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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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Euro MP secures crucial deal to end Bankers' Bonus Culture
Vice Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, Euro MP Arlene McCarthy has secured a crucial first reading deal on new laws to end the risk taking culture in...
- Mobile Phone Ruling Good News for Consumers
 Labour MEPs have welcomed a European court ruling that has today (Tuesday) rejected attempts by major mobile phone operators to challenge an EU cap on the cost of using...
- New EU rules to end rip off car repairs
 New rules adopted by the European Commission today will put the consumer in the driving seat, giving them more choice and better prices when getting their cars fixed. Local...
- Arlene says review of law required
 Responding to the tragic events in Cumbria yesterday, Local Euro MP and campaigner on European Gun Reform Arlene McCarthy said: “I am shocked and saddened for the families of...
- Arlene backs Ed Miliband MP for Leader of the Labour Party
"I am backing Ed Miliband MP for Leader of the Labour Party. Out campaigning with him I like how he talks commonsense and has the common touch with people...
- Ministers must act now to boost access to life saving organ transplants
Labour Euro MPs are calling on EU governments to act quickly to agree new rules to boost access to life-saving organ transplants. The call comes after the European Parliament...
- European Ban on Dodgy Meat Glue
Local Labour Euro MP and Consumer Champion, Arlene McCarthy has this week voted in the European Parliament to ban glue used by the food industry to stick scraps of meat...
- Euro MP backs Merseyside fire safety campaigns
Merseyside Euro MP and Consumer Campaigner, Arlene McCarthy will on Friday 19th March be joining forces with Merseyside Fire Service to show how local fire safety actions are driving...
- “Only British meat should be labelled as British”
 In a vote today (Tuesday) on EU-wide food labelling laws, the European Parliament's committee on Public Health supported a mandatory requirement for companies to tell consumers where the animals...
- Manchester throws a Global Dinner Party
 Arlene McCarthy MEP, Baroness Glenys Kinnock and Lucy Powell PPC will tonight host a special Global Dinner Party in aid of the White Ribbon Alliance. Arlene McCarthy MEP said:...
- A band of Merry (Wo)men sign up to support the Robin Hood Tax
 Baroness Glenys Kinnock, Arlene McCarthy MEP and Lucy Powell PPC pledged their support for the Robin Hood Tax in Manchester on Friday 12th March. Manchester Euro MP and...
- Tories condemned for opposing tax on reckless financial speculation
The European Parliament voted today [Wednesday 10 March] for urgent action on a global tax on financial transactions, which would raise money from speculative trading by banks. The Parliamentary motion...
- EU to help small firms beat recession with £1,000 cut in red tape
 EU to help small firms beat recession with £1,000 cut in red tape The European Parliament has voted today (Wednesday 10 March) by an overwhelming margin to exempt very...
- FC United make it to Europe!
 Manchester Labour Euro MP, Arlene McCarthy today (Tuesday 23 February) welcomed representatives from FC United to a special football supporter’s event in the European Parliament. Arlene said: “I have...
- Hear Citizens' Health and Environment Concerns - Not Tobacco Industry
Vice Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Consumer champion, Euro MP Arlene McCarthy, today (24 February) joined the Smokefree Partnership and Cancer Research UK in calling for...
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