Are you opposed to the European Constitution? Are you unhappy about
Britain's relationship with the European Union? I am. If you are,
then I am asking for your support so that I can work for the objectives
which we share.
I am frustrated by the extent to which Brussels dictates policy in so many
areas of our lives. And I am deeply concerned that the new Constitution
would cede even more power to Europe.
I want Britain to be part of a free-trading Europe of sovereign nations.
But I don't want to be governed from Brussels.
I will always stand up for our national interests. Only a resolute defence
of Britain's interests will persuade the British people that it is worth
staying in Europe.
I have the commitment and experience to be an effective MEP for our area.
I know and love the South West. My father's family have lived in Somerset
for generations. I now live and work in Bristol with my wife Julia and our
two children. I have been a party member for 22 years, in good times and bad.
I have been a Councillor for the last 6 years and I stood in Bath as the
Parliamentary Candidate in 2001.
If you share my vision of a strong and free Britain in a Europe of sovereign
states then please give me your support.
The Resolute Approach
If I am elected as one of your MEPs, I will be resolute in the defence of
Britain's interests.
My priorities will be to:
- defend and promote the British national interest, keeping our great
country a free, independent and sovereign state.
- campaign against the European Constitution and prevent any more
powers being surrendered to Brussels without the consent of the
British people in a referendum.
- protect Gibraltar's sovereignty and prosperity.
- expose fraud within the European Uniin and ensure the best
use of our money.
- work with our farmers to ensure they receive a fair deal
from both the EU and the British government.
- reform the Common Fisheries Policy to better protect our
fishermen and to prevent the immoral waste of good fish being
thrown back into the sea.
- ensure that the high standards of animal welfare practised
by our farmers are enforced across Europe.
