Uncategorised
22 June 2007 by sianberry
Jean Lambert, who has been awarded for her work on Justice and Human Rights previously warned the Government that their so called ‘Voluntary Return Programme’ was not justified whilst the violence and devastation that has forced over 4 million people to leave the country since 2003, continues. Speaking before the demonstration Jean commented; “Violence and […]
Read more »
20 June 2007 by sianberry
A minority of Governments are trying to reduce the significance of the Charter but whilst it indicates important European standards for working people, both Jean and the ETUC agree that it should be strictly observed by all Governments and employers. As over 300 trade unionists gather at the European Parliament, Brussels in support of the […]
After the vote, UK Green MEP and shadow draftswoman Jean Lambert said: "The European Parliament has gutted this proposed directive on transferring pension rights and adopted a text with little redeeming features. The purpose of the Commission’s text was to remove barriers to the mobility of workers in the EU by providing for the portability […]
19 June 2007 by sianberry
With today’s report that the Government spends nearly £2bn a year on external consultants, often without adequately measuring value for money, Green Party Principal Speaker and London Mayor Candidate Siân Berry hit out at New Labour’s ingrained culture of ‘farming out’ public policy-making to private consultants. "All along, the Green Party has never budged from […]
The Greens/EFA group opposes the compromise (1) adopted, whichwould create uncertainty about the financing of the universal provisionof postal services and have a negative impact on employment conditionsin the sector. Following the vote, UK Green MEP Jean Lambert said: "The report adopted by the TRAN Committee leaves a number of areas ofconcern, notably with regard […]
18 June 2007 by sianberry
With hundreds of events taking place throughout the week, including music festivals, art exhibitions and political debates, Refugee Week celebrates the contribution refugees make to the UK and encourages a better understanding between communities. Jean Lambert, who is Green MEP for London and attended the launch of the London Churches Refugee Fund in Westminster Abbey […]
15 June 2007 by sianberry
Launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) AGE, the day calls for action from national, local and European policy makers and citizens to raise awareness and eradicate elder abuse and neglect, which currently goes unchallenged or even unidentified. Jean, who is Green MEP for London and launched the Mayor of […]
7 June 2007 by sianberry
Jean Lambert, who is London’s Green MEP said:"The main problem with the current asylum system is that it cannot deliver a full and fair decision process in all Member States. Member States tend to see the Dublin Regulation as a process instead of as a protection tool. Today’s proposals by the Commission are a welcome […]
5 June 2007 by sianberry
With the 2007 theme for the day, ‘Melting Ice – A Hot Topic?’, Jean Lambert has warned that the increasing levels of London’s domestic emissions, resulting from a lack of efficient housing insulation, is currently doing more damage to the environment than ground transport emissions. Jean, who released her report ‘Hothouses’ focusing on climate change […]
1 June 2007 by sianberry
As Green MEP for London, the third best performing region for recycling in the country, Jean warned that although there have been many improvements, urgent progress still needs to be made before the UK matches the efforts of other EU member states. Speaking ahead of the launch of the ‘transformation’ themed Recycle Now Week, funded […]
Although the 2007 demonstration has been declared legal, the last two consecutive years have been met with violent attacks leading to fears of repeated hostility. With large numbers of supporters heading from London to Riga to express solidarity with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, Jean Lambert has said it is vital that […]
25 May 2007 by sianberry
The aim, in association with the ETUC, the other European Trade Union Federations, and the growing list of allies www.socialistgroup.eu/gpes/index.do?lg=en&site=msp is to reach the target of one million signatures. The aim, indeed the long term struggle, is to have a strong legal instrument at EU level that reflects the value of public services in European […]
Jean, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights and has been awarded for her work on Justice and Human rights, today said that it was vital permission was granted to allow the event to take place without unnecessary violence and to ensure that participants were protected by the […]
24 May 2007 by sianberry
Although Jean Lambert has welcomed the European Parliament’s move to maintain its position, excluding health services from the scope of the Services Directive, she has slammed the failure to guarantee patients rights and the sustainability of healthcare systems. Speaking after the vote Jean commented; “The Services Directive continues to pose more questions than it answers […]
23 May 2007 by sianberry
Jean Lambert, who is Green MEP for London, commented; “Nuclear power plants source enormous amounts of cool water from rivers and reservoirs to keep operations at safe temperatures. With soaring global temperatures however, the water will simply be too warm to use, leaving power stations with little choice but to restrict output or fall foul […]
21 May 2007 by sianberry
The conference, ‘On the offensive with the ETUC, more solidarity, more sustainable development’, sees trade unions from across Europe join together to review current political situations and agree on policies for the future. Speaking after President Barroso’s opening speech Jean said she was extremely disappointed by Barroso’s ‘old thinking’ and commented; “The ETUC conference was […]
16 May 2007 by sianberry
Over 75 countries around the world still punish men, women and children for their sexuality and homophobia causes misery for LGBT communities in many more countries. Jean Lambert, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights, has condemned such actions and said IDAHO gives everyone a chance to make […]
10 May 2007 by sianberry
To become a Fair Trade Borough five goals have to be met including the local council passing a resolution supporting Fair Trade and a range of Fair Trade products being available and used in a number of local work places. Jean, who is Green MEP for London, will be joined by the Leader of the […]
As Green MEP for London, where at 37% levels of damaging emissions from the domestic sector are higher than that from transport, Jean has previously slammed the Government for their lack of joined up thinking to tackle climate change. In anticipation of the conference, where Jean will speak along side UK MPs, Jean commented; "The […]
4 May 2007 by sianberry
on Monday when she addresses the Strangers into Citizens rally in Trafalgar Square. Many of those in irregular situations have had asylum claims refused or may have overstayed, and many of those who are in work are paying taxes and national insurance. Jean, who is a member of the European Parliaments committee on Employment and […]
26 April 2007 by sianberry
Jean, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights, today said she was proud to vote for the resolution against Homophobia but regretted the antagonistic approach taken by some of her colleagues towards this important motion. Speaking after the vote Jean said; “This is the European Year of Equal […]
25 April 2007 by sianberry
When proposals for the directive were being considered at committee stage the Greens raised a number of concerns including the legal base of the directive and the limiting scope to clear cases of copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting. Speaking after the vote Jean Lambert said: “The report on criminal measures for enforcing intellectual property rights […]
On 1st March 2007 it was announced that the results of laboratory tests on Ocalan’s hair had confirmed highly increased values of Strontium and Chrome – indicating chronic poisoning. Over 70 people have taken part in a hunger strike since the beginning of April 2007 protesting against the poisoning and today demonstrated outside the European […]
The report, the first evidence-based and robust study of the climate change implications of having ‘two seats’, has warned that at a cost of more than €200 million euros and 20,268 tonnes of additional carbon dioxide emissions every year – more than some countries – such practice is critically damaging the environment and undermining EU […]