Phil Bennion

Proposals to cut red tape are major step towards EU reform

The European Commission announced today that it would be repealing and simplifying EU rules in several areas to reduce the burden of regulation, especially for small businesses.

County and West Midlands Lib Dem MEP Phil Bennion commented: "These proposals are a clear sign that by working together with our European partners, we can deliver an EU that is more competitive, more open and less bureaucratic.

European Arrest Warrant 'absolutely vital' to West Midlands Police: Chief Constable tells MEP

At a meeting with Euro MP Phil Bennion to discuss international crime and police co-operation, Chief Constable Chris Sims has described the European Arrest Warrant as 'absolutely vital' to police work fighting crime in the West Midlands force area.

Phil Bennion MEP with West Midlands Police's Chief Constable Chris Sims.

Pilot flying time limits & 'Single European Sky': best package for efficiency, environment and safety

Speaking after new rules on flying time limits were rejected in the European Parliament's Transport Committee today, county and West Midlands Liberal Democrat MEP Phil Bennion commented: "I am not convinced by the argument put forward by the pilots union that this proposal would lower standards in the UK.

The British government was advised by the Civil Aviation Authority on all the safety aspects throughout the negotiations, and I believe they were right in saying that the best balance had already been struck.