East Midlands Conservative Member of the European Parliament, Emma McClarkin, has been re-adopted by East Midlands Conservatives last weekend. Miss McClarking will stand as a Conservative candidate in the European elections in 2014 for a second term.

Miss McClarkin, who lives in the region at Market Harborough, Leicestershire, was endorsed by a the Regional Selection College, representing Conservatives members from across the East Midlands. Miss McClarkin will therefore be top of the list of Conservative candidates, offered to electors at the European elections next yearwhich use the proportional D'Hondt electoral system. Miss McClarkin said:

"I am delighted to have been re-adopted. It is a hugh honour and great privilege to serve the people of the East Midlands.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the last four years as MEP but there is still much work to do. I look forward to the year ahead leading to the European elections in 2014 and the debate on our future relationship with the EU.  Our message is clear - if you want an in or out referendum the Conservatives are the only party who can deliver this."

Mr. Stephen Mold, East Midlands Conservatives Regional Chairman, said:

"Emma has been a very good MEP for the East Midlands over the last four years, achieving some hard fought victories through rolling up her sleeves and negotiation hard on behalf of local people, especially in the area of trade and jobs.  We hope the people of the East Midlands take the time to appreciate her hard work when it comes time to vote."