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Below are the latest press releases from Chris. Please contact Richard Marbrow if you would like any more information on any of the topics covered here, or if you would like to receive hard copies.

2010

Israel bans Davies from entering Gaza (14 June 2010) Israel has banned MEPs and MPs from entering Gaza.

Action not words needed on Gaza flotilla (31 May 2010) Israel has acted like a rogue state by attacking aid ships in international waters.

Legalise Brothels - Davies (30 May 2010) Chris Davies MEP wants brothels legalised to make women safer.

Davies angered by tuna decision (22 March 2010) A consortium of countries led by Japan has doomed the bluefin tuna to extinction.

Griffin's expenses "clear as mud" - Davies (9 March 2010) Nick Griffin is under fire for his failure to publish clear and transparent expenses information.

Fido and Tiddles still cleared to fly (9 March 2010) The pet passports scheme across the EU has been extended again.

Farage went too far (4 March 2010) Nigel Farage deserved every penny of his £2700 fine for abuse of Belgium.

Cancelled train is "Good News" (1 March 2010) Is Lord Adonis the best Transport Secretary ever? Chris Davies thinks so!

EU failing on CCS goals (23 February 2010) The EU needs to do more to promote clean coal technology if climate chaos is to be avoided.

Tax Returns - Publish and be damned (19 February 2010) Chris Davies wants to see all tax returns on the internet.

MEPs grow up in historic vote (11 February 2010) The European Parliament has blocked American attempts to spy on EU bank transactions.

MEPs declare war on tuna mafia (10 February 2010) Links between the Mafia and tune overfishing have been exposed by Chris Davies.

North West MEP in Clean Coal victory (3 February 2010) EU Prime Ministers have backed a Chris Davies plan for new green technology.

Mountain Rescue Teams get tax backing (2 February 2010) The Liberal Democrats have backed the UK Mountain Rescue Teams campaign for a VAT refund.

Liberal Democrats are Brussels "kingmakers" (1 February 2010) The Liberal Democrats are on the winning side in over 90% of all votes cast in the European Parliament.

MEP fights for fuel efficient cars (26 January 2010) The EU will force manufacturers to make more environmentally and pocket friendly cars.

North West MEPs take a scalp (19 January 2010) The Bulgarian Commissioner Designate has withdrawn her nomination after floundering under questioning by MEPs.

Dash for gas could put UK lights out (15 January 2010) The UK Government has agreed too many new gas fired power stations.

Election watchdog probes BNP finances (7 January 2010) The UK Electoral Commission is demanding answers from the BNP after their accounts didn't pass muster with auditors

Davies takes leading role in Commissioners quiz (7 January 2010) North West Liberal Democrat Chris Davies MEP will be at the firefront of checking new EU Commissioners are up to the job

Belgium beats Britain in recycling league (6 January 2010) Belgium is recycling more than 90% of its glass compared to 61% in the UK

2009

BNP Finance Mystery Slammed (18 December 2009) BNP finances have been questioned by Chris Davies MEP.

Nobel Laureates and MEPs call for Palestine justice (1st December 2009) Chris Davies has signed up to a call with 63 Nobel Laureates and 88 MEPs for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Time To Get Troops Out Of Afghanistan (12th November 2009) Chris Davies has written to Nick Clegg MP, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats asking him to push for British troops to come home from Afghanistan.

Davies Calls For Legal Prostitution (9th November 2009) The Lords will consider prostitution laws on Wednesday 11th November that would take the UK back 50 years in dealing with prostitution.

Davies Calls For Cannabis To Be Legal (2nd November 2009) Following the sacking of Prof David Nutt, Chris Davies has repreated his call for cannabis legalisation.

"Clean Coal" Coming To UK (9th October 2009) Carbon Capture and Storage Technology championed by Chris Davies could be coming to a Yorkshire site soon.

Tuna Betrayed By French (25th September 2009) French President Sarkozy has once again put the short-term interests of fishermen ahead of the survival of fishing as a whole.

Champion of Palestine Stands Up For Gaza (15th September 2009) North West MEP Chris Davies has refused to let the world forget about the suffering in Gaza.

Tuna Wins Round One (14th September 2009) Chris Davies has helped Tuna win its first battle against extinction.

BNP Leader Has Right To Be Heard - Davies (7th September 2009) Chris Davies comment on the possibility of BNP Leader Nick Griffin appearing on BBC Question Time.

Troubles With Tuna (3rd September 2009) Chris Davies is pressing for action to save the bluefin tuna from overfishing.

Protecting Animals Is Not A Fluffy Issue (2nd September 2009) The EU has teamed up with industry to put €50 million of funding into ending animal experimentation.

Commission Lays Down The Law For Car Makers (1st September 2009) Chris Davies has teamed up with the EU Commission to reduce the environmental impact of car air-conditioning.

Europe's Got Talent (30th July 2009) Chris Davies had 755 applications from across Europe for one job in his office.

Davies Buzzing To Put Bees First (20th July 2009) Insects might not be loved by everyone but they are indispensible to our way of life and we need them to help our food grow.

"Stop Blair", says Davies (17th July 2009) Tony Blair could be lined up for a top job in the EU. Chris Davies speaks out against the idea.

Davies Gets Top Euro-Parliament Job (15th July 2009) Chris Davies will lead the team of European Liberals and Democrats on the Environment Committee for the next 5 years.

Warning For North West Holiday Makers (13th July 2009) Are you going on holiday to Europe this year? EHIC card in date?

Davies Backs Solana On Palestine (13th July 2009) North West MEP Chris Davies has backed calls by Javier Solana for a solution to Palestine/Israel.

Curvy Cucumbers and Wobbly Watermelons fine by EU (30 June 2009) Want to get an amusingly shaped vegetable as part of your weekly shop? Thanks to the EU reducing regulations, now's your chance!

Phone Deal Will Benefit North West Residents (30 June 2009) One charger will fit most phones in the EU - thanks to action from so called Eurocrats.

Davies open debate on North West burkas (29 June 2009) Full text of the press release Chris Davies issued on burkas in the North West.