North West MEP says there’s increasing demand for more eco and animal friendly food
A Midlands/North West MEP says consumers are demanding more eco and animal friendly food. Maria Walsh was speaking as the European Parliament backed a resolution calling for a new “farm to fork” strategy. MEPs want the EU to set standards that ensure food, including meat, is both environmentally and animal…
North West MEP says government reopening plan ‘unfair’ to some sectors
A Midlands/North West MEP has criticised the government’s reopening plan saying it’s unfair to certain sectors. Restrictions are to be eased for nightclubs, however, Maria Walsh feels the same does not apply to cultural venues. According to a resolution passed today in the European Parliament, the cultural and creative sector…
Walsh calls for education on sexual and reproductive rights
A Midlands-North-West MEP is calling for discussions on sexual and reproductive rights to be included in education. European Parliament member Maria Walsh was speaking following a report calling on European Union institutions and member states to ensure equality through access to sexual reproductive health services. These include access to abortion…
MEP says online violence against women a major issue
A north west MEP says online violence against women is a major issue. Midlands North West MEP, Maria Walsh, chaired a discussion around the topic yesterday and says the discrimination against women online is not confined solely to public figures. She has been appointed to work on a file examining…
North west MEP says vaccine certificate will allow travel across the bloc
A proposed Covid 19 vaccination certificate should facilitate freedom of movement without discrimination. Midlands North West MEP, Maria Walsh says the cert would provide 3 options to travellers with only one being required; prove they have received a Covid-19 vaccine, a negative PCR test or they have had the virus…
North west MEP calls for social media regulation
A north west MEP says people need better protections against the negative sides of social media. The European Parliament is demanding better regulation of social media platforms to defend democracy. MEPs this week called for democratic oversight of tech giants to safeguard freedom of expression. There’ve been increasing concerns about…
North west MEP calls for roadmap on Brexit Fund
A Midlands/North West MEP is calling on the government to publish its roadmap for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund. €5.4b has been allocated to help countries worst affected by the UK’s departure from the EU. Just over €1b is going Ireland. Midlands/North West MEP, Maria Walsh, says the likes of…