The European Parliament Election on 4th June 2009

The European Parliament Election takes place in the United Kingdom on Thursday 4 June 2009. With nearly 500 million citizens represented, this will be the largest transnational election in history. 72 of the Elected MEP's will represent the 12 regions throughout the United Kingdom. Eight of these will represent the London Region.

The European Parliament is based in Strasbourg in France. Over the years, the European Parliament has changed from a purely advice-giving assembly into a fully law-making parliament. It now passes laws that affect everyone living in all 27 member countries. Nearly 80 percent of laws passed in the United Kingdom over the last five years began at European Parliament level.

72 of the elected MEP’s will represent the 12 regions throughout the United Kingdom. Eight of these will represent the London Region. Your MEP is your directly elected representative at the European Parliament. They represent your views for five years. They have the power to approve, modify or reject nearly all EU laws. They are also responsible for the budget and decide how EU money is spent.

Sarah Ludford, number 1 on the Liberal Democrat list for London, also introduced no 2Liberal Democrat London candidate Jonathan Fryer and no 3 Dinti Batstone, stressing the party's optimism that LibDems will win 2 London Euro-seats.

The Europe is good for London, the continent's top city, and for Londoners. Liberal Democrats will ensure that the EU delivers even more practical benefits of jobs, security and a clean environment for our city and its residents.

Finally the famous last words, ‘Do not forget to vote on the 4th of June 2009.

Every Vote Counts.’