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“Wasted opportunity” of EU pesticides proposal

Posted on 15th February 2017 by Linda Teague

Two influential Conservative MEPs have today criticised calls from the European Parliament to improve growers’ access to low-risk pesticides – because the proposals do not go far enough. Julie Girling and Anthea McIntyre said the proposals put forward by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee represented a wasted opportunity. Mrs Girling, MEP for the West of England and Gibraltar is lead…

An Invitation to The Environment Conference 17th March 2017

Posted on 13th February 2017 by Linda Teague

An Invitation to The Environment Conference “What next for the countryside post Brexit” An opportunity to address and discuss many of the environmental issues currently facing land owners, farmers, environmental groups and organisations Hosted by Julie Girling MEP Representing the South West of England & Gibraltar On Friday 17th March 2017 At The Royal Agricultural University Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6JS…

Girling horse-welfare report clears European Parliament hurdle

Posted on 30th January 2017 by Linda Teague

Steps to halt the abuse and cruel exploitation of horses and donkeys are set out in a report from British MEP Julie Girling which was approved by a key committee of the European Parliament. As her package of measures for equine welfare received the approval of the European Parliament’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Mrs Girling declared: “We are on…

Girling welcomes Supreme Court judgment on Brexit process

Posted on 30th January 2017 by Linda Teague

The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment, ruling that the UK Government requires a Parliamentary vote before triggering article 50 and formally starting the Brexit process. Theresa May’s government had argued that it was not necessary to publish an Act of Parliament and that the Government had the authority to use the Royal Prerogative to start formal negotiations with…

Gibraltar must be part of the UK’s Brexit plan

Posted on 26th January 2017 by Alison Fraser

The prime minister has set a clear path for the UK: a hard Brexit that will remove the UK from the EU’s single market. Much has been written about the consequences for the economy, the Union, and the Irish border. Less consideration has been given to the impact on Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory situated at the southern…

Girling horse-welfare report clears European Parliament hurdle

Posted on 25th January 2017 by Alison Fraser

Steps to halt the abuse and cruel exploitation of horses and donkeys are set out in a report from British MEP Julie Girling which was approved today by a key committee of the European Parliament. As her package of measures for equine welfare received the approval of the EP’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Mrs Girling declared: “We are on…

Girling welcomes Supreme Court judgment on Brexit process

Posted on 24th January 2017 by Alison Fraser

The Supreme Court today handed down its judgment, ruling that the UK Government requires a Parliamentary vote before triggering article 50 and formally starting the Brexit process. Theresa May’s government had argued that it was not necessary to publish an Act of Parliament and that the Government had the authority to use the Royal Prerogative to start formal negotiations…

Girling welcomes “step forward” to new EU emission-tests regime

Posted on 29th November 2016 by Linda Teague

European Parliament’s Environment committee today decided its position on new Type Approval rules for motor vehicles. In the aftermath of the diesel emissions scandal, the European Commission made new legislative proposals to ensure car manufacturers comply with all EU safety, environmental and production requirements. This major overhaul of the so-called “EU type approval framework” updates rules that are more than…

Girling wins final vote for new air pollution limits

Posted on 23rd November 2016 by Linda Teague

Ambitious targets to reduce air pollution and cut premature deaths from poor air quality were given the final sign off in Strasbourg today. The National Emissions Ceilings Directive, which has been steered through the European legislative process by local MEP, Julie Girling, over the course of three years, sets limits for five key pollutants in each member state. The agreement,…

EU task force backs British blueprint on fair deal for farmers

Posted on 22nd November 2016 by Linda Teague

New EU-wide proposals to help farmers secure a better deal for their products have come down in favour of a system pioneered in Britain. Julie Girling, Conservative MEP for the South West and Gibraltar, broadly welcomed the long-awaited findings from the European Commission’s Agricultural Markets Task Force and said: “It is good to see a British initiative being taken up…

“Wasted opportunity” of EU pesticides proposal

An Invitation to The Environment Conference 17th March 2017

Girling horse-welfare report clears European Parliament hurdle

Girling welcomes Supreme Court judgment on Brexit process

Gibraltar must be part of the UK’s Brexit plan

Girling horse-welfare report clears European Parliament hurdle

Girling welcomes Supreme Court judgment on Brexit process

Girling welcomes “step forward” to new EU emission-tests regime

Girling wins final vote for new air pollution limits

EU task force backs British blueprint on fair deal for farmers

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