Liz Lynne speaks at Droitwich Dinner

3.19.00pm GMT Mon 10th Nov 2008

Local Euro- MP Liz Lynne addressed a fundraising dinner in Droitwich on Friday evening at the start of her European Election campaign in Mid-Worcestershire.

Guest at the dinner, which was hosted by the local Liberal Democrat Party were treated to a slap-up meal before hearing from Liz, who is the Vice- President of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee in the European Parliament.

Liz spoke about her work in the Parliament and the need to bring the message that the EU can be a force for good to the public.

"All too often we only hear negative stories about the EU, not about the real, positive steps that can only be taken when the countries in Europe work together.

"The EU can have an impact on issues such as the environment, human rights or trade. Even if we are to create a totally carbon free UK, this would be of little benefit if other countries did not strive for the same.

"In the past few weeks and months I have been leading the European Parliament's call for new EU wide anti- discrimination laws that seek to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age in access to goods and services, which I believe will positively effect millions of people's lives. It is European stories like this we need to highlight and what makes the European Union so important.

Margaret Rowley, the LibDem Parliamentary Spokesperson for the Mid- Worcestershire area who helped organise the event added:

"It was fantastic to hear from Liz about her work and about the way the EU helps not only those in the UK but throughout the rest of Europe as well. We need to ensure that we continue to work to pursue the many advantages the EU brings.

"I very much hope to see Liz returned to the European Parliament at the elections in June so that she can continue to work for the people of Mid- Worcestershire."

ENDS