Robert Sturdy

Conservative MEP – UK Eastern Region.

Archive for June, 2012

Robert Sturdy praises Pfizer scientific research during Neusentis site visit in Cambridge.(0)

Cambridge, 28th June 2012 - Robert Sturdy, MEP for the East of England, recently had the opportunity to see first hand the ground breaking research that is being undertaken in and around Cambridge by the Pfizer Neusentis site. Robert was shown how the scientists at the Neusentis site are leading research into stem cells and the advancment [...]

Robert Visits Shepreth Wildlife Park(0)

Cambridge, 28th June 2012 – Robert Sturdy, Conservative MEP for the East of England, made a visit to the animals and keepers at Shepreth Wildlife Park to see the conservation centre in South Cambridgeshire. Mr Sturdy was guided through the grounds of the Wildlife Park while discussing the various conservation projects Shepreth is involved with. Curator, [...]

Conservative International Trade Spokesman Hails EU Trade Charge.(0)

Brussels, 27th June 2012  – Yesterday, three major trade announcements were hailed by the European Commission in Brussels.   First to come of the press was the announcement that the EU had signed an ambitious and comprehensive Trade Agreement with Colombia and Peru. Once the agreement is fully implemented, it has been estimated that this [...]

Sturdy welcomes report lifting lid on protectionism(0)

Brussels, 7th June 2012 – Senior Conservative MEP Robert Sturdy today welcomed an EU report highlighting rampant protectionism and restrictive practice across the globe. Mr Sturdy, Conservative spokesman on international trade, called for renewed efforts to bring down barriers to commerce. He was responding to a report which identified a staggering increase in protectionism around [...]

East of England MEP pushes Agricultural Commissioner on Sugar Reform(0)

Robert Sturdy, MEP for the East of England, has written to Commissioner Ciolos to urge him to avoid the shambles of the previous EU Sugar Regime reform. In the letter Mr. Sturdy wrote of the significance of the sugar beet industry to the East of England: “My constituency in the East of England is traditionally [...]