European Parliament election, 2014

[Ken L]

The 2014 European Parliament election is scheduled to be held on Thursday 22 May 2014 and amazingly, all on AN have been silent.

Here's one viewpoint to get you started:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV3nOAg87R8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV3nOAg87R8

[barry luxton]

vote labour

[Ken L]

Have you been licking frogs Barry?

[garylee]

Don't vote it only encourages them !

[Steve Walker]

You have to keep in mind that the UK is electing just under 10% of a chamber of 750 - so whoever you send, their influence as a UK political party will be limited.

 

 

It's probably sensible to look at their affiliation to European Parliament political groups.

 

Overview of the groups here:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_groups_of_the_European_Parliament

 

It can be a bit confusing because some of the European political parties aren't called the same thing as their groups in parliament, so you will see the same thing called different things.

 

Breakdown of the current parliament;

 

 

Allegiances of UK parties to that breakdown;

 

 

Labour - S&D / PES - Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats

 

http://www.socialistsanddemocrats.eu/policies

 

Conservative - European Conservatives & Reformists

 

http://ecrgroup.eu/

 

Liberal Democrat - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe

 

http://www.aldeparty.eu/en/content/what-we-stand

 

UKIP - EAF - European Alliance for Freedom

 

http://eurallfree.org/

 

Green/SNP/Plaid Cymru - Green/European Free Alliance

 

http://www.greens-efa.eu/

 

Comparison of key policies;

 

http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2014/05/08/the-positions-of-european-political-parties-offer-a-clear-choice-to-voters-over-what-type-of-europe-they-would-like-to-see/#tabmore_integration

[rob.imk2]

I,m voting for Nigel

[chesters1]

Unfortunately whatever scum you vote for do not run the EU ,you dont have a vote for that scum anytime

[Steve Walker]

As Chesters says, the powers of parliament are limited to amending, passing or blocking legislation. They vote on what is passed down by the commission, they can't control the programme, they can't propose legislation.

[chesters1]

As Chesters says, the powers of parliament are limited to amending, passing or blocking legislation. They vote on what is passed down by the commission, they can't control the programme, they can't propose legislation.

The commission does not have to follow any parliamentary procedures (IE they can bring in any laws or directives they wish) only acknowledge the MEP`s have been consulted then ignore them ,just like our "parliament" act where they can force laws through whatever the lords think of them ,not so democratic when you look hard enough!

 

It amuses me when the "people" rise up in say crimea and decide they want to decide for themselves who does what by ballot ,the world powers call it undemocratic !

Edited May 13, 2014 by chesters1

[barry luxton]

Nearly fancied going to hear what the blues had to say, then I read the entrance fee, they can either knock on me front door or go swing.

 

 

Dear Mr Luxton

 

As you have previously indicated your support for the Conservative Party I wanted to bring to your attention the opportunity to meet and speak with the South East's leading Conservative MEP, Daniel Hannan, in Rochester this Saturday.

 

Daniel has been a Conservative MEP for the South East region since 1999, and is a writer and journalist. He is widely viewed as one of the most talented and gifted orators in modern politics. Dan shot to global prominence in 2009 when a speech which he made during a visit to the European Parliament by Gordon Brown became a World-wide viral hit - Click Here To View.

 

The Rochester and Strood Conservative Association is hosting a hot buffet lunch this Saturday (17th May) at The George Vaults in Rochester High Street from 12.30pm where you will have the opportunity to meet, listen to, and speak with Daniel personally.

 

Tickets are priced at a very reasonable £20. If you would like to join us, and I hope that you will, please call Josie Iles on 01634 316484 to reserve your place or click here to email your interest.

Edited May 13, 2014 by barry luxton