresses… read more →
McDonalds yesterday announced plans to switch its non-US tax base to the UK in a move that could become an early warning sign of the UK becoming an offshore tax haven from the EU post-Brexit, Labour MEPs have warned. The European Commission is currently investigating the tax practices of McDonalds… read more →
Labour MEPs have said today’s decision by the European Commission to begin infringement proceedings against seven countries – including the UK – over the dieselgate scandal shows that the best way to ensure British-made cars are clean is for Britain to continue to apply EU vehicle emissions legislation and uphold… read more →
The European Commission has announced the re-introduction of a VAT threshold for e-commerce businesses operating across the EU. The new threshold has been set at €10,000 (£8,400), 90% lower than the UK’s £83,000 (€99,000) threshold. A new VAT system, levied on where customers rather than suppliers are based, was introduced… read more →
The European Commission today vowed to investigate the flexible working conditions at McDonald’s restaurants throughout the EU, following a successful petition from British trade unions, backed by Labour MEPs. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, said: “Theresa May says workers’ rights are safe with her and will… read more →
MEPs and representatives of national parliaments met today to discuss the framework of EU internal security policies and the democratic oversight and scrutiny of Europol’s activities – something British parliamentarians will no longer be involved in after Brexit, Labour MEPs have warned. UK MPs and peers, including Yvette Cooper –… read more →
