Monthly Archives: June 2009

HOLIDAY

This is just to say that I am having a short break after the European elections before we go back. Normal service will resume next week when the European Parliament reconvenes in Brussels. Needless to say I will not be … Continue reading

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EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY LABOUR PARTY AGM

The European Parliamentary Labour Party (EPLP), the Labour MEPs, held our AGM today. Unsurprsingly it was a subdued affair, with all of us feeling the loss of respected colleagues. All credit to Richard Corbett, Glyn Ford and Neena Gill who … Continue reading

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MOST RECENT TWEETS

20:51 In City Hall waiting for Euro election results. Very nerve wracking # 08:07 Commiserations to colleagues who didn’t make it. Better night for Labour in London than elsewhere # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter

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EUROPEAN ELECTION RESULTS

Since elections are the very stuff of democracy it ill behoves politicians to complain about them. However, I am angry that the fascist BNP have gained two seats in the European Parliament ousting my hard working, intellectual heavyweight colleague Richard … Continue reading

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EUROPEAN ELECTIONS RESULT IN LONDON

I am appalled to see the election of a BNP MEP in Yorkshire and the Humber. Even worse, my marvellous colleague Richard Corbett has lost his seat. This overshadows the London result where I am pleased to say the BNP … Continue reading

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AWAITING THE EUROPEAN ELECTION RESULTS

I am in City Hall, London at the Count and I will post results as soon as I have them, sorry to hear of losses for my French and German Socialist colleagues.

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MOST RECENT TWEETS

14:03 Congratulations to Glenys Kinnock, new Europe Minister. Excellent appointment by Gordon Brown tinyurl.com/mbx3h7 # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter

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THE IGNOMINIOUS DEMISE OF CAROLINE FLINT

“Window dressing” indeed was my verdict on ex-Europe Minister and ex-Cabinet hopeful Caroline Flint as I opened today’s newspapers to be confronted by her dIsporting herself on the front pages in poses more suited to Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham or … Continue reading

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GLENYS KINNOCK, MINISTER FOR EUROPE

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 … Continue reading

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GORDON BROWN AND THE EURO CAMPAIGN IN ILFORD

With Loxford Branch Labour Party Secretary Ali Younis Since I didn’t blog yesterday, I am posting these pictures  taken in Ilford on Wednesday, the eve of the Euopean elections.  Sorry Ilford for putting them up late.  My thanks to local MP … Continue reading

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