Monthly Archives: March 2009
GORDON BROWN
Gordon Brown has been visiting the European Parliament today in advance of the G20 summit. He has had quite a day of it, speaking in the Parliament itself, the Socialist Group and the European Parliamentary Labour Party, amongst, I suspect, some others. … Continue reading
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TORY MEP PROTESTS AT CAMERON’S MOVE TO RIGHT
Further to my post yesterday Christopher Beazley has left the Conservative grouping in the European Parliament to rejoin the European People’s Party. He becomes I think the first British MEP to take the whip from an European political party rather than a British … Continue reading
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08:28 Is it possible for the Tories to get over the Ken Clarke confusion? # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter
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HOW LONG CAN THE DECENT TORIES STAND CAMERON AND HIS NEW FAR RIGHT FRIENDS?
As many readers will know the Tories have recently announced that they will be leaving the EPP (European People’s Party) grouping of mainstream Conservative parties in the European Parliament. It looks like David Cameron is going to form an alternative … Continue reading
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09:52 Clear on Andrew Marr this morning that William Hague doesn’t understand European Parliament # 16:41 How on earth does Jonathon Porritt think we can cut the population of Britain by half? # 19:18 Congratulations to Alastair Campbell on great … Continue reading
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MILLION MUMS CAMPAIGN
Last week I gathered together with other Labour MEPs to promote the White Ribbon Alliance’s “million mums” campaign. The campaign’s aim is to raise a million pounds to help prevent women from dying needlessly in pregnancy and childbirth. I know … Continue reading
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MOST RECENT TWEETS
20:53 Having regular Friday night curry, a great way to end the week # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter
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KURDISH NEW YEAR!
Today is the Kurdish New Year. I send my sincere good wishes to for all the Newroz celebrations occuring throughout this month. I feel sure that, in this coming New Year, those celebrating today will continue to make a significant contribution … Continue reading
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MOST RECENT TWEETS
08:44 Support Patricia Hewitt’s attempt to allow assisted dying abroad and hope she is successful # 17:54 Working on European Parliament report on extending maternity leave to be discussed next week # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter
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CAMBERWELL AND PECKHAM LABOUR PARTY
Last night I was very pleased to talk to Camberwell and Peckham Labour Party. My thanks for the invitation, particularly to Johanna Baxter, CLP Secretary and Chris Brown, the Party Chair. It was a lively meeting discussing many issues about the EU, … Continue reading
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