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Griffin fails again to represent his constituent’s interests 7th July 2010 Griffin fails again to represent his constituent’s interests In a debate in the European Parliament today on Iceland's bid to join the European Union, Nick Griffin was more intent on making divisive and racist remarks than defending the real interests of his constituents. Local Euro MP Arlene McCarthy MEP said: “I and other colleagues were debating the real issues over Iceland's EU membership bid, like getting the Icelandic government to repay billions in compensation to UK taxpayers, who have had to help out individuals and businesses that lost money when Iceland's Icesave bank collapsed. The Icelandic banking...
Banks must put North West businesses and families before bonuses says local Euro MP 7th July 2010 Banks must put North West businesses and families before bonuses says local Euro-MP North West Euro MP Arlene McCarthy has called for banks to boost lending to businesses and families in the region after she won backing for new EU rules to crack down on bankers' bonuses. Arlene McCarthy, the Euro MP who drafted and negotiated the final bank bonus law, said: "Local companies are struggling to get the credit they need to maintain and grow their business, yet last year British banks paid an extra 10 billion pounds to themselves in bonuses - money that could...
New rights for boat, bus and coach passengers Labour MEPs have backed proposals to give passengers on scheduled boat, bus and coach journeys the right to compensation if they face major delays. The new rules will also grant passengers who are disabled or have reduced mobility with important rights, in terms of access to public transport services and the right to free assistance. The rights being proposed are similar to those already in operation in the airline industry. They will include compensation for people who face significant delays or cancellations when taking ferries or long distant coach services. Local Labour Euro MP and Consumer Rights Champion, Arlene McCarthy...
New EU mobile phone roaming charge cuts come into force New rules concerning the cost of connecting to the internet with your mobile phone when in another EU country will come into force tomorrow (Thursday 1st July), in time for the summer break. Euro MP and Consumer Champion, Arlene McCarthy who steered the law through the European Parliament when she was Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee said: “Mobile phone companies were given ample opportunity to act on the cost of using phones in another EU country. In the end it has taken EU action on every issue – calling, texting and now data roaming - to bring prices...
Euro MP Urges Parliament to End Bankers' Discredited Bonus Culture The European Parliament in Strasbourg will this week vote on a crucial first reading deal on new laws to end the risk taking culture in banking that led to the global economic crisis. The deal negotiated by Vice Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, Euro MP Arlene McCarthy was reached in a series of talks between the European Parliament, Council and Commission. It will mean that new laws on bankers' bonuses will be implemented for the upcoming bonus season. Speaking in the debate in Strasbourg TODAY (Tuesday 6 July) Arlene McCarthy said: “We have a duty as legislators...
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New rules concerning the cost of connecting to the internet with your mobile phone when in another EU country will come into force tomorrow (Thursday 1st July), in time for the summer break. Euro MP and Consumer Champion, Arlene McCarthy who steered the law through the European Parliament when she was Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee said: “Mobile phone companies were given ample opportunity to act on the cost of using phones in another EU country. In the end it has taken EU action on every issue – calling, texting and now data roaming - to bring prices...
