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Welcome to the website of Edward McMillan Scott, elected to represent the people of Yorkshire and the Humber in the European Parliament

Much of his work is focused on constituency issues, but as Vice-President of the European Parliament and one of Britain's most senior MEPs, he uses his influence to pursue campaigns with an EU or worldwide scope. His portfolio includes democracy and human rights.

As a pro-European supporter of civil liberties, fair tax and electoral reform, after his protest at the Conservatives' new EU alliance, he joined the Liberal Democrats in 2010.

 

Edward addresses High Representative Catherine Ashton on democracy in Russia in light of the presidential election on 4 March: watch here

NEWS: Edward holds Human Rights and Democracy portfolio as Vice-President - and gains Transatlantic Relations - see News page

TRANSPARENCY

Edward McMillan-Scott is committed to the highest standards of transparency. He retains records of meetings with interest groups, diplomats and lobbyists which are available to constituents and other legitimate interested parties.

Edward McMillan-Scott's expenses and allowances
These have been published since September 2008 click here For January to June 2009 click here .  For July 2009 - July 2010 here.  For July - December 2010  here.

He complies with the LibDem MEPs' expenses code of conduct. His General Expenditure Allowance receipts are available for inspection.

His paying agent is chartered accountant Peter Gallagher FCA, and his Brussels parliamentary assistants are Rosalie (Lieke) Biesemans, Helen Willetts and Veronica Collins. In the UK Elspeth Finlay is communications and campaigns manager and Francesca Chapman Pincher is admin assistant.

He employs no family members and is a former member of the European Parliament's pension scheme.

 

Read Edward's constituency Activity Report here