Dear North West Constituent, Labour MEPs take a cautious stance when it comes to EU trade deals. Whilst we recognise that increasing trade flows between the EU and North America could be beneficial to the UK economy, we have also raised concerns regarding some of the proposals made in these… read more →
Today, Theresa Griffin MEP joined Unite General Secretary Len McCluskey to prevent the Tories’ bonfire of workers’ rights. After the Supreme Court ruled that the Government cannot fast-track Article 50 without the support of the UK Parliament, Trade Unions and Labour are fighting to soften the impact of May’s hard-Brexit.… read more →
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 →