east midlands candidates for Europe

East Midlands Labour Party members have selected 5 candidates to stand for Labour in the European elections this June.

Glenis Wilmott

Glenis has been the Labour Member of the European Parliament since February 2006. During that time Glenis has fought hard for the rights of people in the East Midlands. She has campaigned for increased protection for workers from third party violence, free fruit for schools, increased toy safety legislation and for an increase on the ban on tobacco advertising. Read more…

Roy Kennedy

Previously the Regional Director for the East Midlands Labour Party, Roy is now the Labour Party’s Director of Finance and Compliance. Roy is delighted to have been selected as a candidate for the 2009 European elections. He knows that it is only Labour MEPs that are working hard for the people of the East Midlands. Read more…

Kathy Salt

Kathy commenced her political career as a parish councillor at the age of 21. Since then, she has held positions as a town councillor and a borough councillor in Amber Valley. Kathy knows that Labour is campaigning hard to protect workers in the East Midlands and wants to see this work continue. Read more…

David Morgan

David Morgan has previously represented Northampton Park ward on Northamptonshire County Council. He has twice stood for the parliamentary seat of Blaby (South Leicestershire) and has worked as an advisor to an MP, and MEP and currently for three Labour Peers. Read more…

Cate Taylor

Cate knows that being in Europe is very important. “Being a part of Europe means we can be more effective in targeting problems such as the economic downturn, tackling climate change and the fight against terrorism - issues which cannot be solved by the UK alone. Read more…