15 Most Recent Stories From Christine Tinker and Stone Liberal Democrats News Stories

Tue 9th Mar 2010:

Holidays for cats, dogs and ferrets - Euro MP Liz Lynne.

New EU rules will allow family pets to take continental holidays for years to come.

Mon 8th Mar 2010:

New needle stick safety law a victory, but governments must act now - Liz Lynne.

Euro MP Liz Lynne has hailed a decision by EU ministers in Brussels today to adopt new laws to tackle the serious risks faced by nurses and other workers from needlestick injuries at work.

Thu 4th Mar 2010:

Liz Lynne welcomes ban on Mobile Phone companies' extortionate data roaming charges .

Local LibDem Euro MP Liz Lynne has welcomed a ban on mobile phone users racking up huge Internet roaming charges while using their phones in another EU country.

Wed 3rd Mar 2010:

Manufacturing Week highlights need for more government action to help Midlands firms.

UK 'Manufacturing Week' from 1-5 March highlights the crying need for more proactive policies to help West Midlands firms climb out of the recession, says Euro MP Liz Lynne.

Fri 26th Feb 2010:

Euro MP backs move for moratorium on electronic tag penalties for local farmers.

Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne has strongly backed a call in Brussels this week for a moratorium on penalties while technical problems with electronic sheep tags are ironed out.

Thu 25th Feb 2010:

India Pakistan talks are vital step to progress in Kashmir.

The first formal India Pakistan talks since the Mumbai attacks in 2008 are a vital step forward for moves to a lasting peaceful settlement in Kashmir, local Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne said at the European Parliament today.

Liz Lynne and breast cancer campaigners step up drive for screening .

Campaigners from the European Breast Cancer coalition joined Lib Dem MEP Liz Lynne in Brussels this week to lobby Euro MPs to sign up to a call for universal cancer screening for women between the ages of 50 and 69.

Tue 23rd Feb 2010:

EU Commission must speed up plans to cut the 124 billion Euro cost of red tape - Liz Lynne.

The European Commission must accelerate progress on stripping away unnecessary red tape for small businesses which is seriously hampering efforts to beat the recession, says Midlands Euro MP Liz Lynne.

Thu 11th Feb 2010:

EU on the brink of new laws to tackle needlestick injuries after campaign by Liz Lynne MEP.

The European Parliament today voted in favour of a resolution from LibDem MEP Liz Lynne calling for new laws to tackle the danger of needle stick injuries in the workplace, which can cause HIV or other serious infections.

Victory for Liz Lynne after her declaration to stop horse cruelty adopted by European Parliament.

Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has welcomed news that her campaign to end cruelty suffered by horses being transported long distance for slaughter has been adopted by the European Parliament at Strasbourg this morning.

Early action and screening could save the sight of 9 million people, says Euro MP.

Early action and screening could tackle the spiralling cost of treating millions of people losing their sight due to glaucoma, says Euro MP Liz Lynne.

Wed 10th Feb 2010:

Former PM Chaudhry discusses Kashmir developments with Liz Lynne MEP.

Prospects for encouraging improved dialogue between Kashmiris, the Pakistan government and India and the role of the EU were discussed at a meeting of Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne and former Kashmir Prime Minister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry at the European Parliament.

EU urges more shelters for trafficking victims .

The European Parliament voted today to back a resolution co tabled by Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne calling for more help for the victims of human trafficking gangs and the modern slave trade.

Final push to end cruelty to horses around Europe.

Euro MP Liz Lynne has welcomed news that over 280 MEPs from across the EU have so far signed up to support her campaign to end the cruelty suffered by horses being transported long distances for slaughter.

Tue 9th Feb 2010:

Human rights and the recession are both key issues for Birmingham, says Euro MP .

The battle for human rights across the world and beating the recession at home are key issues where Liberal Democrats can make the difference, Euro MP Liz Lynne told a dinner of Lib Dem supporters at one of Birmingham's leading balti restaurants.

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