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Visit to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross CLP
This past weekend, David travelled to the far north to meet with the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Constituency Labour Party in Alness. Discussion focussed on a number...
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EU legislation on trade with developing countries
As Lead Legislator, David co-drafted legislation allowing poorer countries more time to negotiate development-friendly trade agreements with the EU. The signing of this was completed in Strasbourg on 21 May...
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Palestine, 65 years after the NAKBA
Palestine, 65 years after the NAKBA The Nakba, or "Day of Catastrophe", refers to the day 700,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled from their homes in 1948. Understanding the consequences...
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Edinburgh University Students visit European Parliament in Brussels
Edinburgh University students visit European Parliament in Brussels In a trip hosted by David, 30 students from Edinburgh University this week visited the European Parliament in Brussels, where with his...
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Letter to Catherine Ashton on the EU-Israel Association Agreement
“The violation of international law and human rights by the Israeli government's activities, and the lack of response to the EU's calls to respect international law, in particular a moratorium...
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International Women's Day 2013
On the occasion of International Women's Day on 8 March, the Socialist and Democrats Group in the European Parliament reaffirmed their commitment to fighting for equal rights for women in...
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International Development Policy Forum
David participated in the Round Table discussions with Judith Robertson, Head of Oxfam Scotland, and Scottish Labour Party members, at the International Development Policy Forum in the STUC (Scottish Trade...
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Discussing 'Scotland in Europe' at meeting in Peebles
David greatly enjoyed talking about Scotland in Europe to a well-attended meeting last night (Feb 27) held at the Peebles Golf Club. Many thanks to Jim McAuslin of Dumfriesshire,...
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Safe and Sound Campaign
'Safe and Sound' campaign Prior to the February Strasbourg Plenary, David ventured out with Niall Foley of Guide Dogs Scotland, and David Keenan and his dog ‘Royal’ to discover for...
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Paisley CLP Meeting
Paisley CLP Meeting "Greatly enjoyed meeting the new Paisley CLP last week and appreciated the good turnout and intelligent feedback. Meeting took place at the Wynd Centre – which has...
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