George Lyon MEP: Articles

Governments must keep their promise and increase aid

Written by George Lyon MEP and published in Am Paipear on Fri 13th Aug 2010

Tragically at the time of writing, the flooding in Northern Pakistan is estimated to have affected upwards of 14 million people. Another disaster and yet another poignant reminder that billions of people continue to live in extreme poverty and with little or no access to the luxuries that we take for granted such as food, clean water and medication.

Lady Ashton: mistaking quiet diplomacy for silence

Written by George Lyon and published in the Guardian on Mon 19th Jul 2010

Quiet diplomacy, it is said, helped to win the Cold War. By gently manoeuvring behind the scenes, diplomats were able to bring the Soviet Union and the United States back from the brink of nuclear conflict towards détente, and eventually peace.

Standing up for Scotland, one year on

Written by George Lyon on Fri 4th Jun 2010

One year ago today, people across Scotland were going to the polls in the European elections.

Principled McMillan-Scott Exposes Cameron

Written by George Lyon MEP and published in Stephen's Linlithgow Journal on Sat 13th Mar 2010

If ever you needed proof that David Cameron is not fit to lead Britain, then today we got it in the principled defection of former Tory MEP Edward McMillan Scott to the Liberal Democrats.

Copenhagen Blog - COP15 turns into cop out by world leaders

Written by George Lyon and published in the Steamie blog on Fri 18th Dec 2009

What was heralded as the last chance to save the planet has become a rushed attempt by world leaders to save face.

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