Edward McMillan-Scott
Vice-President of the European Parliament
A Strong Voice for Yorkshire & Humber
Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire & Humber and Vice-President of the European Parliament for Democracy and Human Rights
Edward leads the Single Seat campaign to end the European Parliament's controversial two-seat arrangement between Brussels and Strasbourg. Since the campaign began, MEPs have consistently and overwhelmingly voted for a Single Seat: 78% of MEPs want a Single Seat and 88% of MEPs want governments to address the issue.
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Taxpayers the losers from EP's Strasbourg visits
Edward raises concerns over the region's lack of lobbying for EU funds
Edward McMillan Scott, Lib Dem MEP for Yorkshire & Humber, said since the government's abolition the regional development agency Yorkshire Forward in 2010 there "is no longer a single voice speaking for the region's local authorities".
Much of Edward's work is focused on constituency issues, but as Vice-President of the European Parliament and Britain's most senior MEP, he uses his influence to pursue campaigns with an EU or worldwide scope. He is responsible for Democracy and Human Rights, Transatlantic Relations and the Sakharov Network for Freedom of Thought.
Lib Dem MEP boosts the Fulwood by-election campaign
Edward launches transatlantic human rights and democracy alliance
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Transparency
Edward complies with the Liberal Democrat MEP transparency contract regarding expenses:
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