Dec
17
Secret Vote on Turkey – A Disgrace to Parliamentary Democracy, says Local MEP
December 17, 2004 | Leave a Comment
South-East MEP Ashley Mote broke the rules of the European Parliament yesterday, 15 December 04, when he revealed that he voted against talks on Turkish membership of the EU.
The vote was held in secret after a ruling by the President of the Parliament, Spanish socialist Mr Borrell Fontelles, after widespread protests from members.
“Accountability of members [...]
Dec
10
EU withdraws ´history´ that forgot two world wars – UK MEP wins apology
December 10, 2004 | Leave a Comment
The European Parliament today withdrew its history of Europe written for school children, following complaints by Ashley Mote MEP, who sits as an independent for SE England.
The ´history´ – intended to be volume one of a series – was published in October. The section on the UK omitted all reference to two world wars, which [...]







