News archive 2005 - 2006

31 December 2006

Claude Moraes debates with Nigel Farage, Leader of UKIP on the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the EU

5 December 2006

LBC Radio
Nick Ferrari interviews Claude Moraes on the new Citizenship Test questions from the Home Office.

26 November 2006

BBC Radio Five Live, Worricker on Sunday
Claude interviewed on the Julian Worricker Programme on John Reid's speech to Labour Party Annual Conference 2006.

21 November 2006

TVP Polish Television
Claude takes part in a televised debate on the EU with MEPs Alexander Stubb  and  Wojciech  Roszkowski

16 November 2006

Times Newspaper & LBC Radio
Claude on London football violence in the light of the Chelsea/Reading incident.

2 November 2006

LBC Radio Drivetime
Claude in debate with Andrew Green of Migration Watch on the Office of National Statistics figures on UK migration.

October 2006

Le Parisien Newspaper
Claude quoted on the proposed new genocide/Armenia law going through the French National Assembly.

12 October 2006

Claude Moraes pushes for a strengthened Europol in the fight against cross-border crime and for greater accountability between Europol and MEPs.
Press release >>

6 October 2006

Tribune Magazine
Claude comments on the European Parliament resolution on migration.

22 September 2006

Sky News
Claude in studio discussion with Syed Ahmed of "The Apprentice" on the pros and cons of positive action and affirmative action in employment.

16 September 2006

The Guardian Newspaper
Claude Moraes on calls from Milan and Madrid for London to apply moral pressure on the London fashion industry.

1 September 2006

Sky News & The Independent Newspaper
Claude Moraes MEP on the impact of EU accession of Romania and Bulgaria.

17 August 2006

BBC Radio 4, World at One
&
The Guardian Newspaper
Front page story and Leader column
Claude Moraes on ethnic and religious profiling in the light of recent research by the Open Society Institute.

16 August 2006

BBC Asian Network
Claude interviewed on race hate websites like Redwatch and hate sites generally on the internet.

Financial Times - Letters
Claude Moraes on moves to include ethnic and religious profiling in new anti-terror laws in the European Union.
Read letter >>
Further Comment in The Independent Newspaper - Letters

31 July 2006

Independent Radio News
Claude interviewed on the Serious Organised Crime Agency report on illegal trafficking in human beings, in light of his report on Europol to be voted in September in the European Parliament.

11 July 2006

BBC Radio Four, You and Yours
Claude interviewed in a roundtable discussion on the BSkyB/Setanta football deal and its implications for football fans. Claude set out his constituents' concerns on potential extra-subscriptions which fans may have to buy as a  result of the European Commission ruling on the Sky/Premiership monopoly.
See Claude's speech on this in Plenary >>

11 July 2006

LBC Radio Breakfast Show
Claude interviewed on the Zinedine Zidane World Cup incident and the FIFA rules which apply.

8 July 2006

Sky News
Claude interviewed on the Sky News special investigation into the exploitation of agricultural workers of Polish and Latvian origin working in the UK.

7 July 2006

The Guardian Newspaper
Claude quoted on case of Italian intelligence officers allegedly helping the CIA to seize a radical Muslim cleric and terrorist suspect whom later claimed he was tortured.
Read More >>

29 June 2006

BBC News, The Record, Brussels
Claude Moraes debating with the leader of the EPP Dutch group on integration issues in the light of the Labour MEPs' conference on Islam in Europe.

18 June 2006

Claude Moraes responds to the suggestion from Trevor Phillips of the Commission for Racial Equality, that for reasons of national security the police and intelligence services should use 'positive action recruitment' to increase the proportion of minority ethnic employees in their organisations.

11 June 2006

The Politics Show, BBC One TV

Claude interviewed by Tim Donovan on what Europe has done for London and the work of MEPs, following a piece on Sarah Ludford MEP in Brussels.

31 May 2006

Claude Moraes interviewed on European Court of Justice ruling on the transfer of European citizens airline passenger data to the US Department of Homeland Security. Further comment on BBC World Service - World Today and BBC Radio 4 - The World at One.

23 May 2006

BBC Radio 5, Victoria Derbyshire
Claude Moraes on the recommendations of the Independent European Football Review presented to Prime Minister Tony Blair and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barosso today.

21 May 2006

LBC Radio
Claude interviewed on the impact of, and reasons for the recent election of BNP councillors in Barking, Dagenham.

15 May 2006

Today Programme, BBC Radio 4
Deabte with Bill Rammell, Education Minister on the place of "Britishness" in the citizenship part of the curriculum.
Further comment on BBC News 24, EBS SkyNews Link, Channel 4 News, BBC Asian Network & Evening Standard newspaper.
Listen again >>

11 May 2006

Daily Telegraph Newspaper
Claude Moraes comments on neo-Nazi support of Iran ahead of the 2006 World Cup.

11 May 2006

European Voice Newspaper, 11-17 May 2006
As the European Parliament's inquiry into alleged CIA rendition in Europe moves to Washington, Claude Moraes comments on the Committee's progress.

4 May 2006

Claude Moraes calls on FIFA to keep its promise on tackling racism.
Press release >>

2 May 2006

LBC Radio, Richard Midson 'Surgery Programme'
Claude interviewed for the programme which looks at the work of London politicians in the capital. 

1 May 2006

BBC Radio 4, PM programme
Eddie Mayer interviews Claude on the decision by four more member states to open their labour markets.

19 April 2006

BBC World TV
Claude analyses today's UNHCR Report showing a dramatic fall in international refugee movements over the past five years but a hardening of national attitudes from governments to asylum.

17 April 2006

European Parliament Magazine
Twelve MEPs including Arlene McCarthy and Claude Moraes comment on the new revised Services Directive

4 April 2006

Claude Moraes MEP comments on the progress of the European Parliament Inquiry into alleged CIA rendition flights in Europe.
See:

The Post Chronicle >>
M & C News >>

29 March 2006

28 March 2006

Claude interviewed on alleged CIA rendition flights at UK airports including London airports.

Related links:
The Telegraph Newspaper - Claude quoted >>
BBC Sport - "Euro MPs condemn racism" >>
EUPolitix.com - "EU kicks off anti-racism fight" >>
Reuters - "EU lawmakers back referees in anti-racism resolution" >>
also, Claude interviewed by Brian Hayes on Radio 5, Radio Four pm, and BBC regional radio stations.

BBC Radio London
Claude takes calls from Londoners on the Geoff Schuman Show.

BBC News 24
Claude interviewed live on the new immigration points system announced by Charles Clarke MP.

European Voice Newspaper
Claude quoted on the failure of EU Council to implement the EU Framework Decision on Racist Offences.

CNN
Todd  Benjamin interviews Claude on business concerns over the Services Directive voted in the European Parliament today. Claude also set out the trade union argument over the Directive.
For more info, see our "Briefings" section

13 February 2006

Motion for  Millennium Development Goals Resolution
Claude Moraes MEP is joint author of a motion for a resolution calling for the EU to consider new methods for reaching the Millennium Development Goals.
Read the motion>>

9 February 2006

BBC The Record: Europe
Interview with Shireen Wheeler on the balance between press freedom and responsible journalism in light of the Danish cartoons with Cem Ozdemir MEP.

Radio Five Live, Anita Anand programme
Claude in discussion on the UEFA Barclelona Conference on tackling racism in football.

LBC Radio
Claude Moraes MEP interviewed on recent comments by Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Ian Blair.

26 January 2006

European Voice Newspaper
David Cronin quoting Claude Moraes on the CIA Inquiry.

24 January 2006

The Independent Online
Claude Moraes MEP on the European Parliament Inquiry into CIA allegations.
Read article >>

19 January 2006

Claude Moraes MEP confirmed as a member of European Parliament CIA Committee of Inquiry
Press release >>

14 January 2006

Fabian New Year Conference 2006
Who do we want to be? The Future of Britishness
Imperial College, London
Claude Moraes MEP speaks on Europe panel. The keynote speaker was Gordon Brown.
Read conference report >>

13 January 2006

The Guardian Newspaper -  "MEPs to study CIA jails claim"
The Guardian reports on the European Parliament  Temporary Committee of Inquiry, of which Claude Moraes MEP is expected to be a member.
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10 January 2006

The Daily Telegraph Newspaper
Claude Moraes MEP comments in the Daily Telegraph ahead of the European Parliament decision to institute an enquiry on alleged CIA activity in the EU.
Read article>>
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2-3 January 2006

Interview on LBC Radio
BBC Asian network and Radio 5 on the Migration Watch report into arranged marriages.

21 - 23 December 2005

Europe Today, BBC World
Claude Moraes guest editor for BBC World Europe Today with programmes on data protection, migrant remittances, to developing countries and more.

15 December 2005

Sky TV
Claude reviews the newspapers for Sky TV concentrating on the EU budget story with Topaz Amore of the Sunday Telegraph.

13 December 2005

BBC Radio Scotland
Claude reviews the year on BBC Radio Scotland with MEPs from Scotland and France.

5 December 2005

BBC Five Live
In anticipation of a visit to Europe by US Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice to Europe, Claude Moraes comments further on the allegations of secret CIA flights and jails operating in Central Europe.

2 December 2005

BBC News 24 & BBC World Service
Claude Moraes MEP comments on the EU Budget deal

1 December 2005

The Guardian Newspaper
Claude Moraes MEP continues to call for an investigation into allegations of secret CIA prisons and flights in Europe.
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30 November 2005

Claude Moraes, President of the European Parliament Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup, and UEFA to Launch the Written Declaration on Tackling Racism in Football
Press Conference, 11:00, European Parliament Press Room, Brussels
Also...

Public Hearing on Racism in Football
17:00 - 18:15,  Room A3G2
Hosted by the European Parliament Intergroup on Anti-Racism and Diversity and FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe). Speakers will include professional footballers, representatives of UEFA, FARE and the European Commission.
Download Written Declaration >>
UEFA Invitation >>

27 November 2005

Claude Moraes addresses LGA Conference on " Realising Cohesion"
Claude Moraes spoke about the EU dimension of cohesion policy.

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Claude Moraes speaks at London Voluntary Sector Consortium AGM
Claude Moraes addresses to representatives from London-based voluntary and community sector organisations on the legacy of EU structural funds in London.

16 November 2005

BBC Asian Network
Claude Moraes MEP talks to Sonia Deol on the Government's new Immigration Bill.

14 November 2005

BBC Radio 4, Today Programme
Claude Moraes interviewed by John Humphreys on the European Commission's response to the French riots.
Also interviewed on BBC Radio London by Vanessa Feltz and on BBC Radio 5 Live by Victoria Derbyshire.

10 November 2005

Claude Moraes MEP launches 7/7 London bombing report by EUMC
Press conference to launch new EUMC Report on the Impact of the 7 July Bombings in London
European Parliament, Brussels
11.30, Press Room PHS 0A50

8 November 2005

BBC Radio 4, Today Programme
Claude Moraes MEP reacts to Dominique de Villepin's statement following the riots in France and explains some of the history behind some of France's current problems.
Listen >>

Also gave comment in panel discussion on
CNN, BBC Parliament, The Record: Europe, EuroNews, BBC World, Europe Today & BBC Radio 4, Parliament Today

7 November 2005

French Government failure fuelled riots says MEP
Claude Moraes comments on the ongoing disturbances in France.
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4 November 2005

The Independent Newspaper
Claude Moraes questions European Commission on CIA allegations
Read article >>

Also interviewed on Radio Five Live,  Sky News, The Sky Report & Channel Four, More4 News

24 October 2005

BBC World Radio, Today Programme
Claude Moraes on race relations in Britain.

19 October 2005

Claude Moraes MEP and AGE - the European Older People's Platform, host meeting to mark the United Nations International Day of Older People. European Parliament, Brussels, Room A3G2, 12.30 - 14.30

BBC Radio Five Live
Claude Moraes interviewed by Anita Anand on migration issues and trafficking.

STV (Samanyolu TV), Cihan News Agency, KANAL D, Milliyet Newspaper & ZAMAN online
Claude Moraes MEP addressed the Ramadan breaking of the fast in the European Parliament and gave interviews to Turkish television on obstacles to  membership of the EU and the positive approach of the UK Government.

7 October 2005

BBC Four TV, World Report
Claude Moraes interviewed for a documentary on Spanish migration policy.

5 October 2005

Talksport UK Radio
Claude Moraes interviewed on the negotiations for Turkish entry to the EU.

18 - 22 September 2005

Sky News & BBC News 24
Claude Moraes responds to comments by Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) Chair, Trevor Phillip's on racial segregation in Britain.

15 September 2005

Claude Moraes addresses 21st birthday of the London Advice Services Alliance alongside Liz Sewell, Andy Gregg (LASA) and Claire Rayner.

12 September 2005

Claude Moraes MEP addresses TUC Congress 2005, Brighton
Claude Moraes spoke on a platform with TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber, and Billy Hayes, General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union, at a special rally to address unity issues after the London Bombings

12 September 2005

"457 million citizens @ one address"  - New European Parliament  Website
A new, simple and innovative website with information specifically for EU citizens which can be navigated in the 20 official EU languages.

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2 September 2005

BBC Radio London
Vanessa Feltz questions Claude Moraes MEP on Commissioner Frattini's proposals on the Charter of Fundamental Rights

26 August 2005

Sky News
Claude Moraes MEP in debate with Zaki Badawi, Principle of the Muslim College, on the aftermath of the London Bombings

22 August 2005

BBC Radio London
Interview and phone-in about Ken Clarke's criticism of the Euro and entry into the Tory leadership contest.

20 August 2005

Claude Moraes visits Gate Gourmet picket line
Claude Moraes met sacked Gate Gourmet workers at Heathrow with Councillor Gurcharan Singh and spoke to various shop stewards and Transport & General Workers' Union (T&G) officials. Claude promised to raise the issue in the European Parliament at its first meeting in Strasbourg after the summer recess.

31 July 2005

BBC London Radio and BBC World Service
Claude Moraes MEP comments on challenges faced in the UK following the London bombings.

11 July 2005

BBC Radio 4
The World at One
Interview with Nick Clarke on plans for retention of data from emails and phonecalls in the fight against terrorism.

Claude Moraes also gave comment on BBC News 24 and BBC World Service on 13 July.

8 July 2005

"As a London MEP and Londoner I fully endorse the powerful statement made by Mayor Ken Livingstone yesterday morning that this attack targeted ordinary Londoners and visitors to London on the bus and tube. It did not target the powerful, but Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs and every other background of ordinary London citizen. It was indiscriminate and its only effect, apart from causing misery to many, is to detract from the war on poverty which was on the agenda of the G8. It is vitally important that we all understand and condemn the nature of this terrorism. We need to make every effort to preserve community relations. All backgrounds and beliefs must stand together against indiscriminate killing. Londoners are resilient and will emerge stronger from this tragedy."

A book of condolence has been opened by the Mayor Ken Livingstone for Londoners to pay their respects following the attacks on 7 July. You can add your message by emailing condolence@london.gov.uk.

29 June 2005

European Parliament All-Party Group on Ageing hosts seminar on "The Impact of Ageing on Demographic change in the EU"
European Parliament, Brussels
13:00 - 15:00, Room A3G2 

Claude Moraes MEP takes part in panel discussion in response to recent European Commission Green Paper on demographic change.
Download Meeting Agenda >>

27 June 2005

Claude Moraes MEP gives a keynote speech at the end of (EU Luxembourg) Presidency Conference on Diversity and Integration policy with EU Commissioner Vladimir Spidla and Luxembourg Family and Integration Minister Marie-Jos?e Jacobs.
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26 June 2005

Claude speaks at launch of Barking and Dagenham Refugee Network, an initiative to unite local refugee groups and to improve community relations.
Contact our office for more details >>

23 June 2005

Talksport UK Radio
Claude Moraes MEP and Nigel Farage MEP give their views on the Prime Minister?s speech to the European Parliament

18 June 2005

Angela Rippon Show, ITV News Channel
Claude Moraes on recent developments in the EU

16 June 2005

Claude Moraes MEP to co-Chair Conference on Immigration, Integration and Human Rights organised by the Socialist Group in the European Parliament
Thursday 30 June, European Parliament, Brussels
09.30 - 18.15, Room A3G 2
Other co-Chairs include:

• Martin Schulz MEP, President of the Socialist Group
• Magda Kosa Kovacs MEP, Vice President of the Socialist Group
• Pasqualina Napoletano MEP, Vice President of the Socialist Group
• Martine Roure MEP, Coordinator Civil Liberties Committee
• Elena Valenciano MEP, Coordinator, Human Rights sub-Committee

  Download Invitation >>

14 June 2005

James Whale Show, Talksport UK
Claude Moraes discusses the UK EU rebate and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

13 June 2005

ITN News Channel
Claude Moraes MEP debates UK EU Rebate with  UKIP MEP

2 June 2005

Parliament business faces translation 'bottleneck'
By Martin Banks
European Voice, 2-8 June 2005

2 June 2005

Sky News Sunrise
Claude Moraes MEP comments on the result of the Dutch Referendum on the EU Constitution.

The Guardian Newspaper, Letters
Europe at the crossroads
Claude Moraes MEP on migrant workers in the UK.
Read the letter >>

27 - 30 May 2005

French EU constitution referendum
Claude Moraes MEP media comment on the vote on ITN News, CNN, Sky News and BBC Radio London.

22 May 2005

Working Time Directive, BBC Politics Show
Claude Moraes MEP and Ruth Lea (Institute of  Directors) interviewed on the Working Time Directive.

19 May 2005

15 May 2005

Morgan and Platell Show, Channel 4
Claude Moraes interviewed by Amanda Platell and Piers Morgan on Working Time and the French Referendum on the EU Constitution

29 April 2005

BBC News 24
Claude Moraes and various MEPs discuss how Britain is seen in the rest of the EU.

28 April 2005

25 April 2005

Promoting EU fundamental rights policy: from words to deeds or how to make rights a reality?

Public Seminar hosted by Claude Moraes MEP and Kinga Gal MEP
25 - 26 April 2005, European Parliament, Brussels

Other speakers include:

• Jos? Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
• Franco Frattini, Vice President of the European Commission, European & Commissioner for Justice, Freedom & Security
• Josep Borrell Fontelles, President of the European Parliament

More>>

14 April 2005

The Boulton Factor, Sky News
Claude Moraes MEP in debate on ID Cards

13 April 2005

Launch of report on racist violence in the European Union
Press Conference - European Parliament, Strasbourg

Press Briefing Room LOW N1/201

European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) and Claude Moraes MEP are launching a new report on racist violence in the European Union. Mr Moraes will be speak alongside Beate Winkler, Director of the EUMC, and reflecting on the report?s key findings such as the lack of data recording of racist incidents in most EU countries.

Press Invitation >>
Press Release >>
Final Report >>

7 April 2005

National race-attack statistics 'miss real story'
European Voice, Martin Banks
More >>

27 March 2005

Sunday with Adam Boulton, Sky News

Studio Debate with Adam Boulton on the Forthcoming Election

18 March 2005

The Independent Newspaper, Stephen Castle

Claude Moraes MEP comments on new European Commission Population Report
Read article >>

2 March 2005

BBC Radio 4, Today Programme
Claude Moraes MEP interviewed by Ed Sturton on UN drugs report.

26 February 2005

"Fighting For Equality", The Guardian Newspaper, Letters

Claude Moraes MEP and four fellow MEPs on their recent Written Declaration.
Read the Written Declaration >>

23 February 2005

European Parliament All-Party Group on Anti-Racism and Diverstiy Host Meeting on Anti-Semitism
The meeting, organised in cooperation with the European Network Against Racism (ENAR), the European Jewish Information Centre (CEJI), and the European Jewish Congress reflected on anti-Semitism in Europe and on the steps necessary for countering incitement to racial hatred throughout the EU.
Read press release >>

23 February 2005

Launch of Written Declaration on Religious Rights and Freedoms throughout the EU

Press Conference - European Parliament, Strasbourg

Press Briefing Room LOW 1N 201, 14:30

London MEPs Claude Moraes (Labour) and Sarah Ludford (Liberal Democrat), Green MEP for the South-East Caroline Lucas,  Conservative MEP for the West Midlands Phillip Bushill-Matthews and French Green MEP Alain Lipietz are calling for the Parliament's support for respect for religious rights and freedoms in France and throughout the EU, including the right to wear the Muslim hijab, Sikh turban, Jewish skullcap and Christian cross in state establishments such as schools.
Read declaration >>

22 February 2005

Daily Politics, Andrew Neil

MEPs Claude Moraes, Timothy Kirkhope, and Nigel Farage interviewed live from Strasbourg.

20 February 2005

The Guardian Newspaper, Letters

11 February 2005

The Guardian Newspaper, Letters
Claude Moraes MEP on the IPPR's analysis of new Spanish migration policy.
Read the article >>

10 February 2005

Claude Moraes MEP Addresses the AGM of Age Concern (Hackney)

Claude Tooks Questions on EU Action on Older People's Issues

10 February 2005

Unite Against Fascism National Conference - 'Stop the BNP'
Speakers announced for the 'Stop the BNP' National Conference

6 February 2005

BBC Five Live, Weekend
Claude Moraes MEP gives Radio Five an analysis of the new government five-year plan on migration

5 February 2005

The Independent Newspaper (Print Edition), Stephen Castle
Claude Moraes MEP comments on new Dutch integration exam.
Read the article >>

4 February 2005

BBC World TV
Claude Moraes MEP gives an analysis of new Spanish migration laws.
For more information, contact the office of Claude Moraes MEP.

31 January 2005

The Guardian Newspaper, David Hencke
Green Card Proposed as Part of Immigration Reform
Claude Moraes MEP proposes adoption of "green card" system and the establishment of an independent body on immigration. Read article >>

These proposals will be put forward by the think tank The Smith Institute next week. 

31 January 2005

"More and Better Jobs in Europe" - A Project on the European Employment Strategy
Claude Moraes MEP addresses a joint Fabian Society and New Policy Institute Conference with keynote speakers including, Will Hutton, Patricia Hewitt MP and Frances O'Grady (TUC, Deputy General Secretary).

27 January 2005

BBC Europe Report
Roundtable discussion with MEPs from Germany, Netherlands and Claude Moraes MEP from the UK. Now on the Parliament Channel.

25 January 2005 

Debate between Claude Moraes MEP and Peter Lilley MP on how migration statistics are used by politicians.

Read archived article >>

24 January 2005

The Guardian Newspaper, Patrick Wintour
Claude Moraes MEP Calls for Independent Body on Migration

Read article >>
See also Claude's contribution on this issue at the Fabian New Year Conference.

17 January 2005

Read article >>

15 January 2005

Fabian New Year Conference 2005
Claude Moraes MEP contributes to Fabian New Year Conference and Interviewed on Channel 4 News by Elizabeth Smith
Click here for a report of the session 'Can We Manage Migration?'

12 January 2005

The Guardian Newspaper
Claude Moraes MEP Responds to the Guardian's Special Investigation on Migrant Labour.

Read letter >>

4 January 2005