Welsh Conservatives in the European Parliament
Dr Kay Swinburne MEP
Kay’s latest visits in Wales
Amlwch Copper Kingdowm, April 2013
It was a pleasure for Kay to be welcomed to Amlwch Copper Kingdowm, Anglesey, to experience the excellent work being done there, with the help of European funds, to keep the history of the area alive.
Welsh Conservative Party Conference, Swansea, April 2013
Kay was proud to play a part in this year's Welsh Conservative Party Conference in Swansea. "It was fantastic to be in the Liberty Stadium discussing the challenges ahead with friends old and new."
Celebration of Youth, Newtown, April 2013
Kay was delighted to be asked to speak and hand out the awards at the Newtown Celebration of Youth evening, organised by Newtown Rotary Club. Kay said, "It was lovely to see the achievements of these young people being celebrated and to see the huge potential of the next generation at work."
Cardiff North Conservative Association Christmas Churchill Dinner, December 2012
Kay was delighted to be asked to address Cardiff North Conservative Association's Churchill Club at their annual Christmas dinner in Whitchurch, in which she referred to Churchill's vision for Europe.  Kay said, "It was a pleasure to see so many people enjoying themselves on Friday and also asking relevant questions regarding the EU."   
Monmouth Conservative Association Christmas Luncheon, December 2012
Kay was very pleased to be invited to join Monmouth Conservative Association at their Christmas Luncheon, with the estimable company of The Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones MP, David Davies MP, Nick Ramsay AM and the local Conservative Association Officers. "It was great to see so many familiar faces once again in Monmouth. Monmouth is a thriving association and I wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year."
Newtown Boxing Club, November 2012
Kay and Glyn Davies, MP for Montgomeryshire, visited Newtown Amateur Boxing Club on Friday to meet with head coach Tim Gibbs and his team.  Participation in sport by all age groups brings both health and social benefits, and as part of her work on the European Parliament's Culture and Education Committee, through her unique social action project, Kay is visiting and supporting young boxers in clubs around Wales.
Swansea University, November 2012
Kay spent a very informative afternoon visiting a possible new site for Swansea University's second campus with the Vice Chancellor of Swansea University, Professor Iwan Davies. Kay said, "Swansea University is doing exciting things that should make us all very proud of this excellent Welsh institution." 
Conservative Policy Forum, Llandudno, November 2012
Kay was pleased to spend time at the Conservative Policy Forum in Llandudno discussing the latest developments in the EU with Party members. It was great to see so many supporters turning out in force and engaging with the political system.
Kay Opens New Avox Offices in Wrexham, November 2012
Kay was delighted to be asked to open the new Avox offices in Wrexham following their recent expansion. Avox is part of the USA firm DTCC a leading player in the global financial services industry, who are bringing high value IT and administration jobs to the area. It is an expanding industry that is bringing more and more expertise and employment to North East Wales.

 
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21/05/2013



Conservative MEPs will today refuse to back moves which they fear would be a first step towards a common corporation tax - imposed right across Europe and decided in Brussels.

The worrying measures come in two reports put before the European Parliament today. Both set out ostensibly to tackle tax evasion - but they spoil that good intent with a raft of sweeping proposals which could be used to pave the way for a common tax regime.


Conservative MEPs are vehemently opposed to the idea of a so-called Common Consolidated Consolidated Tax Base (CCCTB) and so will abstain on the package as a whole, despite their strong support for all sensible measures to ensure that multi-nationals pay their taxes fully, fairly and squarely... (Read more under 'Articles')

01/05/2013

Kay is delighted to be able to launch her two new guides to European funding, which she hopes will encourage and support constituents in Wales to access and make full use of the EU funds available to them.

Please see the 'Our Booklets' tab below, or contact Kay via the 'Contact Kay' tab above, and we will send you copies of the booklets directly.
08/04/2013

I am incredibly saddened to hear of the loss of Baroness Thatcher this morning, who has served as a continual inspiration to myself and so many others across Wales and the UK throughout her life.
 
She was a truly outstanding Prime Minister, who championed the economic virtue of free and open trade, the benefits of which, at a European level, continue to be felt via the single market over 25 years later.
13/03/2013

 
A disappointing package of proposed changes to Europe's Common Agricultural Policy were voted through the European Parliament today.
 
 
This vote should have been an historic opportunity for Members of the European Parliament to fundamentally reform the CAP, as this is the first time that the CAP has been considered under the co-decision process. However ultimately today's vote represents a missed opportunity to provide taxpayers and farmers alike with a fairer and less wasteful system. (Read more under 'Articles')
12/03/2013

Last night, the European Parliament's Economics (ECON) committee voted on controversial new proposals from the European Commission regarding reforms to the audit market in the EU. Responding to concerns about the negative effects that mandatory rotation of audit companies, the ECON Committee adopted a proposal to introduce regular tendering for audit appointments every seven years.


Speaking after the vote the committee's lead member on the reforms, European Conservatives and Reformists group economics spokesman Kay Swinburne MEP said:


"This is a proportionate response to calls for improvements in the audit of European companies which encourages increased shareholder engagement in how companies are governed, without unnecessary increases in costs for businesses. (Read more under 'Articles')

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