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Timothy Kirkhope

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Timothy Kirkhope MEP

I am the Deputy Chairman of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group, Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament, ECR Group 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.

Transatlantic Alliance More Relevant Than Ever

Timothy Kirkhope with Hon. Hugo Paemen, Former EU Ambassador to the US and Clayton Keith Yeutter, former US Secretary of Agriculture and US Trade Representative

Brussels, 17 February 2010 -- In a speech to Conservatives in Washington DC, Timothy argued that the transatlantic alliance is still vital in addressing the economic and political challenges facing both continents... Find out more

Competition Is Answer To Eurostar Failings

Poorly maintained trains were responsible for the chaos caused when five Eurostar trains broke down on December 18th

Brussels, 11 February 2010 -- A report out today is a "shocking indictment" of Eurostar's performance during December 2009. The report is so bad that Timothy is backing calls for the international lines between the UK and Europe to be deregulated in order to open them up to competition... Click here to continue story

Barroso Badly Let Down By Member States

Barroso's college of Commissioners must now start on his work program

Strasbourg, 9th February 2010 -- The European Parliament voted to approve the college of Commissioners today which means that finally "Barroso II" is up and running. But I believe Barroso has been let down by the Member States, who have dealt him a tough hand... Find out more

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