The leader of Labour’s MEPs today warned of the risks to Britain’s standing in Europe and the impact on living standards of five more years of David Cameron.
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Labour MEPs have attacked the ever-rising cost of water bills for people in Britain and across the EU, calling on the European Commission to be bolder in tackling the excessive prices imposed by water companies.
Labour MEPs have welcomed the decision to commit more than €150 million in EU funding to the fight against Ebola, in an urgent debate in Strasbourg today. €11.9m will go towards stopping the immediate spread of the deadly virus in West Africa, with a further €140m to build healthcare facilities in the four worst-affected countries.
A Labour MEP has been chosen to lead the European Parliament's work on new legislation on medical devices. The update to the EU legislation follows a number of scandals involving medical devices.
This week's government report into the horsemeat scandal recommends unannounced audit checks and greater scrutiny of supply chains - measures Labour MEPs have consistently voted for.
Labour MEPs have welcomed the announcement of tougher sanctions against Russia but called on the EU to go further.
Over the next five years, Labour MEPs will continue to work in the European Parliament for constituents, Britain and Europe, standing up to vested interests, protecting rights, tackling the scandal of youth unemployment and leading for Britain in Europe, writes Glenis Willmott MEP, the leader of Labour's MEPs.