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- 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 received overwhelming backing, by 536 votes to 80, but was opposed by British Conservative Euro MPs. Labour Euro MP Arlene McCarthy, the Vice President of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, who was one of the initiators of the motion said: "The time has come for action to ensure the financial sector pays its way in the wake of the crisis. "There is now a growing momentum for some form...
- 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 small firms, known as micro-entities, from EU law on accounting standards, reducing the burden of red tape and helping them beat the recession. Vice President of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and small business champion Arlene McCarthy MEP said: “as our small firms struggle to overcome the crisis we are determined to help them by cutting red tape. "It is vitally important that EU law does not over-burden 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 been talking to FC United about the key work they are doing in engaging young people in Manchester and in planning for a local stadium. “Tonight's event shows that it is not just the big premier league clubs that are working with the local community, we need to encourage and support their activities. "The event will enable them to make links with other supporters groups and clubs across the EU's...
- 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 the EU to keep health and the environment at the heart of health policy, following a controversial report on tobacco industry lobbying. Arlene McCarthy MEP said: “The Smokefree Partnership and Cancer Research UK have raised legitimate concerns about the level of influence the tobacco lobby is having on EU policy. "It is my job as a legislator to ensure that the health and environmental concerns of citizens are heard as...
- People’s History Museums get European backing!
Manchester’s Labour Euro MP, Arlene McCarthy today welcomed the re-opening of the People’s History Museum. Arlene said: “I am delighted the Leader of my Parliamentary Group, German Euro MP, Martin Schulz is back in Manchester to join in the celebrations for the opening of the People’s History Museum. In November 2008 The Socialist Group in the European Parliament held its key annual meeting in Manchester and during that visit Arlene showed the Leader of the group around the City. Arlene added: “I invited Martin for a tour of the museum on his last visit to Manchester and he was very...
- Labour Euro MPs demand action on speculator tax
The European Parliament will vote tomorrow [Wednesday 10 March] on a resolution calling for urgent action on a tax on financial transactions. Euro MP Arlene McCarthy, the Vice President of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee who was one of the initiators and co-drafters of the resolution said: "The time has come for radical action to ensure the financial sector pays its way in the wake of the crisis." "There is gathering momentum behind a global levy on banks to help society recover the costs of bailing out the financial sector and following Gordon Brown's initiative at the G20, discussion...
- White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood - Fundraising Dinner
 I am sure you are aware of the White Ribbon Alliance For Safe Motherhood, an international coalition of individuals and organizations formed to promote increased public awareness of the need to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for all women and newborns in developing, as well as, developed countries. Each year more than half a million women die as a direct result of pregnancy and childbirth - the equivalent of three full jumbo jets of women dying every day. Behind the statistics lie lost lives, lost opportunities and lost loves. The White Ribbon Alliance has asked women across the UK...
- Calls for Action over Goldman Sachs' Greek Debt Cover-up
Following revelations concerning Goldman Sachs' role in concealing Greek Government debt levels the Vice President of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, Arlene McCarthy MEP, called on Commissioner Rehn to come to the Committee to account for and explain the crisis and what action the commission intend to take to stop banks assisting European governments in hiding public debt. Arlene said: "it appears that Goldman Sachs have colluded with past Greek governments to reduce the appearance of Greece's debt for short term gain, while in reality making it worse than ever. These deals have increased costs for Greek...
- Cameron's Euro MPs vote against plans to tackle tax dodgers and target tax havens
In a vote in the European Parliament today (Wednesday 10th February), British Conservatives voted against proposals supporting the automatic exchange of information to crack down on those seeking to hide their money from the tax authorities. Vice Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee, Arlene McCarthy MEP, said: "Tory Euro MPs' actions make a mockery of George Osborne's pledge at Tory Party Conference "to target tax evasion and offshore tax havens". We should judge the Tory Party by their actions not by their words. Weakening proposals which seek to crack down on tax dodgers using tax havens shows they are not...
- Everyday must be Safer Internet Day
 “Everyday must be Safer Internet Day” says Local Labour Euro MP TOMORROW Tuesday 9th February is Safer Internet Day. Over 50 countries in Europe and the rest of the world will be taking part in activities to make internet usage safer for children and young people. Local Euro MP and Internet Safety campaigner Arlene said: “I have introduced new laws at European level to protect our children and young people online. But raising awareness about how to be safe on the internet is also key to protecting young people online.” “In Britain we are taking this issue very seriously,...
- Almunia backs Euro MP Arlene McCarthy in warning bailed-out banks not to use taxpayers' money for bonuses
Competition Commissioner-designate, Joaquín Almunia, was asked to use his powers to ensure taxpayers never again have to bail out the financial sector by Euro MP Arlene McCarthy, the Vice President of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, today (Tuesday 12 January). The European Parliament committee held a three hour "hearing" today for the new Commissioner-designate. Arlene McCarthy said: "The public are furious that bankers intend to pay themselves billions of Euros in bonuses from profits made on the back of massive taxpayer support given to rescue the banking system." "Mr Almunia has given a commitment that he will...
- Euro MP urges Commissioner Barnier to get tough on Europe’s bankers
Vice Chair of the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, Arlene McCarthy MEP, ahead of Wednesdays Commissioner’s Hearings, is calling for Europe’s financial services Commissioner Michel Barnier to lead for Europe internationally to ensure a radical overhaul of the banking bonus culture. Arlene is also urging the Commissioner to back tough and robust rules for banks to hold more capital to avoid a future financial crisis. Arlene McCarthy MEP who is in charge of the Parliament’s new law on bankers’ bonuses and capital requirements said: “Banks excessive high risk activities brought the world’s financial system to the brink of...
- Boost for Blacon’s green energy ambitions
 Chester Euro MP Arlene McCarthy has welcomed Blacon’s selection as one of only 10 communities for the first phase of the Low Carbon Communities Challenge. In May Arlene McCarthy MEP and The Secretary of State for the Environment and Climate Change, Ed Milliband received a presentation on the innovative work of Blacon Community Trust and Arlene has since been supporting Sustainable Blacon Ltd with their applications for funding said: “This is a fantastic topical project that is turning the challenge of tackling climate change into a positive for the Blacon community. I will continue to work with them to...
- Labour Euro MPs call for EU support for Cumbrian flood victims
Arlene McCarthy MEP and Brian Simpson MEP are stepping up their action to get urgent support for flood victims. Today Arlene condemned North West BNP MEP Nick Griffin, and UKIP MEP Paul Nuttall for denying the effect that climate change is having in Cumbria and in so doing failing to represent the people of Cumbria. Arlene said: “With 300 millimetres of rain falling in 24 hours, 16 bridges out of action, 25 roads closed and people left stranded and homeless and with more rain predicted climate change is wreaking havoc in Cumbria.” “Brian and I are focusing on getting real...
- In the hot seat at Our Lady’s RC High School
Manchester Labour Euro MP, Arlene McCarthy is to be quizzed by students at Our Lady's High School (Blackley) tomorrow (Thursday 19th November). Arlene said: "An important part of my job as a Euro MP is meeting with young people and listening to their views on Europe. " "As a members of the European Union young people have the right to study, work and travel anywhere in the EU to look forward to. I want to make sure they know about these opportunities from an early age." Arlene added: "Many of the laws we are working on in Europe are particularly...
- EU Crackdown on Rogue Ringtones
 Consumer Champion, Arlene McCarthy MEP today hailed a Europe-wide crackdown on rogue ringtone websites that have been breaking the law and ripping off consumers. Arlene said: "Young people and children are being conned by these website into downloading ringtones they believe are free, but then they find a nasty surprise in their phone bill." "These types of practices are not just unfair; they are banned by law in the EU, in particular when they are targeted at vulnerable people such as children." "It is shocking that the investigation into the ringtone market revealed that over half...
- Arlene Condemns Hotel Industry for Scrapping Safety Plan
 Speaking at the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (16-22 November) Euro MP and consumer champion Arlene McCarthy condemned the European hotel industry association (HOTREC) for scrapping plans for a European hotel safety charter. Arlene said: "holidaymakers and business travellers booking hotels and resorts across Europe have no idea how safe their accommodation is. Deaths from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning continue in hotels across Europe year in, year out. "Consumers want guaranteed standards put in place. For the last 23 years we have had an EU recommendation, but most countries have not put it into practice. The industry...
- Letter from Europe
Manchester played host last month to the Conservative Party’s first national conference in the city in 100 years. Over 12 million pounds of European funding have been invested in Manchester Central (GMEX) to help make Manchester a world class conference venue. Compare this to the lack of investment and support for regional cities during the last Tory government. It seems the Tories still have a lot to learn about the success and economic potential of Manchester. London Mayor Boris Johnson told conference delegates and the media: "if you want to stimulate the Manchester economy, invest in London" In my...
- Be “alarmed” by deadly Carbon Monoxide risk
Local Labour Euro MP, Arlene McCarthy has urged residents to protect themselves against the deadly threat of Carbon Monoxide poisoning this winter. Research shows that some 20 million households in the UK are putting themselves at risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning by not taking the necessary safety precautions. Arlene, who campaigns on consumer issues in the European Parliament and has been leading a campaign in Europe on hotel safety said: “As an MEP, I have spoken to fire officers and people campaigning for improvements in hotel safety standards. Some of the stories they have told me are truly shocking,...
- Statement on the GM decision to keep ownership of Vauxhall
Ellesmere Port Euro MP Arlene McCarthy today welcomed GM motors' decision to keep its European car manufacturing division, including the Vauxhall brand based in the UK. Arlene said "Thousands of local jobs around Ellesmere Port depend on the Vauxhall site and as the local Euro MP I have worked hard to defend these jobs. "The Vauxhall plants are lean and efficient operations and their workers cannot be sacrificed in the interests of other EU countries. I have repeatedly made clear in the European Parliament that attempts by the German Government to arrange a sale to Magna must not be allowed...
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