A Northern Ireland MEP has hit out at what
she’s calling ‘scaremongering’ tactics by the Government in its efforts to persuade
UK citizens to vote to remain in the EU. The DUP MEP Diane Dodds says Irish
politicians are needlessly raising alarm over threats to peace and stability in
Northern Ireland if Britain votes to leave the EU on June 23rd. She says
the Irish government does not have the right to interfere in the lives of
citizens in the North.
Out words: for scaremongering
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The European Commission must immediately
bring forward laws to ensure farmers are treated equally in the food supply
chain. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy who is calling for EU legislation
to ensure farmers receive fair treatment and a proper income. 600 MEPs voted
today for a resolution urging the Commission to bring forward rules to end
practices that are unfair to farmers, such as delayed payments, market access
restrictions and being forced to sell below production cost. However Mr Carthy
is concerned that the Commission will not stand firm against the interests of
retailers and processors.
Out words: as possible
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The European Parliament today overwhelmingly
voted through a resolution urging the European Commission to bring forward
proposals to end unfair practices in the food supply chain. MEPs want to see
fair and transparent relations among food suppliers, distributors and producers.
It’s hoped that practices such as delayed payments, unilateral changes to
contracts and restrictions to markets will be consigned to the past. The Sinn
Fein MEP Matt Carthy says he hopes that income imbalances in the food supply
chain will be tackled
Out words: a huge profit
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