15 Most Recent Stories From East Midlands Liberal Democrats News Stories

Wed 18th Jun 2008:

MEPs vote for more rubbish recycling in the East Midlands.

Our local councils will have to aim higher in a bid to raise recycling rates for household rubbish.

Fri 13th Jun 2008:

Irish "No" a disaster for all Europeans.

Today, the Irish voters have rejected the European Union's Lisbon Treaty.

Wed 30th Jan 2008:

MEP to vote for ban on outdoor patio heater.

Bill Newton Dunn (Liberal Democrat MEP for the East Midlands) is calling on the EU to review the use of patio heaters, especially popular in bars and restaurants, due to their high production of harmful CO2 emissions.

Thu 24th Jan 2008:

Europe's new and promising climate change plans unveiled.

Bill Newton Dunn (Liberal Democrat MEP for the East Midlands) has welcomed the European Commission's new proposals on how to tackle climate change efficiently and on how to ensure more secure energy supplies in Europe in the future.

Tue 18th Dec 2007:

Bill Newton Dunn delighted about new Lib Dem party leader.

Bill Newton Dunn (Liberal Democrat MEP for the East Midlands) welcomes the outcome of today's Liberal Democrat party leader election and congratulates Nick Clegg.

Wed 12th Dec 2007:

EU guarantees fundamental rights for all.

The Charter of Fundamental Rights, a single document containing legally enforceable human rights provisions for citizens in the EU, was signed in Strasbourg on Wednesday 12th December 2007.

Mon 29th Oct 2007:

Clegg and Huhne at Regional Conference.

Lib Dems in the East Midlands will get their chance to quiz the two leadership hopefuls at their conference in Derby this weekend.

Tue 22nd May 2007:

LibDem Euro MP welcomes cheaper roaming tariffs for mobile phone users in the East Midlands.

On Wednesday 23rd, MEPs in Strasbourg are likely to approve an EU Regulation for Roaming charges set by Mobile Phone companies.

Mon 26th Mar 2007:

Europe celebrates 50 successful years but the EU must continue its work.

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Rome Treaty in 1957, Bill Newton Dunn (Liberal Democrat MEP for East Midlands) commented that:

Fri 23rd Mar 2007:

Lib Dem Landslide in Key Ashfield By-Election.

The Liberal Democrats have swept to victory in the Sutton North County Council by-election tonight. The Sutton North seat had traditionally been safe Labour, however Labour's grip on the seat was smashed as the Lib Dem candidate Jason Zadrozny romped home with 1979 votes whilst Labour took just 435.

Wed 31st Jan 2007:

Local MEP urges East Midlands' schools to participate in Internet Security Day 2007.

Tuesday 6th February, 2007 is Safer Internet Day.

Tue 30th Jan 2007:

East Midlands MEP Supports World Action Against Climate Change on February 1st, 2007.

Bill Newton Dunn, LibDem MEP for the East Midlands is pledging his support for a worldwide event highlighting climate change. On Thursday 1st February at 6.55p.m. (GMT) millions of people across the globe will switch off their lights, computers, televisions and other appliances to observe a five minute silence. The aim of the event is to raise awareness among our neighbours, politicians and the media about the energy wasted daily - ahead of publication of the U.N.'s latest report on climate change the next day. The Mayor of Paris has even agreed to switch off the Eiffel Tower's lights!

Sun 14th Jan 2007:

Liberal Democrats select candidate for Derby North.

The Liberal Democrats have selected local councillor, Lucy Care to be their Parliamentary Spokesperson for the new Derby North constituency.

Tue 9th Jan 2007:

Local MEP launches new website aimed at helping East Midlanders protect their personal data.

Bill Newton Dunn, Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands, today launches his new website www.protectyourpersonaldata.eu The website contains guidance about what to do to ensure that the large quantities of data which firms and government collect on individuals is accurate, how to correct the data when there are inaccuracies, how to prevent misuse of data, etc. There is advice about preventing identity theft and steps to take to reduce junk mail, as well as a section which explains how to view your credit report, something which Bill recommends everybody do once a year to check for irregularities.

Sat 9th Dec 2006:

East Midlands MEP calls for a European FBI.

Bill Newton Dunn, Lib Dem MEP for the East Midlands, in conjunction with the European Movement, publishes a paper which calls for the establishment of a European Federal Police Organisation to fight against organised crime in Europe. He wants to develop Europol into a European-wide police force to fight international organised crime gangs across borders.

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