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Topic: North East England (European Parliament constituency)


  
  European Parliament constituency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In five European Union Member States (Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy and the United Kingdom), the national territory is divided into a number of constituencies for European elections.
The population of constituencies varies widely across the union.
Currently, the German speaking community of Belgium are the most represented in the EU Parliament with one seat for their 71,000 population, while the people of Sardinia and Sicily are the least represented, with only one seat per 943,000 people.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/European_Parliament_constituency   (176 words)

  
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 BBC - Action Network - - A2584497 - What do MEPs do in the European Parliament?
Of these three institutions the parliament is the only one which is directly elected by the citizens of their country, in the form of MEPs.
There are currently 626 members of the European Parliament but, with the recent expansion of the European Union to include 10 new member states, the number of MEPs is being increased to 732 members.
This procedure of approval by the parliament and the council is called ‘co-decision’ and applies to various fields, including the environment, consumer protection, and the free movement of workers.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ican/A2584497   (1328 words)

  
 Future European Union Finances: 7 Mar 2005: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
In the 1980s, tension between the two budgetary authorities within the Community, the European Parliament and the Council, disrupted the annual budgetary procedure, which led to a series of budget crises.
The European Commission is proposing a clear programme for a change that goes against the grain of thinking in Britain and on both sides of the House.
Costs are involved in asylum and border policy—another important issue—but if we are to have public support in the west of the European Union, the people in the west must be satisfied that the same standards of asylum and border control obtain in the east.
www.theyworkforyou.com /debates/?id=2005-03-07.1300.0   (9827 words)

  
 European Parliament Elections 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A Board member of the European Movement, he is a regional organiser for the pro-euro Scotland in Europe campaign and established the vote16 campaign planning to reduce the voting age to 16.
He had served in the European parliament twenty years before, having been elected as MEP for Mid Scotland in Fife by 7,487 votes in 1979 before losing the seat to Labour's Alex Falconer by 27,166 votes in 1984.
He was a North East Fife District Councillor from 1980 to 1996 and was Chairman of the council from 1988 to 1992.
www.alba.org.uk /euro04/euro04cand.html   (2618 words)

  
 Projects:  22nd September 2004 - European Parliament Project: MEPs Replies (UK)
The group I belong to in the European Parliament (Greens/European Free Alliance) is against the ban in general.
This position is based upon the belief in a multicultural European society which holds up the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and which strives to achieve a balance between personal freedom and respect and equality for all.
As a Labour MEP representing the North West of England I welcome the cultural and religious diversity of British society, and I support the right of all people to live in accordance with their religious requirements.
www.prohijab.net /english/projects-MEPs-replies-uk.htm   (4914 words)

  
 newsBlog | Campaign for an English Parliament   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
There is no need for the North East to fall further behind Scotland because we in the CEP are in no doubt that the first actions of the 'raw English nationalists' in an English parliament would be to scrap the Barnett Formula in favour of a formula that distributes money based on social need.
With the North East referendum result in serious doubt, and along with it what little credibility John Prescott has left, CEP members have been turning their creative minds to what jobs Prescott could turn his hand to.
England's historic county system "is in the process of being destroyed" and reforms are needed to preserve a "vital" piece of heritage, Tory Adrian Flook said.
www.thecep.org.uk /news/Main.asp?YearMonth=200410   (7351 words)

  
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The Parliament of the EU is the only one of its institutions subject to direct election by the peoples of Europe.
However, in the 1999 elections for that Parliament, the UK turnout was less than a quarter of those eligible to vote.
To give the North East a more effective in Europe - as a Lib Dem MEP I would be able to speak out on the issues affecting the region and act in the interests of the region, rather than acting first and foremost in the interests of the UK (Labour) government.
www.francismangion.btinternet.co.uk /euro-electionssurvey.htm   (2032 words)

  
 Nigel Farage MEP in the European Parliament EDD Group UK Independence Party UKIP South East Region
In 1999, you were elected to the European Parliament on behalf of the UKIP in the South East regional constituency.
The strong belief that the European project is being foisted upon the peoples of Europe without their consent.
We seek an amicable divorce from the political European Union and its replacement with a genuine free trade agreement, which is what we thought we signed up to in the first place.
www.nigelfaragemep.co.uk /inthepress3.html   (1240 words)

  
 Your Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Here we have provided a few questions and answers that we are frequently asked by constituents and those interested in the work of Stuart Bell and his various positions with government and the House of Commons.
The constituency office is based in the heart of Middlesbrough and can be contacted by ringing the telephone number which is 01642 851 252.
Elizabeth II is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
www.stuartbellmp.org /faqs.htm   (1105 words)

  
 European Information Outlets - North East England Constituency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The EDCS network is supported by the European Commission and provides information for students of European integration and for the general public.
MEPs represent their constituency in the European Parliament, which monitors proposals from the European Commission and has important powers over the EU budget and other policy areas.
European Liaison Officers are responsible for the co-ordination of EU general awareness activities and /or dissemination of general information within the local authority.
www.daltonet.com /northeastmeps/euroinfo.html   (2147 words)

  
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www.accountants365.com /info/accountant-east-north-uk.html   (2639 words)

  
 The Electoral Commission : Election results
The results for the referendum on a regional assembly for the North East are also available below.
European Parliamentary election, 10 June 2004 (results for the UK).
Prior to our establishment in November 2000, there was no official body in the UK responsible for publishing or analysing the results of major elections in the UK, although a number of media organisations, academic institutions and others have published figures, and you may find the following websites useful for this information.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk /election-data   (362 words)

  
 UKIP Uncovered
I withdrew my candidacy frm the North East and started this blog in a campaign to reform the UK Independence Party and change the leadership as a result of the manner in which the whole affair was handled.
The survey indicates that the percentage turnout in the European elections is likely to be little different from the low to mid-20s recorded at the last European elections in 1999 - although it may be boosted by the unknown effects of new postal voting schemes.
The UK Independence party, for which he fought a Cornish constituency at the last general election, is giving him a run at the north-west region in next month's polls for the European Parliament.
ukipuncovered.blogspot.com /2004_05_01_ukipuncovered_archive.html   (14788 words)

  
 newsBlog | Campaign for an English Parliament
After the spectacular referendum result in the North East of England - 78% voted against regionalisation - the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has conceded defeat and the 'nations and regions of the UK' model has been reassessed to better reflect the geographical and cultural divides in the UK.
The only reason they have a significant presence in the parliament is because of the electoral system generously introduced by Labour, but the Tories have made the most of their opportunity and have actually produced some effective and convincing Scottish parliamentarians.
The people of England, who are being bled white, ignored, exploited and misused by a state machine that clearly detests them, will not have their tempers improved by being treated like pariahs in this way.
www.thecep.org.uk /news?YearMonth=200504   (5774 words)

  
 UK European Parliament Candidates' Positions On Climate Change
“I fully support the climate change pledge for the European Parliament/EU institutions and the adoption of C&C. John Whitelegg, Lead candidate for the Green Party in NW England for the European elections.
We are the only party calling for 90% CO2 reduction in the UK and showing how to do it and how to pay for it, and demonstrating the social and economic benefits of stopping climate change.
Below are contact details, listed by constituency, for five of the UK parties.
www.feasta.org /events/climatecampaign/EPcandidatesUK.htm   (607 words)

  
 European Parliament Elections 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The European Parliament was set up in 1975 and until the first direct elections in 1979, the parties sent their own representatives who included Winnie Ewing for the SNP, Russell (now Lord) Johnston for the Liberals and Sir Thomas (Tam) Dalyell for Labour.
The socialists reached their electoral summit in 1989 when they won the last two Tory seats, North East Scotland and South of Scotland, while in the Highlands and Islands, Winnie Ewing took over half the vote, increasing her majority to almost 45,000, up from under 4,000 in 1979.
Henry McCubbin, the only British Labour MEP ever to lose a seat, was the first choice of North East Scotland constituency but he was rejected as candidate for the 1998 by-election.
www.alba.org.uk /euro99/euro99cand.html   (2859 words)

  
 Peace Activist to Contest European Election in East Constituency - Indymedia Ireland
Eoin Dubsky (24) from Ballymoney, Gorey in north Wexford is to contest a seat in the European Parliament elections for the East (Leinster) constituency as an independent candidate.
Justin Barrett is running for the European Parliament in my constituency, and if my only contribution in the coming weeks is to counteract his effect on the debate about citizenship, Ireland's Constitution and Europe, I'll be very happy.
For those actually interested in the reasons why anarchists see the question as 'Parliament or democracy' see the pamphlet of the same name at http://struggle.ws/once/pd_intro.html If you want to argue against us it would help to understand where we are coming from and this does a pretty good chance of explaining this.
www.indymedia.ie /newswire.php?story_id=64923   (8671 words)

  
 River Tyne in East Lothian, David Miliband MP & Cunard White Star Line, Queen Mary (Ezine 93)
Dunbar in East Lothian is famous for the Battle of Dunbar which was the greatest of Oliver Cromwell's victories.
Yesterday was mid-summers day here in England and the rest of the northern hemisphere, but you could have fooled me! Never mind, we can reminisce about the summers when we were kids, which of course were always sunny with blue skies, or at least that's how we like to remember them.
Washington's determination to find an alternative energy source to the Middle East is leading to a new oil rush in sub-Saharan Africa which threatens to launch a fresh cycle of conflict, corruption and environmental degradation in the region....
mywebpage.netscape.com /Cartimandua4/ezine93.htm   (5626 words)

  
 Independent Online Edition > Commentators   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
I hope he wins it, not only because he is Labour, but also because he is a very good MP for his constituents.
In my old constituency of Redcar, before the election was called, many of my most loyal Labour supporters were now vowing that they could not vote Labour again until Tony Blair went, primarily because of the Iraq war.
The sad truth is that we cannot move on to a new politics where the views of the electorate can be more clearly delineated through proportional representation except by having a hung parliament and a Liberal Democrat leadership that sticks to its guns on this issue to give parliamentary support.
comment.independent.co.uk /commentators/article236560.ece   (953 words)

  
 NWBO - North West England Brussels Office
Elected in for the North West in June 1999, Arlene McCarthy was previously an MEP for the Peak District.
Gary Titley is a member of the Party for European Socialists (UK Labour) and has been an MEP since 1989 when he was elected to the former Greater Manchester West Euro Constituency.
Party of European Socialists (UK Labour/Co-op) MEP Terry Wynn has been an MEP since 1989 when he was elected for the former Merseyside East constituency.
www.nwbo.be /region/meps.php   (555 words)

  
 United Kingdom European Parliamentary Election results 1979-99: England
Whetter sought election as a 'Cornish and European Federalist' candidate.
Mortimer was opposed to a Federal structure for the European Union.
Kerr was expelled from the Labour Party in January 1998 after joining the Green group in the European Parliament.
www.election.demon.co.uk /epe1.html   (404 words)

  
 Stories for 09 May 2003 - This Is The North East archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
IT IS not unknown for working men's club chairmen in these parts to interrupt the main act to announce: "The pies have arrived." more...
EAST Durham residents and visitors are invited to find out about the area's mining heritage this weekend.
ONE of the key routes through North Yorkshire will be closed for a week for maintenance work.
archive.thisisthenortheast.co.uk /2003/05/09   (4419 words)

  
 Voting Record — Oliver Heald MP, North East Hertfordshire — The Public Whip
Votes in parliament for which this MP's vote differed from the majority vote of their party (Rebel), or in which this MP was a teller (Teller), or both (Rebel Teller).
This chart shows the percentage agreement between this MP and each of the policies in the database, according to their voting record.
Votes in favour of retaining and increasing the accountability of government to Parliament in...
www.publicwhip.org.uk /mp.php?mpc=North+East+Hertfordshire   (886 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Politics | Special Reports | Special report: elections 2004
Turnout: The president of the European parliament today described the low election turnout and the strong showing by Eurosceptic parties as a 'wake up call' to EU leaders.
Independent: John Gilliland, independent European candidate, ex-president of the Ulster Farmers' Union and an Anglican married to a Catholic, is sick of sectarianism.
England may have lost the football last night, but for Little Englanders it was a night to celebrate.
politics.guardian.co.uk /elections2004/0,14549,1211033,00.html   (3022 words)

  
 UK Members of the European Parliament
Several MEPs represent each regional EU constituency and you are therefore entitled to address correspondence, petitions etc. to each of them.
indicate that the MEP has not published their email address on the European Parliament website, and I have had to guess at what it might be.
Luckily, where this is the case, the MEP has already supplied an alternative.
vox.org.uk /MEPMail.htm   (326 words)

  
 Emma Nicholson MEP - European Parliament   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
She has worked with UNESCO to promote better relations in the Middle East, and to improve links with Europe.
Emma left the Conservatives and moved to the Liberal Democrats in 1995 because of the rightward drift of her former party.
Elected as MEP for South East England in 1999, her interests include the Islamic world, human and civil rights, intellectual property and freedom of information.
www.sevenoakslibdems.org.uk /eu/index.cgi?item=38&cat=EU+Reps   (174 words)

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