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15 Most Recent Stories From Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP News StoriesWed 26th Nov 2008: Cyprus grant of residence to gay Iranian refugee welcomed Commenting on the case of Abbas Bagherian, the Iranian gay asylum seeker who sought refuge in Cyprus, Liberal Democrat justice and human rights spokeswoman Sarah Ludford MEP welcomed the decision of the Cyprus Minister of the Interior to grant him resident status. Fri 21st Nov 2008: MEPs call for action on bee emergency MEPs have pressed for EU action to stop the declining bee population which threatens not just honey but the pollination of plants and thus food production. MEPs call for urgent abolition of cluster bombs MEPs have called on EU states to ensure swift ratification and implementation of the Convention on Cluster Bombs adopted in May this year. It opens for signature in December and will come into force once 30 ratifications have been obtained. Chief Rabbi tells MEPs EU needs 'covenants' Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament as part of the European year of intercultural dialogue. Thu 20th Nov 2008: European Parliament fails to open up Europe for skilled migrants Labour MEPs support protectionist measures Wed 19th Nov 2008: MEPs to back end to AIDs discrimination In time for World Aids Day, MEPs are set to endorse a resolution on HIV/AIDs, calling on the EU Commission and Member States to formulate a comprehensive strategy for early diagnosis and care. Thu 13th Nov 2008: MEPs highlight child sufferers on World Diabetes Day To mark World Diabetes Day (14th November), the European Parliaments working group on diabetes is next week hosting a discussion with children and successful sportspeople in Strasbourg, to address some of the challenges faced by young people living with diabetes. Fri 7th Nov 2008: Fight against anti-Semitism and fascism as relevant as ever Sunday 9th November marks International Day against anti-Semitism and fascism. Liberal Democrat MEP for London Sarah Ludford is at Richmond synagogue on Saturday Nov 8th for the Remembrance Day service and will next week in Brussels join leaders from faith communities at an event to commemorate 'Kristallnacht'. Labour party in Europe threatens right to work overtime Labour Euro-MPs have defied and embarrassed Gordon Brown by voting with other Socialist MEPs in the European Parliament to axe the UK's opt out from the EU Working Time Directive. LibDems call for UK and EU action on identity theft The EU as well as the UK government is being pressed by the Liberal Democrats to do more to tackle identity theft. Tue 4th Nov 2008: Sarah joins the debate on what a new US president means for Europe Follow this link to see Sarah join other MEPs in a debate about the impact of a new US president on US-EU relations Thu 23rd Oct 2008: Chinese dissident win of European Freedom prize no block to MEP human rights delegation Chinese political activist Hu Jia has won the European Parliament's Sakharov prize for freedom of thought. The award goes to individuals who have made an important contribution to human rights or democracy, and previous winners include Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi and Xanana Gusmao of East Timor. Wed 22nd Oct 2008: EU strengthens protection of timeshare investors The European Parliament today approved a revised Directive on timeshare holiday rights. The new legislation will cover established timesharing holiday properties as well as newer forms of holiday clubs centred around boats, caravans and cruise ships. It aims to better protect consumers by clarifying their rights, including provisions such as a 14-day cooling-off period to buyers after signing the contract and easing access to court in the event of a dispute. Body scanner 'virtual strip search' use requires privacy debate Tories attempt to delay vote on key resolution Law Lords decision a heavy blow for Chagos justice The House of Lords has ruled in favour of the UK government - which appealed against previous court rulings - and said that the Chagos islanders have no right to return home. Earlier Stories Complete archive on the official site
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