Congratulations to Glenys Kinnock on being appointed Minister for Europe. It’s an inspired choice by Gordon Brown and a great one for British MEPs. As an ex-MEP Glenys knows and understands the European Union. She is also an accomplished media performer and will be able to answer tricky questions on Euorpe from a wealth of experience not, sadly, in evidence since another ex-MEP Joyce Quinn was Europe Minister when I first entered the European Parliament nine years ago.
Glenys has also spent her entire political career doing her very best for the developing world. As an MEP she was Chairwoman of the Influential African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Committee which dealt with relations with developing countries. Glenys therefore understands international issues and has worked directly on some of the most intractable problems of our time.
For me, Glenys Kinnock’s appointment was a ray of sunshine in what was otherwise a grey, but not thunderstorm weather, day. Glenys, all the very best. I know British MEPs will see you in Brussels very soon.
~Glenys kinnock’s voting record has consistently opposed any auditing of the accounts of the MEP’s, and her record of signing in and then going home is well known. Please explain why this earns your unmitigated praise?
David Ganz, I wonder whether you are aware that all Labour MEPs have their general expenditure and staffing accounts audited? Since this included Glenys Kinnock, I am at a loss to know why you think she has opposed all auditing of MEPs’ accounts. Also I am amazed that you are so well acquainted with Glenys Kinnock’s movements that you are able to comment so knowledgeably on her signing in habits.
A very informative piece but I would like to know whether Glenys Kinnock has read the whole of the EU Constitution/Lisbon Treaty.
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