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MEPs call for EU-wide child alert system

Thu 10th Jul 2008

Local LibDem Euro-MP Liz Lynne has welcomed the European Parliament's call for an EU-wide child alert system, similar to the 'Amber Alert' system in the United States.

Kashmir mass grave allegations must be investigated, say MEPs

Thu 10th Jul 2008

The Indian authorities must thoroughly investigate alleged Kashmiri mass grave sites uncovered in a recent report, MEPs have said in a strongly worded resolution adopted today.

All-inclusive air fares coming soon!

Wed 9th Jul 2008

The full cost of a plane ticket will become much clearer before booking over the next few months, thanks to laws adopted by the European Parliament today. This will finally put an end to tickets being advertised for one or two pounds, only for customers to be charged a much higher figure when they actually buy the flight.

Govt facing fines for delayed battery boxes

Tue 8th Jul 2008

Battery collection boxes due for every home have been delayed by the Government, leaving Britain facing fines of millions of pounds.

Worcestershire Girl Guides meet MEP before embarking on summer challenge

Fri 4th Jul 2008

Report shows widespread hidden abuse of domestic workers

Wed 2nd Jul 2008

Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has welcomed a report released today by Oxfam and the campaign group Kalayaan which sheds light on the extent of abuse of migrant domestic workers in the UK and highlights the importance of the currently under threat domestic worker visa ,which gives migrant domestic workers the same basic rights as other workers.

Demand for EU Health Tourism highlights Government's NHS failures, says MEP

Wed 2nd Jul 2008

The European Commission today unveiled healthcare proposals that could give UK patients new rights to seek medical treatment elsewhere in the EU. The EU proposal follows a 2006 European Court of Justice ruling that the NHS could not refuse to refund costs of overseas treatment if patients waited longer than clinicians advised, even if waiting list targets were met.

AGE DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION WELCOME SAYS EU's "EQUALITY RAPPORTEUR"

Thu 26th Jun 2008

Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has today welcomed the announcement by the Government that it will bring forward legislation to combat discrimination on the grounds of age in access to goods and services ahead of European legislation in this field that was on the cards.

MORE TRANSPARENCY FOR AIRLINE TICKET PRICES

Wed 25th Jun 2008

Due to the lack of legal certainty and transparency, passengers are not adequately informed about ticket prices and in many instances have to pay more than expected.

KASHMIR MASS GRAVE ALLEGATIONS MUST BE INVESTIGATED - MEP

Tue 24th Jun 2008

Reports of mass graves in Indian-controlled Kashmir must be thoroughly investigated if there is to be any progress towards peace in the troubled region, according to a Liberal Democrat MEP.