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  Liz Lynne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth Lynne, known as Liz Lynne, (born 22 January 1948) is a British politician, and has been a Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands region for the Liberal Democrats since her election at the 1999 European election.
Lynne was born in Woking and educated at Dorking County Grammar School.
Lynne is the founder and former chair of the Indonesian Co-ordination for the British Section of Amnesty International.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liz_Lynne   (233 words)

  
 Lynne Grundy Memorial Trust
Lynne was born in Kent in 1957, and was a literate child and intelligent and responsive school student in Kent and later at Eynsham, in Oxfordshire.
When Lynne first became ill, we all thought that her illness was the result of overwork and that she would soon recover and return to her rich and vibrant life.
The Trust seemed to Lynne's family to be an ideal way to commemorate and continue her untiring and devoted support of her students, and to keep her name at the heart of the discipline she loved.
www.lynnegrundytrust.org.uk /LynneGrundyTrustAboutUs.html   (438 words)

  
 "Mixed messages " on human trafficking - Liz Lynne (West Midlands Liberal Democrats)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liz Lynne, West Midlands Liberal Democrats MEP and member of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights, today welcomed a new initiative to help victims of human trafficking, but criticised the UK's continued failure to sign up to the Council of Europe Convention on Human Trafficking.
Liz Lynne also expressed concern that this year's World Cup could create a surge in the numbers of women and children being trafficked and forced into prostitution.
Liz Lynne and her Liberal Democrat colleagues have long led the call for tougher laws to deal with the problem of human trafficking, as well as specific measures to help victims.
www.westmidslibdems.org.uk /story.php?id=525   (521 words)

  
 Liz Lynne MEP
Liz Lynne, Lib Dem MEP, today reluctantly did not vote for the EU Third Driving Licence Directive.
Liz Lynne MEP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for employment and social affairs in the European Parliament and President of the Liberal Democrat Disability Association has welcomed the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by the United Nations General Assembly today.
West Midlands region MEP Liz Lynne has welcomed a new report by the NFU on why farming remains a fundamental part of modern Britain but says she is concerned the message may not be getting through to the UK government.
www.lizlynne.org.uk   (794 words)

  
 Liz Lynne backs report to stamp out human trafficking (West Midlands Liberal Democrats)
Liz Lynne, Lib Dem MEP for the West Midlands and member of the Human Rights Subcommittee, called again today for the UK government to sign up to the Council of Europe Convention on Human Trafficking.
Liz Lynne also expressed concern that this year's World Cup could create a surge in the numbers of women and children being trafficked and forced into prostitution and is currently waiting for the European Commission to reply to a written question asking what steps are being taken to avoid this.
Ms Lynne tabled three amendments to the Prets Report through the ALDE Group in the European Parliament, all of which were passed.
www.wmlibdems.org /news/461.html   (544 words)

  
 Liz Lynne - TheBestLinks.com - Liberal Democrats (UK), TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, Member of Parliament, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liz Lynne, Liberal Democrats (UK), TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, Member...
Liz Lynne is a Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands for the Liberal Democrats.
A former actress, Liz Lynne appeared in The Mousetrap.
www.thebestlinks.com /Liz_Lynne.html   (119 words)

  
 Interview with Twistii creator, Liz Havlin - Hair
Liz Havlin is the creator of the Twistii, the simple tool that helps you to create a fast and simple updo.
Lynne: It is great to hear how one woman can develop a device to solve her own hair problem and then to see it turn into a saleable product.
Liz: At the moment, Twistii is only available via salons because those were the distribution channels that I as an individual could procure.
www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art48013.asp   (520 words)

  
 Mike Dixon - Re-writing the way we look at politics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As your newspaper has publicised, Liz Lynne visited the railway station on Friday 9th Aug. as part of her 'Battle Bus' tour of the West Midlands, highlighting disability issues.
Liz was warmly met by a large crowd, whose allegiances were not all Liberal Democrat, but never the less felt the need to put aside differences for the greater good of the community.
I can assure everyone Liz is pursuing this matter at the highest level, and any developments will be instantly passed onto the public at large.
www.mikedixon.libdems.org /press7.htm   (157 words)

  
 Liz Lynne MEP and the Liberal Democrats back landmark policy on forced prostitution and trafficking (Colin Ross)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liz Lynne MEP and the Liberal Democrats back landmark policy on forced prostitution and trafficking
Commenting, Liz Lynne MEP said "Human trafficking and forced prostitution are an abhorrent and depressing problem.
Liz Lynne MEP was the shadow rapporteur for a European Parliament report on Human Trafficking and launched the campaign Business Travellers against Human Trafficking in the European Parliament.
www.colin-ross.org.uk /news/000882.html   (437 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE MUSIC CHOICE Presents Shelby Lynne & Liz Phair in Concert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
GRAMMY® and CMA winner, Shelby Lynne, takes the stage to perform songs from her brand new, self-produced album, "Identity Crisis," which has been called Lynne's best work to date.
Lynne wrote, sang, produced, and played all the guitar parts on this deeply personal, honest album.
Liz Phair performs live at Chicago's Metro, featuring deeply clever and brutally candid songs from her long-awaited self-titled fourth album, and her first with Capitol Records.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=62148   (452 words)

  
 Member States are still not doing enough on Breast Cancer - Lynne (West Midlands Liberal Democrats)
Liz Lynne highlighting the issue of breast cancer at the European Parliament in Strasbourg
West Midlands Liberal Democrats MEP Liz jointly tabled a cross party resolution outlining priorities for breast cancer which was debated by MEPs and Commission officials in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today.
Commenting on the debate and the resolution Liz Lynne MEP said "The life time risk of developing Breast Cancer for women in the EU is 1 in 10 and despite progress, its incidence is only increasing.
westmidslibdems.org.uk /news/000890.html   (692 words)

  
 Liz Lynne MEP Leads Demand for Guantanamo Bay Closure (Liberal Democrat MEPs in the European Parliament)
Liz Lynne MEP Leads Demand for Guantanamo Bay Closure (Liberal Democrat MEPs in the European Parliament)
Liz Lynne MEP Leads Demand for Guantanamo Bay Closure
Liz Lynne MEP today welcomed the European Parliament's all-party decision to support a resolution calling for the immediate closure of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
www.libdemmeps.org.uk /news/000200.html   (393 words)

  
 Liz Lynne MEP News Stories (Bromsgrove Liberal Democrats)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Presenting a key report on the situation of disabled people in the enlarged EU to the European Parliament this morning, Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne has welcomed the Commission's action plan for change but has said a specific disability directive is necessary to ensure discrimination is defeated.
Long-time campaigner for a peaceful resolution in Kashmir, Liz Lynne MEP, has welcomed Tony Blair's appeal to Indian and Pakistan leaders to work together to find a solution but has stressed that the Kashmiris themselves should not be left out of the process.
Voluntary modulation, compensation for animal diseases and 'gold-plating' EU legislation were the issues high on the agenda when a delegation of farmers from Herefordshire's NFU visited county Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne in Brussels.
www.bromsgrovelibdems.org.uk /news/external/2.html   (738 words)

  
 Reply Letter from Ms Liz Lynne MEP: “I applaud your continuing peaceful efforts” | Clearharmony - Falundafa in ...
After the Paris incident, she wrote to Member of European Parliament Ms Liz Lynne to describe the maltreatment she experienced in Paris.
Ms Lynne immediately contacted the French authorities to request that the highest authority of the French police investigates this matter and offers assurance that the similar events will not occur in the future.
At the same time, Ms Lynne replied to Mrs Fullerton and expressed her admiration of Falun Gong practitioners’ peaceful efforts to end the persecution.
www.clearharmony.net /articles/200403/18197.html   (460 words)

  
 Summit for Change in Asthma Management hosted by Liz Lynne (West Midlands Liberal Democrats)
Leading asthma experts, EU policymakers, regulators and patient groups met yesterday and today to discuss asthma management at a Summit for Change in Asthma Management hosted by West Midlands Liberal Democrats MEP Liz Lynne in the European Parliament.
The summit developed a 'Brussels Declaration', outlining the changes that are required at both a regulatory and clinical level to ensure better treatment for all asthma patients in Europe and to discuss ways to tackle the sharp increase in cases across the EU.
Liz said "Every hour at least one person dies of asthma in Western Europe, and more than 6 million Europeans with asthma live in fear that their next attack could kill them.
westmidslibdems.org.uk /news/000884.html   (492 words)

  
 CAGE BEDS: Report finds widespread abuse in Accession Countries (Liz Lynne MEP)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liz addresses a press conference on the "shocking" report.
A report published today calls on future members of the European Union to respect their commitments under international law and prohibit the use of cage beds for people with mental health problems and intellectual disabilities.
Liz Lynne MEP, who today launched the report in the European Parliament, is the author if a draft report on the promotion of a UN Convention for the Rights of Disabled People which calls for tougher international action to safeguard human rights:
www.lizlynne.org.uk /story.php?id=129   (423 words)

  
 Mid Worcestershire Liberal Democrats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne visited the Lido Park on Friday to meet representatives of the SALT campaign by the disused Lido.
Ms Lynne was impressed by the unique salt water Lido, and told the SALT supporters “ Restoring the Lido would be a boost for tourism in Droitwich Spa.
Ms Lynne suggested that funding might be available from the EU if SALT could join with a partner in another country in a similar bid.
www.worcs.com /mwlibdem/press-lizlido.htm   (273 words)

  
 Liz Lynne - Liberal Democrat MEP
LYNNE FUMES AS MEPs LIGHT UP Tough new anti-tobacco rules are to be brought in by the EU, but Coventry and Warwickshire MEP Liz Lynne is calling for a crackdown on smoking in the parliament itself.
Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has pledged to help any government subsidy for the Phoenix Consortium get through red tape in Brussels.
Local Euro MP Liz Lynne led a protest by Liberal Democrats at the Strasbourg Parliament today during a speech by French President Jacques Chirac.
www.cwn.org.uk /politics/meps/liz-lynne/index.html   (162 words)

  
 Liz Lynne: EU votes for safer swimming (Liz Lynne MEP)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The West Midlands' holidaymakers will soon be swimming more safely thanks to a new European directive, local Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne said today.
Previous news story: Breast cancer report cause for concern - Liz Lynne (Wed 18th Jan 2006).
Next news story: Liz Lynne: Ban would help 72,000 West Midlands smokers quit (Wed 25th Jan 2006).
www.lizlynne.org.uk /news/518.html   (355 words)

  
 Liz Lynne backs fight to save foundry (West Midlands Liberal Democrats)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liz Lynne, Liberal Democrat MEP for the West Midlands, today added her voice to the campaign to save a historic Black Country landmark.
Liz Lynne today visited the foundry, and met members of a local action group working to save the site.
Commenting on the foundry, Liz said "This is a magnificent and historic building, in a sad state of disrepair."
www.westmidslibdems.org.uk /story.php?id=493   (293 words)

  
 WEST MIDLANDS COMPANIES OPEN TO INSPECTION (Liz Lynne MEP)
Although some industrial installations in West Midlands are still amongst the highest polluters in Europe the register also reveals that many companies have made huge progress in reducing problems their work might cause.
West Midlands Liberal Democrat Euro-MP Liz Lynne, says the information will allow residents to compare the performance of companies locally with those elsewhere in Europe.
Published and promoted by Liz Lynne MEP, 55 Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LN.
www.lizlynne.libdems.org.uk /news/323.html   (651 words)

  
 Biker Euro-MP Passes Test
The Motorcycle Action Group has sent its congratulations to MEP Liz Lynne on successfully passing her motorcycle test.
Commenting on her pass, Liz said, "The nature of my work as an MEP means I am constantly having to travel between Brussels, Strasbourg and the vast West Midlands region itself.
Liz rode a 125cc machine in the 6th MEP Ride from the European Parliament in Strasbourg in July with MAG and riders groups from across Europe, sharing the experience of biking in pleasant weather in beautiful surroundings as well as the darkness and pouring rain in the mountains above Strasbourg.
www.mag-uk.org /content/pr/archive/22-oct-2002_1.html   (241 words)

  
 Liz Edwards: Lynne Cheney Ashamed of Lesbian Daughter
Elizabeth Edwards is blasting Second Lady Lynne Cheney for objecting to John Kerry calling her daughter "a lesbian" during Wednesday night's presidential debate.
Lynne Cheney has every right to be upset that her daughter was used as a political tool by both Kerry and Edwards.
Anybody who thinks Lynne Cheney won't have a reply to this is OD'd on prozac.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1244871/posts   (1756 words)

  
 language mep visit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
She was invited by year 7 students who competed in a letter writing competition.
Liz talked about her role in politics, the life of a MEP and why it is so important to learn a foreign language.
Liz was very impressed by the new facilities and the orderly and hardworking environment of the school!
www.christopherwhitehead.worcs.sch.uk /lang5.html   (90 words)

  
 EU to broker talks on Kashmir -DAWN - Top Stories; February 9, 2002
Liz Lynne, the West Midlands MEP who is also chairman of the All Party Kashmir Group of MEPs, said: “I am pleased with the many positive commitments Mr Solana has made, which goes much further than Britain, the UN or the Commonwealth have felt to do in recent years.
But I think the EU appears at present to be in the best position to do this,” said Liz Lynne.
Dismissing contention of those who regard UN resolutions on Kashmir as outdated, Lynne said, “the UN resolutions are just as valid now as they ever have been”.
www.dawn.com /2002/02/09/top4.htm   (418 words)

  
 Teachers.Net Meeting - Substitute Teachers
- Lynne, I have to agree with that.
But some expect all papers to be graded and handed back at the end of the day.
- Liz, I keep each paper clipped together in individual piles so the teacher knows what is what and I also can see who turned in their work and who did not.
www.teachers.net /archive/sub011899.html   (2438 words)

  
 NO KIDDING! Phoenix - East Valley Chapter
The new Lynne C. (for whom we must create a proper nickname) recounted the tale of eating live lobster at her dad's home while we grilled Just Steve on his grill girl.
I spoke with Regular Lynne (who, by the way, was celebrating her cageless birthday with us last night) regarding the Laser Tag Event and she's definitely moving forward with that.  Lynne is just working on getting the date locked in.
NJ Liz and Dan thought it was a slumber party. Michele seemed confused without her racket as she searched for the tennis courts!!
www.geocities.com /nokiddingphoenix/events.html   (10617 words)

  
 Liz Lynne MEP re-elected (Birmingham Liberal Democrats)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Liberal Democrat Liz Lynne was yesterday re-elected to the European Parliament for the West Midlands Region.
Liz Lynne said "I am obviously pleased at the result and the fact that we increased our share of the vote when both Labour and the Conservatives have both lost votes and a seats."
Liberal Democrat, Charles Kennedy, commenting on the European election results, said "In yet another set of elections the Liberal Democrats' share of the vote is up while the other main parties are down to unprecedented levels.
www.hodgehill-libdems.org.uk /news/1.html   (350 words)

  
 Liz Lynne MEP news - MEP Fights To Save Post Offices - 3 July 2000
Government proposals to encourage sub post offices to operate as banks will not even begin to cover the losses faced by the network, a Liberal Democrat Euro MP has claimed.
Liz Lynne (LibDem, West Midlands) said the threat to 40 per cent of sub post offices remains, with the prospect of substantial closures, both on inner city street corners and in rural areas.
CWN / Politics / MEPs / Liz Lynne / 3 Jul 00
www.cwn.org.uk /politics/meps/liz-lynne/2000/07/000703-post-office-threat.htm   (296 words)

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