While I have never been the biggest fan of The Beatles, (I always preferred The Rolling Stones) I have a huge amount of respect for Sir Paul McCartney the musical genius. And after hearing his speech in the European Parliament, I think he should stick to writing songs. Sir Paul’s address was massively over simplified [...]
2 December 2009
ROBERT STURDY TAKES PAUL MCCARTNEY TO TASK OVER HIS MEAT REDUCTION CAMPAIGN
Eating less meat does not mean less climate change, said Eastern Region MEP Robert Sturdy, in response to a “Meat Free Monday” campaign which Sir Paul McCartney is taking to Brussels tomorrow.
Sir Paul’s campaign calls for everyone to avoid eating meat one [...]
Brussels 30 November 2009.
Robert Sturdy hopes Vauxhall jobs in Luton will be saved
Following news that General Motors plans to cut 354 jobs at its Vauxhall plant in Luton, Conservative MEP for the Eastern Region Robert Sturdy said,
“This regrettable news will mean that it will be a Bleak Christmas for some. It is a real shame [...]
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20 November 2009
Eastern Region MEP Robert Sturdy has accused the EU of “a classic fudge” over the appointment of its first president and foreign minister, the two top jobs in Europe.
The Belgian Prime Minister, Herman Van Rompuy, is to be the first president elected by European leaders under the Lisbon Treaty, while Baroness Ashton, [...]
EU trade committee votes against extending shoe duties
Brussels, 19th November 2009 — EU trade commissioner Cathy Ashton must not attempt to overrule today’s vote in an EU trade committee which would cause the price of shoes from China and Vietnam to fall, Robert Sturdy MEP, trade spokesman for the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in [...]
EU SHOE TARIFFS SHOULD BE GIVEN THE BOOT, SAYS MEP ROBERT STURDY
EU countries have been urged to defend retailers and consumers tomorrow when they vote on renewing punitive trade duties on Chinese and Vietnamese shoe imports, according to MEP Robert Sturdy, Conservative international trade spokesman in the European Parliament.
The EU’s anti-dumping committee will decide whether [...]
Robert has sent this letter to the Financial Times regarding Peter Mandelson and EU duties on Asian shoes.
Sir — Peter Mandelson is right to oppose the continuation of EU duties on Asian shoes, but it’s a bit rich coming from the man who succumbed to southern European manufacturers and introduced them in the first place [...]
ROBERT STURDY OBJECTS TO LOSS OF CONSUMER RIGHTS
Eastern Region MEP Robert Sturdy has objected to European Commission plans which would abolish consumers’ rights to a refund for faulty goods, bringing legislation in line with other EU countries.
The EU’s Consumer Rights Directive could ban shops giving refunds in the UK in an attempt to harmonise consumer [...]
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20 October 2009
MEP Robert Sturdy has promised to challenge any attempts to bring back huge EU cash subsidies to the crisis hit dairy sector.
As the European Commission announced £255 million in aid is to be given to European dairy farmers to help the sector cope with the recent slide in milk prices, East [...]
16 October 2009
A damning report from the National Audit Office has once again revealed the blundering of the British government in paying EU subsidies to farmers, said MEP Robert Sturdy.
The report said the administration of the Single Farm Payments scheme did not provide value for money for taxpayers, and accused DEFRA of showing scant [...]
