European Parliament

People living in the North West of England are currently represented in the European Parliament by the following Labour MEP's:

Arlene McCarthy
http://www.arlenemccarthy.labour.co.uk

Brian Simpson
http://www.briansimpsonmep.co.uk/

Gary Titley (Labour's Leader in Europe)
http://www.garytitley.com/

Gary Titley was elected as the MEP for the former Greater Manchester West Euro Constituency in 1989, he has had a distinguished career working in Europe for the benefit of the people in the North West and all of the UK.
Gary has decided not to stand for election in 2009.

Labour Party members across the North West have decided that the following Labour Party candidates will contest the European elections in 2009:

Arlene McCarthy MEP, Brian Simpson MEP, Theresa Griffin, Stephen Carter, Jane Clarke, Riaz Ahmad, Claire Johnston & Brian Boag.

Gary Titley MEP, Labour's Leader in Europe, said: "I am delighted with the selection of candidates. Labour has managed to draw together very strong teams for the European elections in 2009. I am especially pleased that half of our candidates are women."

Labour's Achievements in Europe (PDF 36KB)