“The Confederation of British Industry is “blindly backing” EU membership without any criticism or thought, according to a Conservative MEP.”
Read David’s interview by the International Business Times here.
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David Campbell Bannerman MEP Mission Statement
As a Conservative MEP I am:
A true Eurosceptic – with strong principles and the conviction to seek UK withdrawal from the EU
A hard working MEP who has defended our interests courageously in Europe
Devoted to serving the whole of the East of England equally and without favouritism.
MEP praises Fearnley-Whittingstall for fishing policy breakthrough
David Campbell Bannerman MEP with anti-discard protestors.
One of the region’s Euro-MPs has made a strong speech against the current disgraceful fish discards imposed on local fishermen by the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), in a bid to save what remains of the centuries-old industry.
Eastern region MEP David Campbell Bannerman, made the speech as part of a long anticipated debate in the European Parliament on the Common Fisheries Policy, that follows protests from the public and celebrities, such as TV Chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his Fish Fight, which David signed up to early on.
The protests have been against the current rules that force fishermen to throw back any fish caught above their strict quota, even though the fish are already dead by the time they have to be discarded, with discards reaching up to 90{6c073e6ddc991e32b987c2976a0494c1ef7e7c4976e02d56946b9937f4a8f0f4} in some UK waters.
Although the debate today did not fix a precise date for the removal of the discard rules, a timetable for such decisions to be made was agreed.
In his speech to the Parliament Mr Campbell Bannerman, a member of the International Trade Committee, said: “I welcome the limited reforms passed today, despite strong resistance. All credit to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for his sterling efforts and to ECR Group.
“I fear however that this is still rather like spraying perfume on a long, dead fish – the bad odour lingers on.
“The Common Fisheries Policy has been a disaster. It has failed both to secure fish stocks and to support fishing jobs. The East of England fishing community has been devastated by it, and fishing right across the UK.
“The issue of discards in particular is an absolute disgrace: the practice of throwing edible, dead fish back in the sea. Discards are up to 90{6c073e6ddc991e32b987c2976a0494c1ef7e7c4976e02d56946b9937f4a8f0f4} in some areas. Norway and Iceland have never had discards, and regard them as criminal. So why has it taken so long for the EU to follow, and why do we still have measures such as Article 119(/4) which wanted still to allow some discards ?
“The problem continues.”
Speaking in Strasbourg after the vote, the MEP added: “I have been contacted by a huge amount of constituents angry at the current situation, and urging support for the ending of discards.
“Today’s vote puts in place a mandate for that change to take place, and for the sake of my concerned constituents and the future of the fishing industry in the Eastern Counties, I will not let this matter drop until these outrageously wasteful discards are ended.”
ENDS
Picture shows: DCB with anti-discard protestors
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‘Direct assault on sovereignty’? EU resolution forces members to beef up security
From Russia Today:
The European Parliament has voted through a resolution calling for national militaries to ramp up their might. The EU believes economic downfall must not become a pretext to give up defense and security efforts….
MEP David Campbell Bannerman from the UK Conservative Party voted against the move and slammed the move. Bannerman told RT that Brussels is encroaching on the sovereignty of its members, with Britain relinquishing control of its own defense and security decisions.
Read the full story and David’s comments here:
David Campbell Bannerman MEP Mission Statement
As a Conservative MEP I believe my role is:
To promote what I and my party believes in, particularly our policies, through public speaking and media opportunities…
To represent my constituents to the best of my ability in the European Parliament.
To highlight, challenge and vote against bad and damaging EU legislation and EU initiatives of detriment to the United Kingdom.
David Campbell Bannerman MEP for the Eastern Counties
As a Conservative MEP I believe my role is:
To represent my constituents to the best of my ability in the European Parliament…
To highlight, challenge and vote against bad and damaging EU legislation and EU initiatives of detriment to the United Kingdom.
To promote what I and my party believes in, particularly our policies, through public speaking and media opportunities.