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Glenis Willmott MEP

I am the Labour Member of the European Parliament for the East Midlands and Labour's Leader in Europe.

My website is one of the ways in which I keep in touch with constituents. If I can help you with a European problem, or if you want to contact me about policy or for information, please do get in touch.

 

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   Latest news
  • Back to Brussels for Glenis
    It’s not just the schools which go back next week. East Midlands MEP Glenis Willmott will take the eurostar on bank holiday Monday to return to Brussels for the new session of the European Parliament. Members of...
  • Traffic Light fight goes on
    Glenis Willmott MEP has pledged that her battle for clearer labelling on the food we buy will go ahead – despite losing a key European vote on “traffic light” labeling last month – and is urging supporters to...
  • Business boost before bank bonuses
    Glenis Willmott has called for banks to boost lending to businesses in the Region, following a vote for new rules to crack down on bankers' bonuses. Glenis, the Leader of Labour’s MEPs, said: "Companies across the East Midlands...
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Gklenis in her office in the European Parliament 

   Traffic lights labelling campaign

A traffic light system of food labelling would mean that consumers could quickly check whether a particular food item was high (red), medium (amber) or low (green) in salt, sugar and fats.    The system is supported by a wide range of consumer and health organisations, including the British Heart Foundation, the British Medical Association, and Which?

Although the vote in the European Parliament to introduce such a system was lost in June 2010, the fight goes on.  If you would like to be kept in touch with the campaign, please sign up below.

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   What does your MEP do?

  • Just as you elect local councillors to look after your local community and your Westminster MP to represent you nationally, you elect MEPs to represent you in Europe. The...
  • How can your MEP help you?
    MEPs can help with problems you may have had when on holiday or working in Europe – for example with qualifications, customs, buying goods and services. If your business...
  • Glenis's work in the European Parliament
    Glenis was elected as Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party in January 2009 and re-elected following the European elections in June 2009. Glenis is a full member of the...
  • Written Declarations
    A Written Declaration in the European Parliament is similar to an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons. It is a policy statement sponsored by a number of MEPs,...
  • Visiting the European Parliament
    Information for groups wishing to visit the European Parliament. The European Parliament welcomes visitors, but there is heavy demand for places now there are 27 members states. For information...
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