neena gill mep - representing the west midlands in the european parliament

Press Releases

since 1 August 2007

Community Press Releases

Progress Online--Anti BNP article 30/04/2008
It has never been more important that black and minority ethnic (BME) voters turn out tomorrow. Because never before have we seen a threat from the British National party as serious as it is today.

Speaking out on discrimination 28/09/2007
Neena Gill spoke in Parliament to raise the issue of discrimination

Celebrating being Muslim and European! 24/09/2007
Gary Titley spoke at Labour Party Conference about being European

New Rights for Rail Passengers 24/09/2007
All rail passengers will enjoy a set of basic rights, including the right to transport for people with reduced mobility, when the regulation comes into force in late 2009.

Mobile Phone Charges set to drop 30/08/2007
After many months of wrangling between the EU and mobile phone networks, Neena Gill welcomes the cutting of mobile roaming charges.

European Parliament Press Releases

West Mids MEP backs free to view football 02/04/2008
West Midlands MEP Neena Gill has won unanimous support for her proposal to allow Member States the right to take measures to ensure wide access by the public to television coverage of national or non-national sporting events of major importance,

MEP slams shocking loss of life in childbirth 25/03/2008
In a speech to parliamentarians of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) last week , Neena Gill, MEP for the West Midlands, condemned the disgraceful rate of progress in reducing death rates among mothers in the Third World

Political Prisoners in Pakistan 24/01/2008
Neena questions Musharraf on political prisoners in Pakistan

Children's Rights 15/01/2008
EU treaty secures better Children's Rights throughout the EU

British Hooligans in European Parliament 12/12/2007
Today's ceremony signing the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights in the European Parliament was interrupted by pure hooliganism by UKIP and Tory MEPs.

Tougher Gun Control 29/11/2007
Neena welcomes tougher gun control across EU

The European Budget 13/11/2007
European Budget spending is monitored with inappropriate instruments.

Action to tackle young smokers 25/10/2007
The European Parliament called for wide-ranging measures to restrict smoking in public places and make it harder for underage people to buy cigarettes.

Climate change targets let down by LibDems 24/10/2007
Proposals to cut CO2

No to animal meat feed 16/08/2007
Neena Gill MEP has called for a continuation of the ban on animal meat being feed to animals

South Asia Press Releases

Ambassador looks for a bright future for India 11/03/2008
Neena Gill, Labour MEP for the West Midlands, commented: “It was a privilege to meet up with the Ambassador and hear him speak. His address will take the existing strategic partnership between the EU and India to a new level.”

Call for Free and Fair elections in Pakistan 16/01/2008
European Parliament calls for free and fair elections in Pakistan

Celebrating Indian Independence 15/08/2007
Marking 60 years of Indian Independence

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