2 July 2009
Conservative Euro-MP Robert Sturdy has criticised China for its export restrictions on a number of key raw materials which could force businesses in the EU which rely on them to suffer financially or even close down.
Mr Sturdy, who has played a key role in international trade talks and has co-chaired the WTO Committee, [...]
Robert welcomes return of bendy cucumbers(0)
MEP Robert Sturdy has welcomed the return of misshapen fruit and veg to our stores from today when the EU finally lifts its ban on wonky fruit and veg.
It means that 26 types of fruit and veg, including bendy cucumbers and nobbly carrots, can be stocked again after their ban following the introduction of EU-wide [...]
Robert Sturdy urges UK govt not to hit disabled people with scooter tax(0)
Euro MP Robert Sturdy has urged the UK’s representative at the EU’s Customs Committee to oppose plans to retain a 10 per cent import duty on mobility scooters when it votes on this issue tomorrow.
Protesters against the European Commission’s proposals include the world famous Cambridge based physicist Professor Stephen Hawking, who described the levy as [...]
Robert Sturdy urges young people to support the environment(0)
Euro MP Robert Sturdy is urging young people to take part in a European environmental campaign which encourages them to plant tree seedlings.
Under the “Click a Tree” campaign, free seedlings will be sent to the first 5,000 people aged 14-29 who apply at the website: http://clickatree.europa.eu
It is an initiative from the European Commission in the [...]
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