21 Mar 2010
National News
Progress in campaign to help victims of human trafficking
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution co-tabled by West Midlands Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne calling for more specialist support for the victims of human trafficking gangs, including dedicated accommodation.
21 Mar 2010
Lib Dem victory in campaign to stop horse cruelty
Liz Lynne MEP for the West Midlands has welcomed news that her long campaign to end cruelty suffered by horses being transported long distance for slaughter has been adopted by the European Parliament at Strasbourg.
21 Mar 2010
Chris Davies hails £6bn plan for carbon capture coal power
European governments have agreed to invest up to €6 billion in the development of clean coal technology, the largest programme in the world.
21 Mar 2010
Leaving the nasty party behind
In yet another sign of Cameron's flight from the centre ground, Yorkshire and the Humber MEP Edward McMillan-Scott left the Conservative party for the Liberal Democrats after a long running battle over Britain's future in Europe.
21 Mar 2010
A disgrace to Britain's proud reputation
Many of us will have been acutely embarrassed by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage's televised tirade against EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy.
21 Mar 2010