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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 […]
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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 […]
23 April 2007 by sianberry
After 18 years in prison, including 12 years in solitary confinement for telling the world that Israel was secretly developing nuclear weapons, Mordechai Vanunu was released in 2004, yet he continues to be subjected to persecution that clearly contravenes his human rights. Jean Lambert MEP, who has been awarded for her work on justice and […]
12 April 2007 by sianberry
Addressing teachers and education specialists Jean, who was a teacher herself before becoming an MEP, said; “As the UK looks set to experience the warmest April on record it is obvious that the climate is changing dramatically. We have to reconsider our ideas of development and responsibility to ensure that we are ‘climate proofing’ our […]
2 April 2007 by sianberry
Widespread violence and devastation across Iraq has displaced and forced nearly 4 million people to leave the country as refugees since 2003 yet the UK Government has continued to send many of those seeking safety in the UK back to an uncertain and often dangerous future. Green Euro MP Jean Lambert has today demanded an […]
30 March 2007 by sianberry
Jean, who is a member of the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee and Green MEP for London, has continued to campaign for fair pay for fair hours and welcomed Ken Livingstone’s introduction of the London living wage, currently set at £7.05. Today Jean called on the Prime Minister to implement a living wage […]
21 March 2007 by sianberry
As the Polish education minister announces legislation to outlaw all material dealing with homosexuality, including educational information, as a means to protect children from ‘homosexual propaganda’, UK Green MEP Jean Lambert has warned against the disturbing proposals and welcomed the European Parliament’s investigation into the legality of such a move. Jean, who is a member […]
13 March 2007 by sianberry
As the 11th, and possibly the last ever, Real Nappy Week takes place this week (11th – 18th March) London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert, has given her support to the campaign which has helped Real Nappies enter the mainstream reducing the damaging environmental impact disposable nappies have. Jean today praised the growth of Real Nappy […]
12 March 2007 by sianberry
UK Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert has today called on the UK Government for ‘a greater, more focused commitment, instead of ‘push-me, pull-you policies,’ to tackle our greatest threat – climate change, ahead of the launch of the Climate Change Bill tomorrow (Tuesday 13th March). As Green MEP for London, where at 37% levels of […]
9 March 2007 by sianberry
‘The opportunity for speakers of other languages to learn English is a vital part of integration in today’s society’ London’s Green MEP Jean Lambert urged today as she met with a representative from the Learning and Skills Council and the Hammersmith and Fulham Refugee Council to discuss the worryingly, depleting funds for ESOL. Jean, who […]
8 March 2007 by sianberry
Green UK MEP, Jean Lambert has welcomed the latest campaign move to increase protection against sexual orientation discrimination, launching a Shadow Directive on Equal Treatment of Persons Irrespective of Sexual Orientation, as a serious contribution to the Year of Equal Opportunities. The Shadow Directive aims to extend protection against such discrimination to areas outside employment […]
2 March 2007 by sianberry
Women across London will find true inspiration this weekend when the annual Capital Women conference takes place with London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert, encouraging women everywhere to use their power in the home, workplace and society to really make a difference to the future. Having been London’s Green MEP since 1999, Jean is one of […]
1 March 2007 by sianberry
Refugees and asylum seekers across Europe were given an extra boost of hope last night when Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert, launched a dynamic new organisation representing the interests of refugees across Europe, the European Refugee Advocacy Organisation (ERAD). Made up of a network of asylum seekers and refugee led associations and initiatives, ERAD’s mission […]
28 February 2007 by sianberry
As Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off this week London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert joined George Alagiah, patron of the Fairtrade Foundation, at the launch and urged the capital to make every day Fair Trade day. Speaking after the launch Jean, who has been Green MEP for London since 1999, said that positive changes could be made […]
27 February 2007 by sianberry
London’s Green MEP, Jean Lambert, has today welcomed the Mayor’s climate change action plan that looks set to cut the capital’s emissions by 60% within 20 years, but Jean warned that with emissions from London’s domestic sector accounting for 37%, higher than levels from transport, we must not lose sight of the impact individual changes […]