Rt Hon Sir Robert Atkins
Sir Robert Atkins is a member of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats (EPP-ED) (UK Conservative) party. Sir Atkins held the posts of MP for Preston North, 1979-1983, & South Ribble, 1983-1997 and held several ministerial posts.

Sir Robert’s duties in Parliament include:

Website: http://www.sir-robertatkins.org/

 

Chris Davies
Lancashire born Chris Davies has had an active political life serving as a councillor in Merseyside and a MP in Greater Manchester before being elected as MEP for the North West in 1999. Chris is a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) (UK Liberal Democrats).

Chris’ current duties in Parliament include:

• Leader for the British Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament
• Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
• Committee on Budgetary Control
• Committee on Fisheries
• member of the Parliament's delegation to Palestine.

Website: http://www.chrisdaviesmep.org.uk

 

Den Dover
Den Dover, who originates from Stockton Heath, Cheshire is part of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats (EPP-ED) (UK Conservative). After stepping down as the MP for Chorley, Lancashire, Den became an MEP in 1999.

Den’s current duties in Parliament include:

• Committee on Budgets
• Committee on International Trade
• Committee on Transport and Tourism
• Temporary committee on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged Union 2007-2013.

Website: http://www.dendovermep.co.uk

 

Dr Sajjad Karim
Blackburn born Sajjad Karim is a member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) (UK Liberal Democrats).He is a member of the European People's Party and European Democrats (EPP-ED) (UK Conservative Party) He is a former Councillor on Pendle Council.

Sajjad’s duties in Parliament include:

• Committee on International Trade
• Subcommittee on Human Rights
• Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen
• Committee on Legal Affairs
• Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Website: www.sajjadkarim.eu

 

Arlene McCarthy
Elected in for the North West in June 1999, Arlene McCarthy was previously an MEP for the Peak District. Arlene is a member of the Party for European Socialists ( UK Labour/Co-op).

Arlene’s current duties in Parliament include:

• Labour Spokesperson and Government link on the Legal Affairs Committee.
• Labour Spokesperson and Government link on the International Market and Consumer Affairs Committee. 
• Link Member for Anglo-German relations.
• Member of the EU-ACPO (African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of Sates) Joint Parliamentary Assembly.
• Vice-President of the European Parliament's All-Party Sports Intergroup.
• Convener of the European Parliament's Urban Affairs Working Group.

Website: http://www.arlenemccarthy.labour.co.uk/

 

David Sumberg
David Sumberg, as a member of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats (EPP-ED) (UK Conservative) party has been an elected politician since 1982. David has been a Councillor, an MP and an MEP.

David’s duties in Parliament include:

• Committee on Foreign Affairs
• Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
• Subcommittee on Security and Defence
• Member of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with the United States

Website: http://www.davidsumberg.com/interest.htm

 

Gary Titley
Gary Titley is a member of the Party for European Socialists (UK Labour) and has been an MEP since 1989 when he was elected to the former Greater Manchester West Euro Constituency.

Gary ’s current duties in the European Parliament include:

• Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party
• Member of the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party
• Full member of the Transport and Tourism Committee
• Substitute member of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection
• Member of the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee
• Substitute member of the Delegation for Relations with Canada

Website: http://www.garytitley.eu.com/

 

Dr. John Whittaker
Dr John Whitaker is a member of the Independence and Democracy (IND-DEM) group in Parliament (UK Independence Party). Dr Whittaker is also an Economist at Lancashire University.

John’s duties in Parliament include:

• Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
• Temporary committee on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged Union 2007-2013

Website: http://www.johnwhittakermep.co.uk/

 

Brian Simpson
Party of European Socialists (UK Labour Party). Brian Simpson has been an MEP since September 2006 following the retirement of Terry Wynn. Previously Brian had been an MEP from 1989 to 2004.

Brian’s duties in Parliament include:

• Committee on Transport and Tourism
• Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Website: http://www.briansimpsonmep.co.uk/