Vote Liberal Democrat in todays euro elections

 

LibDem Euro MP Edward McMillan Scott with Westfield residents last year

LibDem Euro MP Edward McMillan Scott with Westfield residents last year

Liberal Democrat supporters living in the Westfield Ward may phone York 701727 if they require a lift to the polls.

The polling stations are open between 7:00am and 10:00pm.

A message from Edward McMillan Scott

With the European Elections taking place today, a new piece of research predicts that the consequences of Britain leaving the EU would be even worse than first thought.

A brand new study by Centre of Economics and Business Research estimates that now 4.2 million jobs in the UK are directly linked to our membership of the EU.

This is up from the 3 million jobs predicted by previous studies. It’s clear that British jobs are becoming even more closely linked with our membership of the EU, and the market of 500 million customers that it provides.

The dangerous policies of UKIP and many Conservartives, to withdraw Britain from the EU, would put these jobs at risk.

Over 350,000 of these jobs are right here in Yorkshire & Humber. Indeed experts predict that the North of England would be worse hit than the South.You can read more about this here.

UKIPs policies would isolate Britain and jeopardise our economic recovery just as we are turning a corner.

By staying quiet on the issue Labour and the Conservatives are no better.

The Liberal Democrats are the only party brave enough to fight for Britain’s place in Europe, for sake of British jobs and British influence in the world.

On May 22nd you have a clear choice between the party that wants to be IN Europe, and the party that wants to be OUT. Make sure that you use your vote to protect the future of over 4 million British jobs.

Best wishes,

Edward McMillan-Scott

 

York schools closed on Thursday 22 May 2014

The following schools have informed the Council that they will be closed on Thursday 22 May 2014 as they act as polling stations for the European Elections:

  • St Barnabas’ CE Primary School
  • St Lawrence’s CE Primary School
  • St Paul’s CE Primary School
  •  Woodthorpe Primary School
  • Hob Moor Primary School
  • Hob Moor Oaks School

For other days schools are closed, such as school term dates and training days, please view the school terms and holiday dates page.

Lib Dem MEP on the doorstep in Westfield

Edward McMillan Scott with team in Westfield

Edward McMillan Scott with team in Westfield

Edward McMillan-Scott, Lib Dem Euro MP for York, has been on the doorstep talking to residents in Westfield ahead of elections on Thursday.

Edward reported that residents voiced a variety of opinions on local and national politics, including concerns about Labour run York Council. Overwhelmingly the biggest issue for the vast majority was the local economy and jobs.

The region’s MEP since 1984 and Britain’s only vice president of the European Parliament, Edward has been making the case that being in the EU secures jobs and brings investment into York. Nearly 125,000 jobs in the York area are dependent on EU membership and 78% of CBI members saying that they want to stay in the EU.

Speaking about his campaign, Edward McMillan-Scott MEP commented:

“This week’s news that jobless figures in York have returned to pre-recession levels shows that the recovery is gaining pace. However, we cannot put this recovery at risk by exiting our biggest market, Europe.

“At least one in ten jobs in the region depends on our membership of the EU’s Single Market. It is crucial to the recovery and our economic prosperity.

“The residents of York that I’ve spoken to are concerned about what will happen to these jobs and the investment we get from the EU if we let UKIP and the Conservatives put ideology ahead of the national interest.”