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- 23 EU Referendum
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- 28 Euro Crisis
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- 20 Gaza Report
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December 2009
- 10 European Parliament Delegation denied access to the Gaza Strip
- 04 Xmas 2009 Newsletter
- 03 McCartney is “muddled, misleading and wrong”
- 01 Brazilian beef back on the menu
November 2009
- 20 Atkins to Liaise with the Shadow Cabinet
- 12 MOST EU GOVERNMENTS ARE HOLDING TAXPAYERS IN CONTEMPT BY FAILING TO PROPERLY ACCOUNT FOR EU MONIES
- 06 Sir Robert comments on Lisbon Treaty
October 2009
- 22 Farm payments report is ‘shining example of waste and incompetence’
- 21 EU TAKES SHORT TERM APPROACH TO MILK SAYS CONSERVATIVE MEP
- 20 Statement on "Daily Telegraph" article - 17.10.09
- 12 CHRIS BRYANT IS 12th EUROPE MINISTER IN 12 YEARS - LABOUR TREATING POST LIKE REVOLVING DOOR SAYS SIR ROBERT
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
- 27 EU fisheries proposals may bring calmer waters for UK fishermen
- 03 Cross border healthcare closer to reality
- 03 Recreational anglers wriggle out of EU quotas plans
March 2009
- 30 Victory for Valencian land grab victims
- 11 Government bees plan welcomed by Conservative MEP
- 09 MEPs adopt mobile roaming ‘bill shock’ proposals
- 04 Sri Lankan cricket team: Pakistan security services must answer serious questions
- 04 Weak wine rules are ‘bureaucracy gone mad’
February 2009
- 12 MEPs back Valencian land grab victims
- 10 MEPs adopt tough stance on climate change
- 09 Anti-protectionism summit must deliver action, not words
- 03 USA’s ‘Buy American’ clause could create a new economic iron curtain
January 2009
- 22 Spanish property expropriation is a scandal
- 14 Equitable Life response: too little, too late
- 14 Food prices will rise thanks to European Parliament pesticides ban
- 13 Incandescent bulb ban may be too early
December 2008
- 19 Working Time opt-out in jeopardy
- 19 Greater protection for consumer and small business bank deposits
- 19 MEPs vote for safer toys for Christmas future
- 17 Britain fined £74.5 million for Labour’s incompetence
- 17 MEPs demand action on small business scams
- 17 Irish voters should not be deceived by Lisbon ‘tinkering’
- 15 Irish pork alert highlights need for proper labelling system
- 04 Deal reached on car CO2 emissions
- 04 Britain’s asylum seeker policy should be set by Westminster, not Brussels
- 02 Sir Robert Atkins appointed Chief Whip
- 02 Equitable Life: British and European Parliaments both demand compensation
- 01 The plight of the bumblebee - EU takes action
- 01 CAP health check is a missed opportunity
- 01 Labour’s war on the cross-Channel shopper continues
- 01 EU economic recovery package fails to tackle the immediate problem
- 01 Ministers reach political agreement on Telecoms package but more changes still needed
November 2008
- 12 Court of Auditors report: Time for national governments to live up to their commitments
- 07 MEPs demand action on small business scams
October 2008
- 31 Value for money and accountability in EU budget
- 31 Conservative MEPs hail Sakharov award for Chinese dissident
- 09 EU reintroduces plans for compulsory vehicle daytime running lights
September 2008
- 24 EU rewards protectionism with British taxpayers’ money
- 24 United global response needed to financial crisis
- 10 Sheep farmers will be fleeced by EU tagging plans
July 2008
- 17 “Damning Verdict from UK Ombudsman on Equitable Life”
- 10 Conservative MEP on emissions trading: Now we have a scheme that can fly
- 01 Press Statements from Sir Robert
June 2008
- 17 End of Barmy EU fruit rules?
- 09 Existing MEP guidelines on allowances introduced in April 2008
- 09 Conservatives urge EU action on Climate Change
- 04 Conservatives push for the slow death of the Strasbourg circus
- 03 Easier and fairer travel bookings
May 2008
- 23 Conservatives call for answers on directory scams
- 22 EU funding for tobacco
- 20 Red Card to Commission’s Proposals on Sport
- 07 Systematic Failures in Brazilian Beef Industry
April 2008
- 25 Hypocritical EU vote for tobacco subsidies
- 24 Europe has moral responsibility to produce food
- 23 Passengers should not have to foot the bill for airport security
- 18 New Spanish fishing armada is coming if Brown fails to stop Commission proposal
- 11 Labour’s nuclear conversion should be replicated throughout Europe to ensure energy security
- 09 Conservatives call on European Aviation Safety Agency to ‘earn its keep’ by investigating toxic air conditioning in planes
- 09 UK Government must ensure fair distribution of EU flood aid
- 07 Conservative MEP to Commission: “Don’t meddle with our mince”
- 04 Conservatives up pressure on cross-border health
March 2008
- 07 Lib Dems split top to bottom on Europe, says former Lib Dem MEP
- 07 MEPs to call for EU moratorium on animal cloning
- 07 Conservatives champion colon cancer campaign launch
February 2008
- 21 Northern Rock: No chance of “business as usual” for nationalised bank as Darling faces EU intervention
- 21 Conservative MEPs cast their vote for a referendum
- 21 Candle prices will rise if EU imposes trade duties
- 14 Animal transports should be ‘on the hook’, not ‘on the hoof’
- 01 Conservative MEPs win fight in call for discards ban
- 01 EU postal liberalisation Directive is signed, sealed, delivered
January 2008
- 29 Labour ignore Equitable Life victims seven months after EU said they should get compensation
- 29 Labour red faced as red line on home affairs is broken by plan to extradite UK citizens
- 23 Climate change package is welcome step in the right direction
- 23 Fierce Questions for Iranian Security Chief
- 18 Large cavity in Government policy on NHS dentist treatment
- 18 Brussels to pay for Bluetongue vaccine
- 16 Government must act to save rural communities from further harm
- 16 Consumer credit across the EU is a step closer
- 14 Dinosaur EU must stop trampling on modern life
- 11 Letter to the Media Backing Government Decision on Nuclear Power
- 11 Key Achievements of the Conservatives in the European Parliament since 2004
- 08 Confusing cabin bag rules are just ‘plain daft’
December 2007
- 20 Brown Continues to Treat Equitable Life Policy Holders with Contempt
- 19 A single market in postal services is on its way
- 17 The Problem of Fires in Domestic Wheelie Bins
- 14 Brown humiliates Britain by dithering over a Treaty Europe does not need
- 14 MEPs vote to keep Britain out of restrictive EU wine regime
- 14 Tagging sheep worth £2 just doesn’t add up
- 14 Watch Sir Robert on Bulgarian TV Talking about the Work of the European Ombudsman and the Petitions’ Committee
- 11 Atkins slams Prime Minister’s £725m ‘betrayal’ over lost pensions
- 05 Biometric Passport Control
November 2007
- 30 European Parliament crackdown on criminal gangs
- 29 Gordon Brown’s red lines today exposed as bogus, say Conservatives
- 29 MEP outraged at Mugabe’s invitation to Lisbon
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- 22 Atkins Calls for an end to dog-fighting in the EU
- 22 EU’s plan to regulate airport’s right to charge could lead to more red tape and higher fares for passengers
- 21 CAP health check: not quite the right prescription, says Atkins
- 19 UKIP vote for more EU red tape on international money transfers
- 19 Conservative MEPs mark World Diabetes Day with young people from across Europe
- 14 Conservative MEPs lead from the front in the battle against global climate change
- 13 Swift action needed on bird flu outbreak
- 09 HM Treasury Reply to Sir Robert’s Open letter to Gordon Brown
- 08 RAF’s wings could be clipped as military face inclusion in European emission trading scheme
- 07 Hear Sir Robert on his activities as your MEP
- 04 MEPs support an end to fish discards
October 2007
- 26 EU CO2 Legislation
- 25 EU Commission congratulated on accepting Conservative reform agenda
- 24 Brown is wrong: More institutional change is inevitable
- 23 Commission should investigate supermarket food price increases
- 19 Government Incompetence Could Cost the North West Tens of Millions of Pounds.
- 17 Letters about scooters used by disabled people
- 12 Gordon Brown squanders another opportunity to keep his word
- 11 Brazilian beef import ban not being ruled out, EU Health Commissioner says
- 10 Time extension for Europe to clean up its air is “unacceptable”
- 05 “Conference a Huge Success”
September 2007
- 26 EU must speed up Bluetongue vaccination development
- 26 Conservatives call for better information on toy safety and sourcing
- 21 Senior Conservative calls on the UK to learn the recycling lesson from Finland
- 20 The EU Reform Treaty: In the Words of Europe’s Leaders
- 18 Northern Rock: HM Treasury at Fault Again
- 13 Second outbreak massive ‘body blow’ to UK farmers
- 13 CONSERVATIVE MEPS SAY CALL FOR A REFERENDUM IS NOW UNSTOPPABLE
- 12 EU’s human rights reputation on the line if Portuguese invite Mugabe to EU Summit, say Conservatives
- 05 Conservatives call for review of ‘liquids on planes’ security measures
- 05 Labour’s bureaucratic foot dragging stops disaster relief funds reaching target
- 03 Airport Security Procedures still inconsistent and baffling
August 2007
July 2007
- 18 Damning report on Brazilian beef presented to European Parliament
- 12 Gordon Brown must deliver on Tony Blair’s referendum promise
- 11 Labour must give the red card to tomorrow’s Commission proposals on sport
- 10 Europe Must Act Over Dolphin Deaths
- 04 Chinese Government won’t promise to stop barbaric fur trade despite EU ban
- 03 Mugabe: Europe must stand firm and resist calls to invite Zimbabwe dictator to EU-Africa Summit
June 2007
- 28 Lib Dem Proposal Would Lead To 19,000 UK Job Losses
- 21 Blair Must Fight To Protect Britain’s National Interests
- 21 Sir Robert's Speech Demanding Justice for Equitable Life Policy Holders
- 19 People Power Victory For Cats and Dogs
- 19 Victims Of Equitable Life scandal deserve full compensation
- 15 World Canals Festival Gala Dinner
- 14 Sir Robert and Bob the Builder Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings
- 07 More protection against Timeshare and Holiday Club scams
- 05 Climate change concerns championed by Cameron’s Conservatives dominate diary
- 05 Fight to save the British Barometer has been lost
- 04 China’s tiger parts ban here to stay, officials say
May 2007
- 24 UKIP in U-turn embarrassment as party votes for more EU law and then changes its mind
- 23 Brown Must Guarantee Referendum As Treaty Debate Heats Up
- 17 Roaming deal must be in place for summer holidays demand Conservatives
- 17 Palestinian Foreign Minister says “Johnston still alive.”
- 15 Doha talks - time to put it all on the table, Conservatives say
- 14 EU Travel Advice
- 08 Victims Of Equitable Life Disaster deserve full compensation
- 08 Preserving British loaf as we know it is perfect start to National Bread Week
- 04 No more metric martyrs after Conservative lobbying pays off
- 04 Balance Needed In Flights' Take-Off In EU Emission Trading Scheme
April 2007
- 27 Curtain Must Come Down On Strasbourg Traveling Circus
- 27 Conservatives once again stand up for zero tolerance on waste and fraud
- 27 Sir Robert demands a referendum on any new EU Constitution
- 25 Britain’s Narrowboat Trips Face Red Tape Ruin
- 13 Labour “queue tax” row as Conservatives say no to passengers having to pay for airport security
- 12 Labour told to compensate Britain’s duty free victims by European Parliament
- 10 The Committee on Equitable Life met today to finalise its conclusions and recommendations, which all members supported with the exception of the Socialist Group.
- 02 Major u-turn in common fisheries policy is a ‘wake up to reality’ say Conservatives
March 2007
- 28 Atkins Confronts Merkel Over EU Constitution
- 27 BERLIN DECLARATION: Yes to reform and no to the Constitution, say Conservatives
- 26 LABOUR’S OPEN SKIES DEAL IS ALL ‘SMOKE AND MIRRORS’ SAY CONSERVATIVES
- 16 Conservative deputy leader claims David Cameron has pushed Blair and Brown to focus on Europe’s environmental future
- 07 The EU: A New Agenda for the 21st Century
- 06 Actions Speak Louder Than Words Mr Blair
February 2007
- 28 End the great milk robbery
- 16 Blair snubbed on ‘war on terror’ as Labour MEPs vote to condemn UK over CIA prisoner transport
- 16 UKIP’s Farage Is Far From Dolphin Friendly
- 06 Labour MEPs think selling school playing-fields is a good idea - while one child in seven is classed as obese
- 01 Labour Party Beats The UK Egg Industry Into The Ground - And Off Our Shop Shelves
January 2007
- 24 Conservative amazement as pro-constitution countries convene in Madrid to flick fluff from their navels
- 17 Conservatives criticise 'curate's egg' Merkel - she aims to raise the dead constitution just as Europe is crying out for economic reform
- 16 Sir Robert campaigning in Chester's marginal wards
- 16 Labour Fails Britain's Boating Community
- 10 Praise for "Most Ambitious" Energy Plan following Cameron's EU Green Agenda Push
December 2006
- 18 European court upholds decision to fine France for illegal beef ban
- 15 Blair snubbed on nuclear energy by Labour MEPs over key energy proposal
- 14 Conservatives trump Labour as Blair goes soft on the environment
- 14 Conservatives save our commercial breaks
- 12 Sir Robert Tackles Identity Theft
November 2006
- 27 Brussels bashes British bikers by threatening new driving tests for bigger motorbikes
- 20 Pressure drops on British barometer as ban threat averted
- 15 British Barometer under renewed pressure due to European Commission’s continued efforts to force ban
October 2006
- 26 Transport Minister "Complacent Over Aviation Security, Says Tory Mep
- 25 Boat owners face doubling of fuel costs unless Labour secure EU opt-out
- 25 Atkins slams Labour in light of Commission Response to Concerns about Aviation Security
- 23 DEFRA Stabs Food Agency in the Back
- 13 David Cameron is first UK party leader pledged to end the Strasbourg Parliament
- 11 North West Waterways could be first in a line of victims of Defra’s cuts
- 11 Dairy row: Conservatives say Commission attack is unfair and harsh
- 05 Sir Robert Atkins questions Chairman of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors
September 2006
- 29 Conservatives want simplified treaty not new constitution
- 29 Shark finning laws: Conservatives bite back
- 29 Don't pass the buck: European governments, not the European Union, must tackle the terrorism and illegal immigration threat
- 21 Conservative Deputy Leader urges Tony Blair to sign the petition to pull the EuroParliament out of Strasbourg
- 14 Equitable Life Committee hears from German regulator. Sir Robert Atkins MEP
- 12 Atkins Demands Major Review of Airport Security
- 07 Tomorrow Euro-MP's plan to waste £10 million
August 2006
- 30 What a lot of rot! Compost will go to landfill, rather than on the roses
- 30 ATKINS INSPECTS MANCHESTER AIRPORT SECURITY
July 2006
- 13 Atkins delighted by Cameron policy on the European Parliament
- 12 Equitable Life scandal: Regulators were intimidated by senior company bosses
- 05 Equitable Life Committee hears no regulator willing to take responsibility
June 2006
- 22 Equitable Life committee hears from British and Irish financial regulators
- 22 MEP Condemns Allocation of EU Funds to Rich German Region
- 19 MEP Backs Plans to Restart Nuclear Reprocessing at Thorp Plant
- 01 Conservative MEP Welcomes EU Court Ruling Against Ireland In Sellafield Case
- 01 Equitable Life Committee hears no regulator willing to take responsibility
- 01 Council of Competitiveness Ministers Agree Services Directive
May 2006
- 18 "Ban imports made by Chinese slave labour," demand Conservatives
- 18 Conservative MEP welcomes Lancashire's decision to remain at Old Trafford
- 18 Former Minister for the Environment backs PM's call for an Atomic Future
- 12 Conservative Deputy Leader in Europe says Constitution is dead - calls for reform in Europe
- 09 Commission Power Bid on Aviation Security Infuriates MEP
- 09 Conservative MEP welcomes EU Batteries Directive
- 05 MEP Angered at Spanish Challenge over Gibraltar Airport
- 05 END OF THE BEEF BAN: CONSERVATIVES TO HOLD CELEBRATION BARBECUE
April 2006
- 27 Equitable Life Boss Interrogated at a European Parliament Special Committee
- 27 Atkins fights corner for Bolton Pensioner
- 07 European Parliament agrees to another year of Strasbourg sittings
- 07 Get your earmuffs ready: new EU noise directive comes into force tomorrow
- 07 British Conservatives are vociferous champions of liberalisation
- 07 MEPs want diabetes taken more seriously
- 04 EU announces plan to compensate poultry farmers for bird flu
- 04 Mobile roaming charges: Operators should cut their prices before the Summer
- 04 Europe should stop interfering in Britain's road safety
- 04 Bovine TB tests inflict vast costs and have little proven benefit
March 2006
- 21 Defra must provide compensation to farmers hit by late payments fiasco
- 21 Light ale must not be barred by EU health claims legislation
- 20 Shift workers will be hit by European Court ruling
- 20 Complementary medicines added to new EU Health legislation thanks to Conservative MEPs
- 20 Call to tackle 'gold-plating' must be heard, says Conservative MEP
- 14 Conservative MEP Sir Robert Atkins today welcomed the news that EU experts have finally approved the total lifting of the ban on exports of British beef.
- 14 Conservative MEP brings the fight to protect the Cumberland Sausage to the heart of Europe
February 2006
- 22 Malfunctioning European energy market is exacerbating energy price rises
- 22 Gibraltar sold short on aviation security
- 22 Equitable Life Committee decides victims must come first
- 16 Chickens will live a less paltry life after MEP vote
- 16 Shetland fisheries safe but UKIP ticks the wrong box
- 08 “Tourism must not suffer” says Conservative MEP, as he slams Lakes Information Centre closures.
- 03 Equitable Life inquiry may give new hope to a million policy holders
- 03 EU law puts White Van Man in the firing line
- 03 Tory MEPs have a lotta bottle
- 03 School pupils could have to sit through lessons about the EU
January 2006
- 31 British Pinta is already saved
- 27 Conservative MEP backs Blackpool’s bid for Super Casino
- 27 Conservative MEP calls for Government action in West Cumbria to deal with the long term impact of nuclear decommissioning
- 27 Former Environment Minister and North West Conservative MEP Sir Robert Atkins, speaks out against the proposed wind farm near Rochdale.
- 27 Give the farmers their money now or pay them interest for your bungling, MEP tells Beckett
- 25 Biofuels must play an important part of Europe’s energy supply
- 19 UK ports safe after MEPs reject EU directive
- 19 Equitable Life pensioners a step closer to the truth
- 19 Sensible and proportional Bathing Water Directive set to become law within two years
- 19 EU’s relationship with neighbouring states must be based on democracy, prosperity and security
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
- 19 Conservative MEPs and the relationship between the EPP-ED
- 19 UK snoozes on EU ‘booze cruises’
- 19 Tory MEPs and the EPP-ED
September 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
- 20 Dear Fellow Conservative,
- 12 Professional qualifications gain the recognition they deserve
- 12 Working Time Directive: Labour MEPs' defiance shows how little respect Blair now commands
April 2005
March 2005
October 2004
August 2004
May 2004
April 2004
February 2004
- 19 North West Jobs threatened by Commission Chemicals Legislation
- 17 Commissioners Must Take Political Responsibility over Fraud
- 17 ATKINS FIGHTS FOR COCKLE FISHING INDUSTRY
- 17 Working Time Opt-Out
- 17 Labour MEPs Threaten UK Opt-Out
- 17 Brown Faces EU Criticism Over Spending
January 2004
- 30 Demand a Referendum on a new European Constitution
- 15 Conservative MEPs Lift Threat to Red Ensign
- 15 "Made in Britain" Labels May be Banned
- 15 Atkins fights for the nuclear industry - Again!
October 2003
- 24 Organ Trafficking Must Be Wiped Out
- 20 Britain to Lose Over £700 Million
- 13 No To North West Regional Assembly
- 09 Sir Robert's speech on trade at the Conservative party conference
- 03 Atkins Demands Commission Leadership in WTO Talks
- 03 EU Ban on Cat and Dog Fur Trade
September 2003
- 24 Atkins Calls For EU Leadership
- 23 Letter to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph
- 12 ATKINS "DECLARES HIS INTEREST IN NUCLEAR INDUSTRY"!
May 2003
- 23 Letter to The Times on Regional Assemblies
- 15 LABOUR AND LIBERAL MEPS ROCK BNFL!
- 09 Local Election Campaign Trail for 2003
March 2003
January 2003
- 27 SHOW YOU CARE - CHALLENGE TO MEPS
- 24 STOP THE TRADE IN FILTHY FUR!
- 20 UK Regions Losing Millions as EU Funding Scandal Gets Worse
December 2002
November 2002
- 30 Labour MEPs challenged to justify backing for more Red Tape
- 29 "In answer to a letter from Mr. Steve Machin, Chief Executive of the NW Regional Assembly, on the Regional Assemblies Bill."
October 2002
September 2002
August 2002
July 2002
- 11 ATKINS FIGHTS FOR COCKLE FISHING INDUSTRY
- 09 DANISH TRADE PRESIDENCY CONFIRMS HOSTILITY TO MUGABE REGIME
- 01 "French ban on British Lamb delayed because of MEP pressure"
June 2002
May 2002
- 16 EU SWALLOWS TOURISM FOLLOWING VOTE IN STRASBOURG
- 14 MEP SUPPORTS NUCLEAR INDUSTRY WORKERS
- 09 WHITE PAPER CALLS TIME ON HISTORIC COUNTY COUNCILS IN THE NORTH WEST
April 2002
- 17 "A Ticklish Problem" declares Trade Commissioner Lamy"
- 10 ATKINS SPEAKS UP FOR THE REGION'S DEFENCE INDUSTRIES
- 03 Foot & Mouth Inquiry to visit North West
March 2002
- 26 Former UK Minister addresses EU Public Inquiry in Brussels -
- 14 "Blair to blame for Beef Ban", says local Euro-MP"
- 13 US steel tariffs - EU must make amends for Labour
- 06 LABOUR MEP JOINS TORIES
- 06 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO PROTEST US STEEL TARIFFS
- 06 SAVE OUR GRAVES
- 05 North West Euro-MP makes a noise about noise
February 2002
- 27 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT FOOT & MOUTH COMMITTEE TO VISIT CUMBRIA
- 27 EURO MP MEETS SRI LANKAN PRIME MINISTER
- 05 KEEP GIBRALTAR BRITISH!
- 02 ATKINS VISITS THE CUMBRIAN FOOT & MOUTH BURIAL SITE
January 2002
- 22 New threat of fly-tipping across the North West
- 21 LORRY DRIVERS TOLD WHAT TO EAT IN NEW EU REPORT
- 16 CONFIRMATION OF EU PUBLIC INQUIRY
December 2001
- 19 ATKINS GETS PROMOTION!
- 13 "EU INQUIRY INTO FOOT AND MOUTH WILL BE OPEN AND PUBLIC, SAYS MEP"
- 13 FRENCH BAN ON BRITISH BEEF DECLARED ILLEGAL: TORY MEPS CALL ON UK GOVERNMENT TO ACT
- 12 "SWEDISH GREEN COMMISSIONER HAS GOT IT WRONG!"
November 2001
- 29 Spanish Conservative Minister to Defend British Interests
- 28 ATKINS DEMANDS ACTION ON AIRLINE SECURITY - AGAIN!
- 21 Questions for the Commission
- 21 Synchrotron Project - Labour Betrayal
- 21 Monthly newsletter Sir Robert reports:-
- 21 Monthly newsletter Sir Robert reports:-
- 20 PRESSURE ON GOVERNMENT TO MEET AVIATION SECURITY COSTS
- 17 NO BAIL OUT FOR INEFFICIENT AIRLINES!
- 14 Anger at Labour and LibDem let down over UK ports
- 07 North West Beaches
October 2001
- 23 "Hands off Sellafield!"
- 22 Speech on Sellafield & Airline Crisis
- 15 Further Support for Sellafield
- 11 No State Aids for failing airlines
- 04 EU must ensure Airline Safety
September 2001
May 2001
April 2001
March 2001
- 20 "EU AID - "USE IT OR LOSE IT" SAYS NORTH WEST MEP"
- 15 ATKINS MEETS NFU LEADER IN STRASBOURG OVER FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
- 13 "DEBATE ON THE TRANSPORTATION OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL REPORT - EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT (STRASBOURG) 12TH MARCH, 2001."
- 13 North West MEP Speaks up for the Nuclear Industry
- 13 Save our Tourist Industry
- 12 TRADES UNION LEADERS THANK SIR ROBERT ATKINS
- 09 ATKINS QUESTIONED BY THE HOUSE OF LORDS!
- 02 MEP BANNED FROM PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
January 2001
- 25 TORY MEP'S LEAD IN REJECTION OF FRENCH GREEN ANTI-NUCLEAR REPORT
- 14 NORTH WEST TORY MEP BANNED FROM SPEAKING
- 07 REPORT CONFIRMS MY FEARS
November 2000
- 22 ATKINS SLAMS ANTI-NUCLEAR REPORT
- 21 LABOUR CAVE IN ON BRITISH INTERESTS - AGAIN!
- 21 LABOUR MAKE LITTLE NOISE FOR BRITISH INTERESTS
- 19 Sir Robert Atkins and Michael Jack MP meet with Fylde Pig Farmers
- 10 Graham O'Hare and Sir Robert meet with Preston North End's Chief Executive
October 2000
September 2000
- 13 Support for North West Fishermen
- 06 Save our Soccer Campaign Launch
- 06 Save our Soccer
- 05 Labour's Fishy Policy Destroys Industry say MEPs
August 2000
July 2000
- 21 Atkins on West Cumbria Jobs Visit
- 21 "Letter to Elliot Morley, MP, Minister for Fishing"
- 20 Atkins Lobbies for North West Fishermen
- 17 Atkins Questions EC Commissioner about threat to Postal Services
- 14 Sir Robert Atkins Speaks out for British Nuclear Industry
June 2000
- 29 NW Regional Assembly
- 15 NW Regional Assembly
- 06 "EUROPEAN TRANSPORT TAX - THE MADNESS CONTINUES, SAYS TORY MEP"
May 2000
April 2000
- 11 Synchrotron Project - Labour Betrayal
- 04 Cheshire Farmers
- 04 NORTH WEST STITCHED UP BY LABOUR OVER DARESBURY
March 2000
- 22 Air Traffic Congestion
- 22 Synchrotron Project to leave the NW
- 10 Support for Sellafield
- 01 "ATKINS JOINS "THE MARCH FOR MILK"
February 2000
- 22 DIAMOND SYNCHROTRON PROJECT
- 21 The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Atkins MEP met North West representatives of the Road Haulage Association last Friday and was shocked to hear the costs that local hauliers were having to pay compared to their Continental European competitors.
- 15 "LABOUR "RENEGING ON DEPRIVED AREAS" CLAIM"
January 2000
- 21 Conservative MEPs act to prevent Labour cronyism on European aid
- 18 Atkins Presses the Case for Tourism
December 1999
- 01 ATC
November 1999
October 1999
- 21 Local Food Producers on show at Tory conference
- 10 The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Atkins MEP visited the Morecambe Bay Gas Field
- 10 Junior Doctors receive Tory MEP support as they attempt to reduce hours
September 1999
- 01 "Regional Bureaucracy across the North West Riddled with Labour's Crony Culture" says Sir Robert Atkins MEP"
- 01 East Timor
July 1999
- 01 Sir Robert Atkins MEP has been appointed the Conservative Spokesman on Transport Tourism and Regional Policy in the European Parliament.
- 01 Conservative MEPs call for improvement to Air Traffic Control System
