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Yorkshire and the Humber
With five million people, Yorkshire represents just over one percent of the population of the European Union. The region encompasses cities, large swathes of country side, national parks, ports, a long coast and popular tourist destinations. To learn more about Yorkshire and the Humber and its relationship with the EU click the rose. |
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Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy. Along with boosting the region's economy, Yorkshire Forward encourages investment, and seeks to improve skills and learning for its citizens. Click the badge to visit the Yorkshire Forward website. |
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Yorkshireurope
Based in Brussels, Yorkshireurope works to develop the region's relationships with Europe. It's three objectives are to influence policy and strategy in the EU, access European funding and raise the profile of Yorkshire and the Humber. To learn more about Yorkshireurope click on their logo. |
On 10 June 2004, the people of Yorkshire and the Humber elected six MEPs to represent them. Two of these are Labour: Richard Corbett and Linda McAvan.
Although all the MEPs represent the entire region in the European Parliament, the Labour team has agreed on an informal split of the region as a point of first call for constituents.
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Richard Corbett is responsible for York and North Yorkshire, Calderdale, Bradford, Leeds, Hull and the East Riding.
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Linda McAvan is responsible for Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield, Kirklees, North and North East Lincolnshire.
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Printable flyer
You can download and print an A5 flyer showing the regional division in more detail.
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List of all MEPs
The European Parliament's own website includes a list of all six MEPs for the region, with contact details.
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