Nikki Sinclaire
MEP will pitch her mobile surgery at this weekend’s Three Counties Show, and
will be on hand to discuss farmers concerns about EU reforms that look set to
harm their industry.
The Independent
MEP will be the only MEP at the
event with a mobile surgery.
Nikki will also
be engaging farmers about the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which is
being 'reviewed' for reform this year. 48% of the EU budget is spent on
agriculture with the French, Germans and Spanish the main beneficiaries. Britain
joined the EU after CAP was formed and struggled for its fair share with the
French in particular not willing to give up their national interest.
Nikki said
"Blair freely gave away half of the 'Thatcher Rebate' to obtain talks about
reform, now we must push the French to act equitably"
Nikki Sinclaire said,
’Reform of the CAP is firmly back on the political agenda in 2012 as the EU
gears up for the next round of changes, scheduled for 2013. I want as many
British farmers to be involved in the consultation process as possible as
ultimately any changes could severely impact their ability to do their
jobs’’
Along with her
team of advisers, Nikki will be on hand to discuss the contents of the leaflet
she has produced for the event - entitled “Rural Life Matters”.
The 4 page
leaflets details the work Nikki is doing in Brussels to protect the West
Midlands agricultural sector. This includes details of the written declaration
both Miss Sinclaire and fellow West Midlands MEP Mike Nattrass tabled to
prevent cheap battery eggs being imported into the UK, which damages the UK’s
egg industry which is worth around £561 million per annum and employs over
23,000 people.
Nikki Sinclaire
said of the event, “As an Independent MEP, I will always speak up in Brussels
in support of British farmers. Using official channels I will continue to urge
the European Commission to have greater consultation with British farmers over
future proposals.
With over
100,000 people expected to attend this show over the weekend, I’m very excited
to be at the event and can’t wait to speak to as many people as possible
Farming and
agriculture are major employers in my constituency, and knowing how I can make
things easier for the sector in terms of EU legislation, is essential work”.
There will also
be a unique opportunity for those in attendance to submit suggestions for
questions to be asked of the EU’s commissioner of Agriculture, Dacian Ciolo.
Nikki will then be able to table these questions in Brussels.
As well as
engaging on agricultural topics, Nikki’s team will be asking visitors whether
the EU gets their goat, with information about Campaign for a Referendum and a
chance to sign the petition. Ms Sinclaire’s ongoing campaign is calling for a
referendum on the UK’s continued membership of the European Union.
-ENDS-
The Three
Counties show in Malvern runs from the 15th - 17th June,
from 7.30am - 6.30pm
Nikki Sinclaire will be in attendance
at all 3 days of this event.
