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The new blog from Claude Moraes MEP

Posted September 17, 2009 - 5:01pm by Claude

Welcome to my first blog! In this blog the aim is to give you more information from time to time on my views on recent current affairs, parliamentary updates on key votes, report backs and other political activities.

Press Release: Heathrow Employee Warned on Bodyscanner Image

Claude Moraes MEP says police warning for Heathrow employee on bodyscanners ‘an accident waiting to happen’

A Heathrow employee received a police warning after allegedly staring at a female colleague in a bodyscanner. Claude Moraes MEP says 'Euro-MPs have been warning that an incident like this could happen'.

Press Release - Eurostar must act to keep vital link open

Press Release - Eurostar must act to protect London's vital link to Europe
12 February 2010

Following the publication of an independent report in to the breakdown of Eurostar trains in December, which left thousands of passengers stranded and delayed, London MEP, Claude Moraes welcomes the speedy promise of action from Eurostar.

Letters: The Guardian - Tories Vote Against Cooperation on Cross Border Crime

Letters: The Guardian - Conservatives Vote Against Joint Action on Cross Border Crime
17 February 2010

Media: Talksport - Iain Collins Show

Talksport - Iain Collins Show
14 February 2010

Claude Moraes MEP took part on this regular debate on European issues with Nigel Farage MEP. The discussion led on the crisis affecting Greece and whether its membership of the Euro was to blame.

Media: Today Programme

BBC Radio 4 The Today Programme
28 January 2010

News: Strasbourg Plenary Session

Strasbourg Plenary Week
8-11 February 2010

Media: Radio 4 Analysis

Radio 4 - Analysis
08 February 2010

Radio 4 LogoClaude Moraes MEP participates with David Goodhart, Editor of Prospect Magazine in a debate and discussion on the Labour governments view of migration and how core beliefs of the Labour Party of internationalism have informed its attitude to multiculturalism.

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Letters: The Guardian - French Veil Ban

Veil Ban Debate
29 January 2010

After the Progressive London Conference, organised by Ken Livingstone. Claude Moraes, religious figures, trade unionists and others sign a letter for the Guardian voicing opposition to the proposed French ban on the veil for muslim women. They argue that to introduce such a ban is in contravention of personal freedom and should be opposed.

News: Terror Tracking Deal

MEPs re-open international deal with US


1 July 2010

For the first time, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have re-opened an international deal struck between the European Union and the United States.