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Timothy Kirkhope

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Timothy Kirkhope MEP

I am the Conservative MEP for Yorkshire and The Humber, Co-ordinator and Conservative Spokesman for Justice and Home Affairs, and Member of the Culture and Education Committee in the European Parliament. I work in Europe for Yorkshire and The Humber.

New EU Data Rules May Cost Business 

The European Parliament will begin its deliberations on new data protection rules shortly

Brussels, 25 January 2012 - I today urged caution over EU plans to introduce a new rules proposed by the Commission on data protection. While at first glance the proposals look like a significant step towards greater data security, they were potentially so sweeping they could damage business... Find out more

Tribute to President Jerzy Buzek

Jerzy Buzek has been a very positive and statesmanlike President for the European Parliament

Strasbourg, 17 January 2012 — I'd like to pay tribute to outgoing European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek on his dignified and statesmanlike approach to the role… Find out more

EU Summit - Let's Put This In Perspective

Speaking On The Summit

Strasbourg, 13 December 2011 — I urged for calm in response to the European Summit and to see the UK's Veto in perspective… Find out more

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