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Report Number: 5554	Date: 2/7/2009
Title: Yorks/Humber MEP urges companies cutting jobs to go beyond EU redundancy rules (2 of 2)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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With news of potential job losses at Scunthorpe aerosol plant ColepCCL, one of the region’s MEPs has been reacting from Brussels. Liberal Democrat Diana Wallis says EU rules about how workers should be treated if they’re made redundant are a minimum. So if companies do have to let employees go in the recession, she thinks they should try to go further if possible to help those workers.
Interviewee: Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: as soon as possible
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Report Number: 5553	Date: 2/7/2009
Title: Yorks/Humber MEP urges companies cutting jobs to go beyond EU redundancy rules (1 of 2)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Companies making job cuts in the recession should try to go beyond the EU minimum standards for treating the workers they’re making redundant. That’s the message from Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber Diana Wallis. She was reacting from Brussels to more bad news for jobs in her own constituency – potential redundancies at Scunthorpe aerosol plant ColepCCL.
Interviewee: Diana Wallis MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 10 seconds
Out-words: if they possibly can
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Report Number: 5552	Date: 1/7/2009
Title: SE consumers & environment to benefit from standard mobile phone charger says MEP (2 of 2)
Of interest to: South East
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South East MEP Richard Ashworth is welcoming an agreement by mobile phone makers to introduce a standard charger that will work with different brands. It comes after the European Commission asked the industry for action to make life easier for consumers and to cut waste. It’ll be introduced from 2010 onwards. Mr Ashworth from the Conservatives says that means the days of forgetting your charger and being unable to borrow one that fits will be over.
Interviewee: Richard Ashworth MEP (Conservative)
Duration: 0 minutes 9 seconds
Out-words: won't wash anymore
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Report Number: 5551	Date: 1/7/2009
Title: SE consumers & environment to benefit from standard mobile phone charger says MEP (1 of 2)
Of interest to: South East
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Mobile phone producers have agreed to make a standard charger that will work with different brands. The industry was asked to come up with a common charger by the European Commission. It means you’ll be able to keep the same charger even when you change your mobile phone. Conservative MEP for the South East Richard Ashworth says that will cut waste, helping the environment.
Interviewee: Richard Ashworth MEP (Conservative)
Duration: 0 minutes 18 seconds
Out-words: it's unnecessary landfill
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Report Number: 5550	Date: 1/7/2009
Title: West Midlands consumers & environment to benefit from standard mobile phone charger says MEP (2 of 2)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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West Midlands MEP Malcolm Harbour is welcoming an agreement by mobile phone makers to introduce a standard charger that will work with different brands. It comes after the European Commission asked the industry for action to make life easier for consumers and to cut waste. Mr Harbour from the Conservatives says it’s good for the environment that we won’t need a new charger every time we get a new phone.
Interviewee: Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative)
Duration: 0 minutes 8 seconds
Out-words: chargers as well
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Report Number: 5549	Date: 1/7/2009
Title: West Midlands consumers & environment to benefit from standard mobile phone charger says MEP (1 of 2)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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Mobile phone producers have agreed to make a standard charger that will work with different brands. The industry was asked to come up with a common charger by the European Commission. It means you’ll be able to keep the same charger even when you change your mobile phone. Conservative MEP for the West Midlands Malcolm Harbour says that will cut waste, helping the environment.
Interviewee: Malcolm Harbour MEP (Conservative)
Duration: 0 minutes 11 seconds
Out-words: charger will fit
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Report Number: 5548	Date: 30/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Plaid MEP wants to use new role to re-connect EU with Welsh people (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Following reports 5546 and 5547 (available at www.radioep.com) with Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans, raw audio of the full interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru)
Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds
Out-words: know my name
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Report Number: 5547	Date: 30/6/2009
Title: Plaid MEP wants to use new role to re-connect EU with Welsh people (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Plaid Cymru MEP Jill Evans has a new, high-ranking position in the European Parliament. She’s been elected to lead a group of nationalist and regionalist Euro-MPs called the European Free Alliance. And because the alliance sits with the Greens in the European Parliament, she also becomes Vice President of the bigger group. She told us that one of her key priorities is to tackle the disconnection between Brussels and ordinary people in Wales.
Interviewee: Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru)
Duration: 0 minutes 29 seconds
Out-words: couple of years
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Report Number: 5546	Date: 30/6/2009
Title: Plaid MEP wants to use new role to re-connect EU with Welsh people (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Plaid Cymru Euro-MP Jill Evans wants to use a new high-ranking role at the European Parliament to try to re-connect Brussels with people in Wales. She’s just been elected President of a group of nationalist and regionalist MEPs called the European Free Alliance. And because the alliance sits with the Greens in the Parliament, she also becomes Vice President of that bigger group. One of her ideas to bridge the gap between Brussels and Welsh voters is to give Wales the chance to have a European Commissioner.
Interviewee: Jill Evans MEP (Plaid Cymru)
Duration: 0 minutes 28 seconds
Out-words: government in Wales
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Report Number: 5545	Date: 29/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Renewed threat to Scottish sea anglers warns MEP (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
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Following reports 5543 and 5544 (available at www.radioep.com) with Conservative MEP for Scotland Struan Stevenson, raw audio of the full interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: Struan Stevenson MEP (Scotland)
Duration: 5 minutes 34 seconds
Out-words: to the British ministers
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Report Number: 5544	Date: 29/6/2009
Title: Renewed threat to Scottish sea anglers warns MEP (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
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Leisure angling faces a renewed threat from Brussels. That’s according to Scottish Conservative MEP Struan Stevenson. He thought he’d defeated proposals he says could force recreational sea anglers to register their catch of certain species including cod, which would then count towards national fishing quotas. But despite European Parliament backing for watering down the proposals, he says the European Commission is ploughing on with its original plans. He says that would be bad for coastal communities in Scotland which make money from the pastime.
Interviewee: Struan Stevenson MEP (Scotland)
Duration: 0 minutes 24 seconds
Out-words: is just cloud-cuckoo-land
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Report Number: 5543	Date: 29/6/2009
Title: Renewed threat to Scottish sea anglers warns MEP (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
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A Scottish MEP is warning of a renewed threat from Brussels to leisure fishing. Earlier this year Struan Stevenson campaigned against proposals he said could force recreational sea anglers to register their catch of species including cod, which would then count towards national fishing quotas. And when the European Parliament voted in April to water down the proposals, he thought the campaign had been a success. But he says the European Commission is now pushing ahead with the controversial plans regardless.
Interviewee: Struan Stevenson MEP (Scotland)
Duration: 0 minutes 31 seconds
Out-words: the recreational fishermen
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Report Number: 5542	Date: 26/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) NE MEP’s new role could boost green jobs in region (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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Following reports 5540 and 5541 (available at www.radioep.com) with North East Labour MEP Stephen Hughes, raw audio of the full interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour)
Duration: 3 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: at the moment
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Report Number: 5541	Date: 26/6/2009
Title: NE MEP’s new role could boost green jobs in region (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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A North East Euro-MP wants to use his new high-ranking position in the European Parliament to help boost green jobs in the region. Socialist MEPs from all over Europe have elected Labour’s Stephen Hughes as deputy leader of their 183-strong group – the second biggest in the Parliament (called The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats). He’s hoping to use his increased influence to help create employment in wind power and other green technologies in the North East.
Interviewee: Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour)
Duration: 0 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: than ever before
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Report Number: 5540	Date: 26/6/2009
Title: NE MEP’s new role could boost green jobs in region (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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Could a North East MEP’s new high-ranking role in the European Parliament help boost green jobs in the region? Well that’s what Labour’s Stephen Hughes is hoping. He’s just been elected as deputy leader of the Socialist Euro-MPs in the European Parliament – the second biggest group there (called The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats). He says it’ll give him a much stronger voice on behalf of the North East. And creating jobs in wind power and other green technologies in the region is high on his list of priorities.
Interviewee: Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour)
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: of green jobs
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Report Number: 5539	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 5 - Labour reaction to new Tory group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Full interview - Raw audio Labour has reacted to the announcement that the Conservatives in the European Parliament are to leave the mainstream EPP Group (European Peoples Party) and form a new group consisting of right wing fringe groups. Labour MEP Richard Corbett gave their reaction in an interview with Thomas Beuwens.
Interviewee: Richard Corbett MEP
Duration: 2 minutes 26 seconds
Out-words: shift to euro-scepticism
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Report Number: 5538	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 4 - Labour reaction to new Tory group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Are the Conservatives just following British euro-sceptic public opinion? Labour has reacted to the announcement that the Conservatives in the European Parliament are to leave the mainstream EPP Group (European Peoples Party) and form a new group consisting of right wing fringe groups.
Interviewee: Richard Corbett MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: shift in eur-scepticism
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Report Number: 5537	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 3 - Labour reaction to new Tory group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Is this good news for labour? Labour has reacted to the announcement that the Conservatives in the European Parliament are to leave the mainstream EPP Group (European Peoples Party) and form a new group consisting of right wing fringe groups. Is this good news for Labour?
Interviewee: Richard Corbett MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 57 seconds
Out-words: in the socialist group
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Report Number: 5536	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 2 - Labour react to Conservative far right links in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Have the Conservatives in the European Parliament aligned themselves with some unsavoury allies? Labour has reacted to the announcement that the Conservatives in the European Parliament are to leave the mainstream EPP Group (European Peoples Party) and form a new group consisting of right wing fringe groups.
Interviewee: Richard Corbett MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 32 seconds
Out-words: Quite outrageous
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Report Number: 5535	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: Labour reaction to new Tory group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Labour has reacted to the announcement that the Conservatives in the European Parliament are to leave the mainstream EPP Group (European Peoples Party) and form a new group consisting of right wing fringe groups. Labour MEP Richard Corbett gave their reaction
Interviewee: Richard Corbett MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 18 seconds
Out-words: strange and questionable parties
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Report Number: 5534	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: Full interview - Raw Audio - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. Conservative group leader Timothy Kirkhope is interviewed by Jim Gibbons and explains why the UK Conservatives have left the EPP and formed this new group.
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 5 minutes 43 seconds
Out-words: forming a group or not.
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Report Number: 5533	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament But does this not mirror UKIP leader Nigel Farrage's attempts to form a new centre right group?
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 12 seconds
Out-words: group or not.
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Report Number: 5532	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 8 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. But not all Conservative MEPs are happy about it, will they split from the group and return to the EPP?
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: that as well
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Report Number: 5531	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 7 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. But was it wise to split from the EPP, who are the largest group?
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 17 seconds
Out-words: centre right policy
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Report Number: 5530	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 6 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. Will this give the UK Conservatives more or less influence?
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 30 seconds
Out-words: on the main comittees
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Report Number: 5529	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 5 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. But is such a disparte group of right wing parties unstable?
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 50 seconds
Out-words: very major role
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Report Number: 5528	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 4 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. Conservative group leader Timothy Kirkhope refutes that some of the partner goups are homophobic (the Poles) or deny climate change (the Czechs).
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 49 seconds
Out-words: I have no problem with that
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Report Number: 5527	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 3 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament3 -
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. Conservative group leader denies that more countires originaly promised to join the group
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 29 seconds
Out-words: to our advantage
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Report Number: 5526	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 2 - Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. Conservative group leader Timothy Kirkhope says that this will make them the foorth largest group
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: will do so
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Report Number: 5525	Date: 23/6/2009
Title: 1 Conservatives form new group in European Parliament
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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UK Conservatives have joined with centre and centre right MEPs from eight different EU countries to form the new European Conservatives and Reform Group in the European Parliament. Conservative group leader Timothy Kirkhope explains
Interviewee: Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: In the European parliament
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Report Number: 5522	Date: 17/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Nick Griffin at European Parliament on first visit since election (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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Following reports 5520 and 5521 (available at www.radioep.com) with North West MEP-elect Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party, raw audio of the full interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: Nick Griffin MEP-elect (BNP)
Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds
Out-words: we'll work with anybody
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Report Number: 5521	Date: 17/6/2009
Title: Nick Griffin at European Parliament on first visit since election (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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Nick Griffin has been meeting far-right parties from other countries – including France’s Front National – in Brussels in a bid to forge an alliance in the European Parliament. It’s his first visit to the Parliament (Tues & Wed) since being elected. He’ll officially take his seat next month. Nick Griffin admits they don’t have enough support at present to start a formal group under the Parliament’s rules. So he says it’s “highly likely” that they’ll work together informally for the time being.
Interviewee: Nick Griffin MEP-elect (BNP)
Duration: 0 minutes 36 seconds
Out-words: same way about that
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Report Number: 5520	Date: 17/6/2009
Title: Nick Griffin at European Parliament on first visit since election (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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North West MEP-elect Nick Griffin has been making his first trip to the European Parliament in Brussels (Tues & Wed) since being elected. The British National Party leader won’t officially take his seat until July in Strasbourg. In the meantime he’s been using this Brussels visit to try to build an alliance with other far-right groups, including the French Front National. To start a formal group in the European Parliament they’d need a minimum of 25 MEPs from at least 7 EU countries. If they can’t get enough support, Nick Griffin says it's "highly likely" they'll work together on an informal basis.
Interviewee: Nick Griffin MEP-elect (BNP)
Duration: 0 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: of the threshold required
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Report Number: 5519	Date: 17/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Yorks/Humber BNP MEP-elect at European Parliament for first time since election (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Following reports 5517 and 5518 (available at www.radioep.com) with the BNP’s MEP-elect for Yorkshire and the Humber Andrew Brons, raw audio of the full interview is available for download below. He spoke to us before meeting with far-right parties in the European Parliament in Brussels, including the Front National from France.
Interviewee: Andrew Brons MEP-elect (BNP)
Duration: 5 minutes 27 seconds
Out-words: any of that's terribly relevant
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Report Number: 5518	Date: 17/6/2009
Title: Yorks/Humber BNP MEP-elect at European Parliament for first time since election (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The BNP’s Andrew Brons has been meeting far-right parties from other countries – including France’s Front National – at the European Parliament in Brussels alongside party leader Nick Griffin. It’s his first visit to the Parliament in the Belgian capital since being elected to represent Yorkshire and the Humber. He’ll officially take his seat next month. Andrew Brons doesn’t think they have enough support at present to start a formal group under the Parliament’s rules. But despite being opposed to Britain’s membership of the EU, he says they do plan to engage with the parliamentary process in Brussels and Strasbourg.
Interviewee: Andrew Brons MEP-elect (BNP)
Duration: 0 minutes 12 seconds
Out-words: looking at proposed legislation
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Report Number: 5517	Date: 17/6/2009
Title: Yorks/Humber BNP MEP-elect at European Parliament for first time since election (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The BNP’s Andrew Brons – MEP-elect for Yorkshire and the Humber – has been making his first trip to the European Parliament in Brussels since being elected. He won’t officially take his seat until July in Strasbourg. In the meantime he and party leader Nick Griffin have been using this Brussels visit to try to build links with other far-right groups, including the French Front National. To start a formal group in the European Parliament they’d need a minimum of 25 MEPs from at least 7 EU countries. Andrew Brons admits they don’t have that level of support at present.
Interviewee: Andrew Brons MEP-elect (BNP)
Duration: 0 minutes 31 seconds
Out-words: to talk to anybody
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Report Number: 5516	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) NE Euro election results: top Lib Dem’s full reaction (2 of 2)
Of interest to: North East
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Following report 5515 (available at www.radioep.com) with top Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson – leader of the Europe-wide Liberal group in the European Parliament – raw audio of his full reaction to the European election results for the North East is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: gain a foothold
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Report Number: 5515	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: NE Euro election results indicate voters see economic benefit of EU membership says top Lib Dem (1 of 2)
Of interest to: North East
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The European election results for the North East indicate that people in the region recognise the value of EU membership for the local economy. That’s the view of top Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson. He leads all of Europe’s Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament – the third biggest group there. UKIP – which wants Britain to withdraw from the EU – ranked second in terms of vote share nationally. But in the North East they came fourth, failing to win a seat. Mr Watson reckons that could well be because the region’s voters think being part of the EU is important for the economy.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 28 seconds
Out-words: to our economy
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Report Number: 5514	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) West Midlands Euro election results: top Lib Dem’s full reaction (2 of 2)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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Following report 5513 (available at www.radioep.com) with top Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson – the leader of the Europe-wide Liberal group in the European Parliament – raw audio of his full reaction to the European election results for the West Midlands is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 2 minutes 53 seconds
Out-words: that he leads
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Report Number: 5513	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: West Midlands UKIP vote “strange” given European-linked economy says top Lib Dem (1 of 2)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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UKIP’s success in the West Midlands in the European elections seems “strange” because the region’s economy is so tied up with that of the Continent. That’s the assessment by top Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson. He leads all of Europe's Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament – the third biggest group there. Over 300 000 West Midlands voters chose UKIP, which thinks that Britain should withdraw from the EU. But Mr Watson says that would not be a smart move for industry in the region.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 27 seconds
Out-words: seems to me rather strange
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Report Number: 5512	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) East Midlands Euro election results: top Lib Dem’s full reaction (2 of 2)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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Following report 5511 (available at www.radioep.com) with top Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson – the leader of the Europe-wide Liberal group in the European Parliament – raw audio of his full reaction to the European election results for the East Midlands is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds
Out-words: it's felt nationwide
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Report Number: 5511	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: East Midlands BNP support “worrying” says top Lib Dem (1 of 2)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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The level of support for the BNP in the East Midlands in the European elections is “worrying”. That’s according to a top Lib Dem MEP. Graham Watson leads all of Europe’s Liberal Democrats at the European Parliament – the third largest group there. While the BNP did not win a seat in the East Midlands, they did get over 106 000 votes.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 17 seconds
Out-words: of our society
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Report Number: 5510	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Daily Telegraph Brussels correspondent’s full reaction to European election results (3 of 3)
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Following reports 5508 and 5509 (available at www.radioep.com) with The Daily Telegraph’s Brussels correspondent Bruno Waterfield, raw audio of his full reaction to the European election results is available for download below.
Interviewee: Bruno Waterfield (Brussels correspondent for The Daily Telegraph)
Duration: 8 minutes 11 seconds
Out-words: people in UKIP
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Report Number: 5509	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: Tories should be disappointed by Euro election performance says Daily Telegraph correspondent (2 of 3)
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Despite topping the poll in the European elections, the Conservatives should be disappointed by their performance. That’s the view of The Daily Telegraph’s Brussels correspondent Bruno Waterfield. He says there isn’t the same kind of “bounce” for David Cameron as there once was for Tony Blair.
Interviewee: Bruno Waterfield (Brussels correspondent for The Daily Telegraph)
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: as Labour collapse
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Report Number: 5508	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: Gordon Brown has “no standing” in Brussels says Daily Telegraph correspondent (1 of 3)
Of interest to: All Constituencies
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Gordon Brown now has “no standing” in Brussels. That’s the view of The Daily Telegraph’s Brussels correspondent reacting to Labour’s dismal European election results. Bruno Waterfield thinks Brussels has seen the UK Prime Minister as a "dead man walking” - "a kind of political zombie" - for quite a long time anyway.
Interviewee: Bruno Waterfield (Brussels correspondent for The Daily Telegraph)
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: here in Brussels
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Report Number: 5507	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Welsh Euro election results: full reaction from top Lib Dem (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Following reports 5505 and 5506 (available at www.radioep.com) with top Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson, leader of the Europe-wide Liberal group in the European Parliament, raw audio of his full reaction to the European election results in Wales is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds
Out-words: any new ideas
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Report Number: 5506	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: Welsh Labour Euro defeat consistent with Socialist decline across EU says top Lib Dem (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Labour’s defeat in Wales in the European elections is consistent with the decline of Socialist parties across the Continent. That’s the assessment from top Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson. He leads all of Europe’s Liberal Democrats at the European Parliament – the third largest group there. Socialist parties lost across Europe’s biggest member states in these elections. Mr Watson says voters are rejecting Socialist ideas.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: standard of living
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Report Number: 5505	Date: 9/6/2009
Title: Top Lib Dem “disappointed” by party’s failure to win Welsh Euro seat (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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A top Liberal Democrat MEP admits he’s “disappointed” that his party didn’t win one of the Welsh seats in the European elections. Graham Watson leads all of Europe’s Liberal Democrats at the European Parliament – the third biggest group there. The pro-EU Lib Dems were beaten in Wales by the UK Independence Party, which wants to withdraw the UK from the EU. Mr Watson says that shows that his party must work harder to explain the pros of EU membership.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 27 seconds
Out-words: explain it to people
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Report Number: 5504	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) SW Tory's full reaction to region’s Euro election results (2 of 2)
Of interest to: South West
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Following report 5503 (available at www.radioep.com) with outgoing South West Conservative MEP Neil Parish, raw audio of his full interview is available for download below. It includes his reaction to the European election results for the region. Mr Parish didn’t stand in these European elections because he’s pursuing a Westminster seat (Tiverton and Honiton) at the next general election.
Interviewee: Neil Parish (Conservative)
Duration: 6 minutes 6 seconds
Out-words: not so good
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Report Number: 5503	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: SW Tory’s role in party’s plans for new, more Eurosceptic group in European Parliament (1 of 2)
Of interest to: South West
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Outgoing South West Tory MEP Neil Parish is in Brussels to help the Conservatives in their bid to form a new, more Eurosceptic group in the European Parliament. Mr Parish didn’t stand in these European elections because he’s pursuing a Westminster seat (Tiverton and Honiton) at the next general election. In the meantime he’s taking a behind the scenes role in finding European partners for the Tories, who decided to leave the main centre-right group in the European Parliament. He reckons Westcountry voters favour the more Euro-sceptic approach because they think the EU has too much power.
Interviewee: Neil Parish (Conservative)
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: on the doorstep
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Report Number: 5502	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Re-elected SW Lib Dem MEP reacts from Brussels to Euro election result (2 of 2)
Of interest to: South West
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Following report 5501 (available at www.radioep.com) with re-elected South West Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson, raw audio of Mr Watson’s full reaction to the region’s European election results is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 6 minutes 53 seconds
Out-words: Liberal Democrats and Conservatives
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Report Number: 5501	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: SW's Watson would have liked 2nd Lib Dem MEP for region (1 of 2)
Of interest to: South West
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Re-elected Westcountry Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson admits he’s “a little disappointed” his party didn’t win a second South West seat in the European Parliament. Mr Watson’s been reacting to the election results from the Parliament in Brussels. He reckons the Tories were “fortunate” to get their third seat. And while Mr Watson thinks his party’s vote share held up well, down by just over 1 percent, he would have liked to bring a second South West colleague out to Brussels.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 31 seconds
Out-words: work better for us
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Report Number: 5500	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Yorks/Humber BNP success: full reaction from top Lib Dem in Brussels (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Following reports 5498 and 5499 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio of the interview from Brussels with top UK Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 3 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: across the European Union
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Report Number: 5499	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: Yorks/Humber BNP success: “Be careful Europe” is message says top Lib Dem (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The BNP’s European election success in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West – and far-right gains elsewhere in Europe – should send a warning message to the EU. That’s the view of top UK Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson. He leads the Liberal group for the whole of Europe in the European Parliament – the third biggest group there. In the midst of a recession like the 1930s, he says Europe must avoid a repeat of what happened then.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 11 seconds
Out-words: in the 1930s
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Report Number: 5498	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: “Shades of 1930s” in BNP Yorkshire/Humber success says top Lib Dem (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The BNP’s European election success in Yorkshire and the Humber shows “shades of the 1930s” in the way people are reacting to recession. That’s the view from Brussels from top UK Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson. He leads all of Europe’s Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament. He says “Be careful Europe” is the message the EU must take from far-right gains not just in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West, but elsewhere in Europe.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: life here more difficult
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Report Number: 5497	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: (Raw audio) NW BNP success: full reaction from top Lib Dem in Brussels (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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Following reports 5495 and 5496 (available at www.radioep.com) raw audio from the interview with top UK Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson is available for download below.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds
Out-words: for the future
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Report Number: 5496	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: NW BNP success: government must do more on integration says top Lib Dem (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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The BNP’s European election breakthrough in the North West shows that the government must do more to integrate immigrants from other continents. That’s the message from Brussels today (Monday) from top UK Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson. He leads the Liberal group for the whole of Europe in the European Parliament.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 10 seconds
Out-words: don't have...er...people
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Report Number: 5495	Date: 8/6/2009
Title: NW BNP success: “Be careful Europe” is message says top Lib Dem (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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The BNP’s European election success in the North West and Yorkshire – and far-right gains elsewhere in Europe – should send a warning message to the EU. That’s the view of top UK Liberal Democrat MEP Graham Watson. He leads the Liberal group for the whole of Europe in the European Parliament – the third biggest group there. In the midst of a recession like the 1930s, he says Europe must avoid a repeat of what happened then.
Interviewee: Graham Watson MEP (Liberal Democrat)
Duration: 0 minutes 11 seconds
Out-words: in the 1930s
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Report Number: 5494	Date: 29/5/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Southampton European elections road show on Saturday (3 of 3)
Of interest to: South East
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Following reports 5492 and 5493 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 1 minutes 45 seconds
Out-words: a fun day
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Report Number: 5493	Date: 29/5/2009
Title: Southampton European elections road show on Saturday (2 of 3)
Of interest to: South East
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Ahead of the European elections next week (Thursday 4th June), people in Southampton will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show on Saturday (30th May). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will visit the Bargate (from 11:00) as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of big doorways representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doorways to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott – head of the European Parliament UK Office – explains the concept.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: and worthwhile event
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Report Number: 5492	Date: 29/5/2009
Title: Southampton European elections road show on Saturday (1 of 3)
Of interest to: South East
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What are the issues that matter most to voters in Southampton in next week's European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show visiting the city’s Bargate on Saturday (30th May) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doorways representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue which is most important to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. Ahead of the elections on Thursday (4th June), he says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our lives.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: in their daily lives
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Report Number: 5491	Date: 28/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Ralph Pine EU Spokesperson(3 of 3)
Of interest to: South West
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Following reports 5489 and 5490 available at www.radioep.com, attached is the raw audio of Ralph Pine, Spokesperson for the European Parliament. Mr.Pine was speaking at the EU Information Road Show in Cardiff earlier today.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds
Out-words: as a result of that
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Report Number: 5490	Date: 28/5/2009
Title: Don't let expenses scandal deter you from voting(2 of 3)
Of interest to: South West
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Don't let the MP's expenses scandal stop you from casting your vote! Thats the call from the European Parliament as the June 4th elections draw near.A 10 day, 10 cities Parliament road show is travelling the country in the run up to the elections. Today the information stands are in Plymouth city centre. The aim of the tour is to provide the public with as much information about Europe as possible ahead of the elections. Press Officer with the Parliament Ralph Pine says people need to diffrenciate between MP's and MEP's
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: as a result of that
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Report Number: 5489	Date: 28/5/2009
Title: European Parliament calls on the public to come out and vote next week (1 of 3)
Of interest to: South West
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The people of the South West are being urged to come out and exercise their vote on the 4th of June. That’s the call from the European Parliament as election day draws closer. A 10 day, 10 cities information road show organised by the Parliament is in Plymouth today providing the general public with information on Europe and how it works ahead of the elections. Press Officer with the Parliament Ralph Pine says its important that people realise the importance of Europe.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: for everybody
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Report Number: 5488	Date: 28/5/2009
Title: Exercise your vote say the people of Plymouth(2 of 2)
Of interest to: South West
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Exercise your right to vote! Thats the call from the people of Plymouth today as they attended a European Parliament road show in the city. The road show is on a ten city tour ahead of election day on the 4th of June. Its aim is to provide information to the public about Europe and how it works. These people said everyone should cast their vote next week.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: completely useless
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Report Number: 5487	Date: 28/5/2009
Title: Come out and cast your vote say the people of Plymouth (1 of 2)
Of interest to: South West
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Casting your vote on the 4th of June is extremely important. That’s the view of the people of Plymouth who attended the European Parliament road show in the city today. The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country ahead of the elections providing information to the general public about Europe and how it works.These people in the city were impressed at the information provided.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 22 seconds
Out-words: completely useless
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Report Number: 5486	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Dermot Scott speaking ahead of the EU information road show in Plymouth(3 of 3)
Of interest to: South West
Script details:
Following reports 5484 and 5485 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Birmingham road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 1 minutes 45 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5485	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Preview - European Elections Road Show hits Plymouth Today/Thursday(28th) (2of 3)
Of interest to: South West
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What are the issues that matter most to the voters of the South West in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Plymouth today (Thursday 28th, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 12 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5484	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Preview - European Elections Road Show hits Plymouth Today/Thursday(28th) (1of 3)
Of interest to: South West
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Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, the people of the South West are being invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Plymouth today (Thursday 28th, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop in the city as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: european level
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Report Number: 5483	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Ralph Pine EU Spokesperson(3 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Following the reports 5481 and 5482 attached is the raw audio of Ralph Pine, Spokesperson for the European Parliament. Mr.Pine was speaking at the EU Information Road Show in Cardiff earlier today.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds
Out-words: other reasons
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Report Number: 5482	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Don't let the MP expenses scandal deter you from voting" says the EU! (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Don't let the MP's expenses scandal stop you from casting your vote! Thats the call from the European Parliament as the Juen 4th elections draw near.A 10 day, 10 cities Parliament road show is travelling the country in the run up to the elections. Today the information stands are in Cardiff city centre. The aim of the tour is to provide the public with as much information about Europe as possible ahead of the elections. Press Officer with the Parliament Ralph Pine says people need to diffrenciate between MP's and MEP's
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 26 seconds
Out-words: come out to vote
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Report Number: 5481	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Don't forget EU issues affect you - so says the European Parliament as it urges people to vote(1 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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The people of Wales are being urged to come out and exercise their vote on the 4th of June. That’s the call from the European Parliament as election day draws closer. A 10 day, 10 cities information road show organised by the Parliament is in Cardiff today providing the general public with information on Europe and how it works ahead of the elections. Press Officer with the Parliament Ralph Pine says its important that people realise the importance of Europe.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: a good thing
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Report Number: 5480	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: EU road show gets the thumbs up in Cardiff (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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People need to understand more about the workings of the European Union before they come out to vote on the 4th of June. That’s the feeling of the people on the streets of Cardiff City today. The European Parliament road show is in Wales for the day as part of a 10 city tour ahead of election day. The aim is to provide people with information on how Europe works. These people who attended the road show today gave it the thumbs up.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 25 seconds
Out-words: people of cardiff
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Report Number: 5479	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Don't let the MP expenses scandal deter you from voting (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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The people of Wales believe that the current ongoing MP's expenses scandal shouldn't deter people from voting on the 4th of June.That’s the opinion of the people of Cardiff today as they attended a European Parliament road show in the city. The road show is on a ten city tour ahead of election day on the 4th of June. Its aim is to provide information to the public about Europe and how it works. These people say coming out to vote is extremly important.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: affect their lives
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Report Number: 5478	Date: 27/5/2009
Title: Come out and cast your vote say the people of Cardiff! (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Casting your vote on the 4th of June is extremely important. That’s the view of the people of Wales who attended the European Parliament road show in Cardiff today. The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country ahead of the elections providing information to the general public about Europe and how it works.These people who attended the road show said people need to exercise their vote.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 25 seconds
Out-words: affect our daily lives
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Report Number: 5477	Date: 26/5/2009
Title: Preview Raw Audio - European Elections Road Show hits Cardiff Today/Wednesday (27th) (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
Script details:
Following reports 5475 and 5476 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Birmingham road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 1 minutes 51 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5476	Date: 26/5/2009
Title: Preview - European Elections Road Show hits Cardiff Today/Wednesday(27th) (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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What are the issues that matter most to the Welsh voters in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Cardiff today (Wednesday 27th, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5475	Date: 26/5/2009
Title: Preview - European Elections Road Show in Cardiff Today/Wednesday(27th) (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Wales
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Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, the people of Wales are being invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Cardiff today (Wednesday 27th, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop at St.John Street as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: decided at european level
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Report Number: 5474	Date: 25/5/2009
Title: Don't let the MP's expenses scandal deter you from voting (3 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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Don’t let the ongoing MP’s expenses scandal deter you from casting your vote. That’s the call from the European Parliament as election day draws closer. An EU information road show is in Birmingham city today as part of a 10 day tour around the country in the run up to the elections on the 4th of June. Many fear that the expenses scandal will put people off from exercising their vote. However Ralph Pine, Press Officer with the European Parliament says people need to be aware of the differences between MPs and MEPS.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: thats completely normal
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Report Number: 5473	Date: 25/5/2009
Title: "Understanding how the EU works is vital" says the European Parliament (2 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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Educating yourself about Europe ahead of election day is extremely important! That’s the advice from the European Parliament as election day on the 4th of June draws closer.A 10 day, 10 cities Parliament road show is travelling the country in the run up to the elections. Today the information stands are in Birmingham city centre. The aim of the tour is to provide the public with as much information about Europe as possible ahead of the elections. Press Officer with the Parliament Ralph Pine says understanding how the EU works is vital.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: important issues together
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Report Number: 5472	Date: 25/5/2009
Title: Don't forget EU issues affect you - so says the European Parliament as it urges people to vote(1 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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The people of the West Midlands are being urged to come out and exercise their vote on the 4th of June. That’s the call from the European Parliament as election day draws closer. A 10 day, 10 cities information road show organised by the Parliament is in Birmingham today providing the general public with information on Europe and how it works ahead of the elections. Press Officer with the Parliament Ralph Pine says its important that people realise the importance of Europe.
Interviewee: Ralph Pine- Press Officer with the European Parliament
Duration: 0 minutes 18 seconds
Out-words: make decisions
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Report Number: 5471	Date: 25/5/2009
Title: Thumbs up for the European Parliament road show (3 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
Script details:
People need to understand more about the workings of the European Union before they come out to vote on the 4th of June. That’s the feeling of the people on the streets of Birmingham City today. The European Parliament road show is in the West Midlands constituency for the day as part of a 10 city tour ahead of election day. The aim is to provide people with information on how Europe works. These ladies who attended the road show today gave it the thumbs up.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: have an influence
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Report Number: 5470	Date: 25/5/2009
Title: Dont tar all politicians with the same brush - so say the people of the West Midlands(2 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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The people of the West Midlands say don’t tar all politicians with the same brush and don’t let the current ongoing MP’s expenses scandal deter you from voting. That’s the opinion of the people of Birmingham today as they attended a European Parliament road show in the city. The road show is on a ten city tour ahead of election day on the 4th of June. Its aim is to provide information to the public on Europe and how it works. Passer-by Maureen Benson says people need to see the difference between MPs and MEPs.
Interviewee: Maureen Benson- Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 25 seconds
Out-words: westminster on that
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Report Number: 5469	Date: 25/5/2009
Title: The West Midlands says cast your vote on the 4th(1 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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Casting your vote on the 4th of June is extremely important. That’s the view of the people of the West Midlands who attended the European Parliament road show in Birmingham today. The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country ahead of the elections providing information to the general public about Europe and how it works.These people who attended the road show had mixed views about exercising their vote.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 31 seconds
Out-words: what happens in Europe
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Report Number: 5468	Date: 24/5/2009
Title: Preview - Raw Audio of Dermot Scott speaking ahead of the EU road show in Birmingham(3 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
Script details:
Following reports 5466 and 5467 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Birmingham road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 1 minutes 48 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5467	Date: 24/5/2009
Title: Preview - European Parliament road show in Birmingham (2 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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What are the issues that matter most to West Midlands voters in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Birmingham today (Monday 25th, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 14 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5466	Date: 24/5/2009
Title: Monday - Preivew of the European Parliament road show in Birmingham (1 of 3)
Of interest to: West Midlands
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Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, people of the West Midlands will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Birmingham today (Monday 25th, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop at The Forum as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 24 seconds
Out-words: at European level
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Report Number: 5465	Date: 21/5/2009
Title: Don't let expenses scandal deter you from voting(2 of 2)
Of interest to: Eastern
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Don’t let the ongoing MP’s expenses scandal deter you from exercising your vote on the 4th of June. That’s the call from the head of the European Parliament’s UK Office Dermot Scott. Mr.Scott was speaking at the EU road show in Norwich today. The road show is on a 10 city tour of the country ahead of the elections, providing people with information on how the EU affects our daily lives. Dermot Scott says its extremly important that people realise the importance of Europe and how it can influence everyday issues.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 32 seconds
Out-words: as best they see fit
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Report Number: 5464	Date: 21/5/2009
Title: Come out and have your say! (1 of 2)
Of interest to: Eastern
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Come out and have your say! That’s the call from the head of the European Parliament's office in the UK Dermot Scott, as he attended the EU road show in Norwich today. Mr.Scott says its important to exercise your vote on the 4th of June. The road show is travelling the country ahead of the elections providing people with information about Europe and how it affects our daily lives. Dermot Scott says the current MP's expenses scandal should not deter people from coming out to vote, saying casting your vote has never been more important.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 14 seconds
Out-words: in force
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Report Number: 5463	Date: 21/5/2009
Title: People of the Easter Region says its important to cast your vote(3 of 3)
Of interest to: Eastern
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Casting your vote on the 4th of June is extremely important. That’s the view of the people of Norwich who attended the European Parliament road show in the city. The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country ahead of the elections providing information to the general public about Europe and how it works.Passer-by Barry Futter says people need to inform themselves about Europe before they cast their vote.
Interviewee: Barry Futter- Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 22 seconds
Out-words: before we joined Europe
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Report Number: 5462	Date: 21/5/2009
Title: Its never been more important to exercise your vote (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Eastern
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Women fought for their vote, now they should use it! That’s the view of women in Norwich who attended the European Parliament road show which is in the city To-day. The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country ahead of the elections on the 4th of June, providing the general public with information about Europe and how it works. Passer-by Nicola Poole said its never been more important to exercise your vote.
Interviewee: Nicola Poole -Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: to keep it going
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Report Number: 5461	Date: 21/5/2009
Title: European Parliament road show visits Norwich (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Eastern
Script details:
The people of the Eastern region are being asked to vote with their feet today and to come and visit The European Parliament road show which is taking place in Norwich. The aim of the road show, which is outside The Forum for the afternoon, is to provide information to the general public ahead of13 the EU elections on the 4th of June. It explains how the EU influences our daily lives with regard to certain everyday issues like jobs, health and recycling. Passer-by Nicole Poole says its extremely important for people to be informed ahead of the elections.
Interviewee: Nicola Poole -Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 13 seconds
Out-words: very interesting
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Report Number: 5460	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Dermot Scott speaking ahead of the EU information road show in Norwich (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Eastern
Script details:
Following reports 5447 and 5448 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Norwich road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 1 minutes 47 seconds
Out-words: enjoy themselves
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Report Number: 5459	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Preview - Eastern European Parliament Road Show Today/Thursday(2 of 3)
Of interest to: Eastern
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What are the issues that matter most to Eastern voters in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Norwich today (Thursday, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 14 seconds
Out-words: enjoy themselves
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Report Number: 5458	Date: 21/5/2009
Title: Preview - European Parliament road show today/Thursday (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Eastern
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Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, Eastern residents will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Norwich today (Thursday, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop at The Forum as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: at europen level
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Report Number: 5457	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Simon Duffin - Spokesperson for the European Parliament's UK Office
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
Script details:
Following report 5455 and 5456(available on radioep.com) raw audio of Simon Duffin, spokesperson for the European Parliament's UK office speaking with reporter Andrea Mott at the EU's road show in Leeds today.
Interviewee: Simon Duffin - European Parliament Spokesperson UK Office
Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds
Out-words: affect our daily lives
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Report Number: 5456	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Don't let the MP expenses scandal deter you from voting (2 of 2)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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People should not let the ongoing MP’s expenses scandal deter them from voting on the 4th of June. That’s the call from the UK Office of the European Parliament. An EU road show is touring the country ahead of the elections providing the public with information on what Europe does and how it affects our daily lives. Spokesperson for the European Parliament's UK Office Simon Duffin says the turnout could go either way on election day.
Interviewee: Simon Duffin - European Parliament Spokesperson UK Office
Duration: 0 minutes 12 seconds
Out-words: on the 4th of June
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Report Number: 5455	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Come out and vote urges the European Parliament (1 of 2)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The European Parliament is urging the electorate to come out and vote on the 4th of June. An EU road show is in Leeds today providing the public with information on Europe and how it works. The road show is on a ten city tour ahead of the elections. Spokesperson for the European Parliament office in the UK Simon Duffin says its vital that people know just how important a role Europe plays in our everyday lives.
Interviewee: Simon Duffin - European Parliament Spokesperson UK Office
Duration: 0 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: affect our daily lives
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Report Number: 5454	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: People need to inform themselves about the EU ahead of the June elections(2 of 2)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Information is vital if we are to connect Europe to our every day lives. That’s the view of Lynette Falcon who works with the information body Europe Direct in Leeds. Ms.Falcon was speaking as the European Parliament road show rolled into town today. The road show is on a ten city tour ahead of the elections providing information to the public as to how the EU works and how it affects us.Lynette Falcon says people need to inform themselves about how the EU affects us on a daily basis.
Interviewee: Lynette Falcon - Europe Direct (Leeds office)
Duration: 0 minutes 11 seconds
Out-words: rather than seem distant
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Report Number: 5453	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: It doesn't matter how you vote, as long as you do!(1 of 2)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Informing yourself about Europe is vital ahead of the upcoming European Elections. That’s the view of Lynette Falcon who works with the information body Europe Direct in Leeds. Ms.Falcon was speaking as the European Parliament road show rolled into town today. The road show is on a ten city tour ahead of the elections providing information to the public as to how the EU works and how it affects our daily lives.Lynette Falcon says it doesn’t matter how you vote as long as you do.
Interviewee: Lynette Falcon - Europe Direct (Leeds office)
Duration: 0 minutes 7 seconds
Out-words: important election
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Report Number: 5452	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: MP expenses scandal shouldn't affect EU elections (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The ongoing MP’s expenses scandal should not affect the turnout for the European elections on the 4th of June. So says John Murray of the European Movement. He was speaking today at a European Parliament road show in Leeds. The road show is on a 10 city tour ahead of the elections providing information to the general public about how the EU works. John Murray says the people need to differentiate between MPs and MEPs.
Interviewee: John Murray - European Movement
Duration: 0 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: come out and vote
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Report Number: 5451	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Its never been more important to exercise your vote say the people of Leeds (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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The People of Leeds say its never been more important to cast your vote than now. The ongoing MP’s expenses scandal should not deter people from coming out to vote according to the people who attended the European Parliament road show in the city today. The road show is on a 10 city tour ahead of the elections on June 4th providing information to the general public about how the EU works and the effect it has on our daily lives. John Murray of the European Movement says it’s never been more important to exercise your vote.
Interviewee: John Murray - The European Movement
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: do know about
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Report Number: 5450	Date: 20/5/2009
Title: Information is vital ahead of EU elections (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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A European Parliament road show has taken to the streets of Leeds today. It’s an awareness raising exercise ahead of the European elections on June 4th, which will decide our MEPs. Members of the public who visited the road show were asked to show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. These people said providing more information to people ahead of the elections is vital.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 27 seconds
Out-words: people don't want to
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Report Number: 5449	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Yorkshire and the humber European Elections Road show preview Today/Wednesday(3 of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
Script details:
Following reports 5447 and 5448 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Leeds road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 1 minutes 57 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5448	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Yorkshire and the Humber European Elections Road show Today/Wednesday(2of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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What are the issues that matter most to Yorkshire and Humber voters in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Leeds today (Wednesday, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 15 seconds
Out-words: its going to be fun
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Report Number: 5447	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Yorkshire and Humber European Elections Road show Today/Wednesday(1of 3)
Of interest to: Yorkshire and the Humber
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Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, North West residents will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Leeds today (Wednesday, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop at the city’s Victoria Gardens as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott - Head of European Parliament UK
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: european level
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Report Number: 5446	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio of Dermot Scott speaking at the East Midlands European Elections Road Show (3 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
Script details:
Following reports 5444 and 5445 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 3 minutes 51 seconds
Out-words: on your daily life
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Report Number: 5445	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Exercise your vote says head of EU Parliament office in London(2 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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The UK electorate is being called on to come out and exercise their vote on the 4th of June. The Head of the European Parliament’s London officer Dermot Scott says the ongoing MP’s expenses scandal should not deter people from casting their vote. Mr.Scott was speaking as he attended the EU information road show in Nottingham today. The road show is on a 10 city tour of the country ahead of the elections providing information to the public about Europe and what it entails. Dermot Scott says it has a greater effect on people’s lives than they realise.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 32 seconds
Out-words: best they see fit
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Report Number: 5444	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: It doesn't matter how you vote, as long as you vote!(1 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
Script details:
Inform yourself about Europe before you vote on June 4th. That’s the call from the head of the European Parliament’s London Office Dermot Scott.Mr.Scott was speaking as he attended the European Parliament’s information road show which is in Nottingham today. The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country raising awareness of certain EU issues and providing information to the public. Dermot Scott says it’s important for people to understand what exactly the European Union does.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: on the 4th of June
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Report Number: 5443	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Not too late to register to vote for the elections
Of interest to: East Midlands
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It is not too late to register to vote in the upcoming elections if you haven’t already done so. The Local and European Elections take place on the 4th of June. The UK electorate is being called on to come out and makes their voices heard on that day. Today Tuesday the 19th is the deadline to register to vote. Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s London office, explains how you can register if you’re late in doing so.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: register quite easily
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Report Number: 5442	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: "Use your vote for change" say the people of Nottingham(3 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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The ongoing MP's expenses scandal should not deter people from coming out to vote in June, according to the people of Nottingham. A European Parliament road show is in the city today providing information on Europe ahead of June 4th. Members of the public who visited the road show in Old Market Square were asked to show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. These people who attended the road show say its never been more important to cast your vote.
Interviewee: Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 33 seconds
Out-words: and the country
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Report Number: 5441	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: "Come out and vote" say the people of Nottingham(2 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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The People of Nottingham say its never been more important to cast your vote than now. The ongoing MP’s expenses scandal should not deter people from coming out to vote according to the people who attended the European Parliament road show in Old Market Square in the city today. The road show is on a 10 city tour ahead of the elections on June 4th providing information to the general public about how the EU works and the effect it has on our daily lives. Claire Healy says people should definitely exercise their vote next month.
Interviewee: Claire Healy-Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 17 seconds
Out-words: in the country
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Report Number: 5440	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Nottingham says never has it been more important to vote(1 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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A European Parliament road show has taken to the streets of Nottingham today. It’s an awareness raising exercise ahead of the European elections on June 4th, which will decide our North West MEPs. Members of the public who visited the road show in Old Market Square were asked to show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. Passer-by Steve Baines says its never been more important for people to exercise their vote.
Interviewee: Steve Baines - Vox Pop
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: pointless exercise
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Report Number: 5439	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio of Dermot Scott speaking ahead of the East Midlands European Elections Road Show Today/Tuesday (3 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
Script details:
Following reports 5437 and 5438 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Nottingham road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 1 minutes 51 seconds
Out-words: enjoy themselves
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Report Number: 5438	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Preview - East Midlands European Elections Road Show Today/Tuesday (2 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
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What are the issues that matter most to North West voters in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Nottingham today (Tuesday, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 14 seconds
Out-words: worthwhile event
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Report Number: 5437	Date: 19/5/2009
Title: Preview - East Midlands European Elections Road Show Today/Tuesday (1 of 3)
Of interest to: East Midlands
Script details:
Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, East Midlands residents will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Nottingham today (Tuesday, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop in the city as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 23 seconds
Out-words: at European level
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Report Number: 5436	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Raw Audio - Dermot Scott speaking at the EU information road show in Manchester(3 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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Raw audio of Dermot Scott, the head of the European Parliament's London office speaking to reporter Andrea Mott at the EU information road show which is in Manchester today(Monday 18th).
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 3 minutes 32 seconds
Out-words: to express their preferences
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Report Number: 5435	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Not too late to register for June Elections(2 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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It is not too late to register to vote in the upcoming elections if you haven’t already done so.The Local and European Elections take place on the 4th of June.The UK electorate is being called on to come out and make their voices heard on that day.Tomorrow Tuesday the 19th is the deadline to register to vote.Dermot Scott head of the European Parliament’s London office explains how you can register if you’re late in doing so.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: quite easily
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Report Number: 5434	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Inform yourself ahead of the European Elections (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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Inform yourself about Europe before you vote on June 4th. That’s the call from the head of the European Parliament’s London Office Dermot Scott.Mr.Scott was speaking as he attended the European Parliament’s information road show which is in Manchester today.The road show is on a 10 city tour around the country raising awareness of certain EU issues and providing information to the public.Dermot Scott says its important for people to understand what exactly the European Union does.
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 25 seconds
Out-words: MEP's in the European Parliament
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Report Number: 5433	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Information roadshow gets the thumbs up from Manchester (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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The ongoing MP's expenses scandal should not deter people from coming out to vote in June, according to the people of Manchester. A European Parliament road show is in the city today providing information on Europe ahead of June 4th. Members of the public who visited the road show in Albert Square were asked to show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. Passer-by Roy Mbam says if we want to see change we need to vote.
Interviewee: Roy Mbam - Passer-By
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: don't you think
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Report Number: 5432	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Manchester praises EU information road show(2 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
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The UK electorate is calling for as much information as possible to be made availble to them ahead of the European Elections.A European Parliament road show has taken to the streets of Manchester today to raise awareness on certain issues before June 4th.Members of the public are being asked to pass through one of a series of big doors representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The aim – to show their priority election issue.This passer-by Gill Williamson says anything that informs people about the role the EU plays in their lives is positive.
Interviewee: Gill Williamson - Passer-By
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: can be put across
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Report Number: 5431	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: Manchester says never has it been more important to vote (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
Script details:
A European Parliament road show has taken to the streets of Manchester today. It’s an awareness raising exercise ahead of the European elections on June 4th, which will decide our North West MEPs. Members of the public who visited the road show in Albert Square were asked to show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. Passer-by Gill Williamson its extremly important that these issues are raised.
Interviewee: Gill Willianson - Passer-By
Duration: 0 minutes 13 seconds
Out-words: well worth doing
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Report Number: 5430	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: (Raw audio) North West European Elections Road Show Today/Monday (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
Script details:
Following reports 5428 and 5429 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will be at the Manchester road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 1 minutes 48 seconds
Out-words: a fun event
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Report Number: 5429	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: North West European Elections Road Show Today/Monday (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
Script details:
What are the issues that matter most to North West voters in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show in Manchester’s Albert Square today (Monday, from 11:00) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of big doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging local people to come along. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 9 seconds
Out-words: a fun event
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Report Number: 5428	Date: 18/5/2009
Title: North West European Elections Road Show Today/Monday (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North West
Script details:
Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, North West residents will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in Manchester today (Monday, from 11:00). The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop at the city’s Albert Square as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. He says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our everyday lives. (Please note we will be at the road show itself to provide radio & TV coverage. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: their daily lives
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Report Number: 5427	Date: 15/5/2009
Title: Never mind Westminster expenses scandals, vote in Europe says campaign (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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Just because you don’t trust Westminster politicians over their expenses doesn’t mean you should ignore the European elections on June 4. That’s the view of Dermott Scott, head of the European Parliament’s London office, who was in charge of a road show held today at Grey’s Monument in Newcastle as part of a 10-city tour. The public were invited to show what subjects interest them and to record their views. But we put it to Mr Scott that with the expenses scandals rocking Westminster, the public are unlikely to put much trust in those they're being asked to send to Europe…
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: …in the European Parliament.
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Report Number: 5426	Date: 15/5/2009
Title: Never mind Westminster expenses scandals, vote in Europe says campaign (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
Script details:
Getting the attention of North East voters; that was the aim as the European Parliament’s road show reached Newcastle. It’s part of a 10-city tour to draw attention to the European elections on 4 June. Leading the mission was Dermot Scott, head of the Parliament’s London office, who told us in today’s torrential downpour that whoever gets elected to sit in Brussels and Strasbourg will have influence over wide range of issues, as the road show sought to demonstrate…
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 25 seconds
Out-words: …are important to them.
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Report Number: 5425	Date: 15/5/2009
Title: Never mind Westminster expenses scandals, vote in Europe says campaign (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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The European Parliament road show hit the soggy streets of Newcastle today (Friday) in a bid to get more people here in the North East to vote in next month’s European elections. Members of the public who could be persuaded to brave the weather were invited to demonstrate their opinions on a number of issues and to tell the organisers what matters most to them. In pouring rain, Dermot Scott, head of the Parliament’s London Office, said the aim is to ensure people turn out to vote on 4 June…
Interviewee: Dermot Scott
Duration: 0 minutes 30 seconds
Out-words: …their daily lives.
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Report Number: 5424	Date: 15/5/2009
Title: Newcastle tells European Parliament its priority election issues (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
Script details:
Ahead of elections that will decide our North East MEPs on June 4th, a European Parliament road show is at Grey’s Monument today (Friday, until 18:00). Members of the public are being asked to walk through one of a series of big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The idea is to show the issue they see as most important. And it’s also about encouraging people to vote next month. But South Tyneside resident Roz Slater told us she reckons expenses scandals are putting people off politics.
Interviewee: Vox pop
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: part of it anymore
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Report Number: 5423	Date: 15/5/2009
Title: Newcastle tells European Parliament its priority election issues (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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A European Parliament road show has taken to the streets of Newcastle today (Friday, until 18:00). It’s an awareness raising exercise ahead of the European elections on June 4th, which will decide our North East MEPs. By Grey’s Monument members of the public are being asked to show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. But according to this passer-by, Europe-wide policies on issues like that don’t work.
Interviewee: Vox pop
Duration: 0 minutes 13 seconds
Out-words: in the EU
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Report Number: 5422	Date: 15/5/2009
Title: Newcastle tells European Parliament its priority election issues (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
Script details:
What issue matters most to you in this June’s European elections? That’s what people in Newcastle are being asked today (Friday, until 18:00) at an interactive European Parliament road show. It’s stopped off by Grey’s Monument in the city centre as part of a UK tour. Members of the public are being asked to pass through one of a series of big doors representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The aim – to show their priority election issue. We asked these passers-by which EU-related topics are important to them.
Interviewee: Vox pop
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: my own country
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Report Number: 5421	Date: 14/5/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Newcastle European Elections Road Show on Friday (3 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
Script details:
Following reports 5419 and 5420 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of the European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will also be in Newcastle to provide coverage of the road show itself. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 1 minutes 47 seconds
Out-words: a fun event
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Report Number: 5420	Date: 14/5/2009
Title: Newcastle European Elections Road Show on Friday (2 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
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What are the issues that matter most to voters in Newcastle in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show visiting the Grey’s Monument area of the city tomorrow (Friday) will be finding out. There’ll be a series of giant doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue that’s most important to them. Dermot Scott - head of the European Parliament’s UK Office – is encouraging Newcastle residents to come along. (Please note we will also be in Newcastle to provide coverage of the road show itself. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 8 seconds
Out-words: a fun event
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Report Number: 5419	Date: 14/5/2009
Title: Newcastle European Elections Road Show on Friday (1 of 3)
Of interest to: North East
Script details:
Ahead of the European elections on 4th June, people in Newcastle will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in the city centre on Friday. The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will stop at Grey’s Monument as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott – head of the European Parliament UK Office – explains the concept. (Please note we will also be in Newcastle to provide coverage of the road show itself. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: important and worthwhile event
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Report Number: 5418	Date: 13/5/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Edinburgh visit for European Elections Road Show (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
Following reports 5413 and 5417 (available at www.radioep.com) with John Edward, head of the European Parliament Office in Scotland, raw audio from the interview is available for download below.
Interviewee: John Edward (Head of European Parliament Office in Scotland)
Duration: 1 minutes 49 seconds
Out-words: were in 2004
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Report Number: 5417	Date: 13/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh visit for European Elections Road Show (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
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An interactive road show that’s travelling all over the UK to raise awareness of the European elections on June 4th has been in Edinburgh today (Wednesday). In Festival Square passers-by have been asked to walk through one of a choice of big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The aim’s been to find out the issues that matter most to voters in Edinburgh and to make them think about the impact Europe has on their everyday lives. John Edward from the European Parliament’s Office in Scotland explains.
Interviewee: John Edward (Head of European Parliament Office in Scotland)
Duration: 0 minutes 20 seconds
Out-words: the European Parliament
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Report Number: 5416	Date: 13/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh tells European Parliament its priority election issues (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
What issue matters most to you in this June’s European elections? That’s what people in Edinburgh have been asked today (Wednesday) at an interactive European Parliament road show. It stopped off in the city’s Festival Square as part of a UK tour. Members of the public were asked to pass through one of a series of big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The aim – to show their priority election issues and to get them to think about how Europe impacts on their daily lives. Edinburgh resident Calum reckons that’s a good idea.
Interviewee: Vox pop/Calum
Duration: 0 minutes 14 seconds
Out-words: always a good thing
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Report Number: 5415	Date: 13/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh tells European Parliament its priority election issues (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
Ahead of elections that will decide Scotland’s MEPs on June 4th, a European Parliament road show has been in Edinburgh’s Festival Square today (Wednesday). Members of the public have been asked to walk through one of a series of big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The idea's been to show the issue they see as most important. And it’s also been about raising awareness of the elections next month. We asked some of the passers-by taking part if it’s encouraged them to come out and vote.
Interviewee: Vox pops/various
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: saying for themselves
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Report Number: 5414	Date: 13/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh tells European Parliament its priority election issues (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
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A European Parliament road show has been taking to the streets of Edinburgh today (Wednesday). It’s an awareness raising exercise ahead of the European elections on June 4th, which will decide Scotland’s MEPs. In Festival Square (Lothian Road) members of the public have been asked show their priority election issues by walking through big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. We asked some of the passers-by taking part what they thought of it all.
Interviewee: Vox pops/various
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: where it really works
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Report Number: 5413	Date: 13/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh visit for European Elections Road Show (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
People in Edinburgh are today (Wednesday) showing the issues that matter most to them in June’s European elections. In Festival Square (Lothian Road) passers-by are being invited to take part in an interactive road show, organised by the European Parliament. There’s a series of big doorways representing jobs, family life, healthcare, recycling and energy. The idea is for members of the public to walk through the one that’s most important to them. John Edward – head of the European Parliament Office in Scotland – says it’s vital that people see a connection between Europe and real-life issues.
Interviewee: John Edward (Head of European Parliament Office in Scotland)
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: Brussels and Strasbourg
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Report Number: 5412	Date: 12/5/2009
Title: (Raw audio) Edinburgh European elections road show on Wednesday (3 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
Following reports 5410 and 5411 (available at www.radioep.com) with Dermot Scott, head of European Parliament’s UK Office, raw audio from the interview is available for download below. (Please note we will also be in Edinburgh to provide coverage of the road show itself. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 1 minutes 48 seconds
Out-words: a fun event
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Report Number: 5411	Date: 12/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh European elections road show on Wednesday (2 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
What are the issues that matter most to voters in Edinburgh in this June’s European elections? That’s what an interactive European Parliament road show visiting the city’s Festival Square (Lothian Road) on Wednesday will be finding out (11:00 to 15:00). There’ll be a series of giant doors representing issues including jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to vote with their feet by walking through the door for the issue which is most important to them. Dermot Scott is head of the European Parliament’s UK Office. Ahead of the elections, he says it’s important for us understand the impact Europe has on our lives. (Please note we will also be in Edinburgh to provide coverage of the road show itself. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 19 seconds
Out-words: in their daily lives
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Report Number: 5410	Date: 12/5/2009
Title: Edinburgh European elections road show on Wednesday (1 of 3)
Of interest to: Scotland
Script details:
Ahead of the European elections on 4 June, people in Edinburgh will be invited to vote with their feet at an interactive road show in the city on Wednesday. The road show, organised by the European Parliament, will visit Festival Square (Lothian Road) between 11:00 and 15:00 as part of a UK tour. It involves a series of giant doors representing issues like jobs, healthcare and energy. Members of the public will be asked to walk though one of the doors to indicate which issue matters most to them. Dermot Scott – head of the European Parliament UK Office – explains the concept. (Please note we will also be in Edinburgh to provide coverage of the road show itself. Please contact journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 for further information.)
Interviewee: Dermot Scott (Head of European Parliament UK Office)
Duration: 0 minutes 16 seconds
Out-words: important and worthwhile event
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Report Number: 5409	Date: 11/5/2009
Title: European Elections – UK Road Show & Radio Advert
Of interest to: All Constituencies
Script details:
Ahead of the European elections on 4 June 2009, a European Parliament road show will be travelling to the following UK cities to raise awareness: Wednesday 13 May – Edinburgh, Friday 15 May – Newcastle, Monday 18 May – Manchester, Tuesday 19 May – Nottingham, Wednesday 20 May – Leeds, Thursday 21 May – Norwich, Monday 25 May – Birmingham, Wednesday 27 May – Cardiff, Thursday 28 May – Plymouth, Saturday 30 May – Southampton. Quadrant will be sending out radio reports in the usual way both in advance and on the day of the road show for each city (except Southampton). Stations with specific requests can also contact Quadrant journalist Andrea Mott on 0032 496 381 402 (mobile). A radio advert for use by UK stations in the run-up to the European elections is also available for download below.
Interviewee: N/A (radio advert)
Duration: 0 minutes 21 seconds
Out-words: on June fourth
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