Fiona in the North East

Fiona has represented North East England in the European Parliament since her election in 2004. Fiona is extremely active in the region and continuously campaigns for improved services, more funding and a better deal for the North East.

Below is an outline of Fiona's work in the region.

Economy

Fiona has a strong record of working with local businesses across North East England. Over the past five years she has engaged with companies as diverse as utility firms, car and other manufacturers, British sustainable biofuel producers... Read more

Funding for North East England

Fiona is active in promoting EU funding possibilities for North East businesses, in particular with regard to research and development. A substantial amount of funding remains unused each year... Read more

Environment

Fiona's work on the environment covers several key areas including climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy and rubbish... Read more

Transport

Fiona has lobbied for several rail lines being reopened in North East England. She wrote to Rail Minister Tom Harris MP ahead of his visit to the region, urging him to re-open the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne railway line... Read more

Fishing and Farming

Fiona has been vocal on fishing and farming issues, calling for increases in specific fishing quotas and raising concerns over Brazilian beef...Read more

Consumer protection

Fiona lobbies for a variety of improvements in consumer protection, ranging from reduced charges for mobile phones to better food labelling...Read more

Health

Fiona has campaigned on a number of health related issues throughout the region as well as in the European Parliament.

Development & Fair Trade

Fiona campaigns on a number of development issues in the North East. She has been particularly active in promoting fair trade across the region's cities. Read more

Human Rights

Fiona is frequently asked by North East constituents to act on human rights issues affecting individuals and communities in the North East. Read more.

Animal Welfare

Fiona has repeatedly used her position as a Euro-MP to highlight cases of animal cruelty and to lobby for animal welfare groups in Brussels. Read more.

Other work

Fiona works on many additional issues affecting the North East, including post offices and child support... Read more.