From trade to Nato, the EU and Turkey have enjoyed a productive relationship in many domains for decades. However, recently relations have turned frosty as concerns mount over the state of democracy in the country with media outlets being closed … read more
Responding to the Government losing its court bid to delay publication of its air quality plan, Sue Hayman MP Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said:
“Labour welcome the High Court decision today.
“This is the third time that the Government have lost in the courts on the issue of air quality. They must now publish their air quality plan without further delay.
“A Labour government would bring forward a new Clean Air Act, setting out how we would tackle air pollution that NHS experts say contributes to 40,000 premature deaths every year.
“While the Conservatives shirk responsibility, Labour will deal with the dirty air damaging the lives of millions of British people.”
read moreMinister of State for the Armed Forces Mike Penning has attended an EU informal meeting in Malta. read more
Venezuela’s government must ensure the full restoration of the democratic order and immediately release all political prisoners, urged Parliament on Thursday. In a resolution adopted by 450 votes to 35, with 100 abstentions, Parliament strongly condemns the “brutal repression” exercised … read more
EU rules are needed to oblige textile and clothing suppliers to respect workers’ rights, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on Thursday. Textile workers around the world, many of whom are young women and children, suffer long working hours, low … read more