Following today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the Commission’s proposal to establish an Entry/Exit System to register entry and exit data of non-EU nationals crossing the external borders of EU Member States, the European Commission issued the following statement: … read more
I had a meeting with Matt Hancock to draw his attention to some small business constituents who are finding it difficult or impossible to secure access to superfast br0adband at an affordable price. I also raised service quality issues for a range of constituents who do have superfast services but do not always find they offer the speed and capacity required.
The Minister said he as well aware of these issues which are common across the country. He is working on ways to expand coverage more rapidly and to ensure good quality service. He promised further initiatives to foster more and better service. He also sought my views on how we should undertake the next stage, going from superfast to ultrafast which will require fibre into the home or office.
I will keep people posted with progress, and will continue to work with Superfast Berkshire who are responsible locally.
read moreKeir Starmer MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, responding to David Davis telling the Brexit select committee that Parliament might not get to vote on the final Brexit deal until after we leave the EU, said:
“David Davis and Theresa May’s comments only add to the confusion and chaos over the Government’s approach to the Brexit negotiations.
“Labour has been clear from the outset that Parliament must have the final say on the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union before March 2019.
“Ministers must urgently clarify their comments and accept Parliament will not be side-lined.”
read moreThe European Commission today published its 2018 Call for Proposals for Erasmus+, the European Union’s programme for mobility and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport. With its annual budget expected to increase by €200 million, Erasmus+ will provide an unprecedented … read more
Président Juncker en Guyane: le partenariat renforcé avec les régions ultrapériphériques et l’Europe de l’espace au cœur de la visite Deux jours après la présentation de la nouvelle stratégie européenne pour les régions ultrapériphériques, le président Juncker, accompagné de la … read more