The West Midlands MEP Candidates to be challenged on the environment

• May. 13 by Reshma Karia (0)

Birmingham Friends of the Earth have launched  in a project for  West Midlands MEP candidates to  face  a challenge in the development for campaigners and voters concerning the EU and the environment.

The event proceeds on Thursday 14^th May at the Birmingham City Council Chamber and is being jointly organised with Jubilee Debt Campaign in Birmingham.

Starting at 7:30 pm. 100-150 members of the public are already expected to attend.

Even June’s previous European candidates from the five main political parties will be giving their views and shall be joining this special ceremony.

 The MEP candidates will be:

Anthea MacIntyre (Conservative)

Felicity Norman (Green)

Anthony Painter (Labour)

Liz Lynne MEP (Lib Dem)

Nicole Sinclaire (UKIP)

 Ben Martin the campaign support worker for Birmingham Friends of the Earth said  ”We are currently facing a human and environmental crisis in terms of climate change and global poverty. If elected, these candidates have the potential to address these issues within the EU, so it is crucial to find out what their views are and what they plan to do.”

The evening will be an opportunity for campaigners and voters to put their questions forward to various candidates on issues concerning the EU trade agreements that are bad for developing counties and the environment.

 “The 2009 European elections are a key opportunity to put our opposition to EU trade deals on the political agenda and to help bring about a fairer approach to Europe’s trade with poor countries. Said Jubilee Debt Campaign (Birmingham). We hope this hustings event will bring our concerns to the election candidates and provide them with an opportunity to commit to a rethinking of EU trade policy that prioritises development, environmental sustainability and human rights.”

 The press will also be joining the event for and there will be opportunity for photographs to be taken.

For further information about this project please don’t hesitate to contact:

Ben Martin
Birmingham Friends of the Earth
0121 632 6909