Tory MEP re-elected as Conservative leader in Europe
Conservative MEPs have re-elected Timothy Kirkhope as their leader for a third term in the European Parliament. Mr Kirkhope, 61, immediately vowed to keep up the pressure for reform in Europe.
He said the top priority should be a renewed economy – not a revived constitution. "I will continue to lead the Conservative party here in the cause of reform, so that Conservatives can continue to be the leading advocates of pragmatic change in Europe."
Europe was shamed by 20 million unemployed, he said, adding: "I promise that Conservatives will put renewing the European economy, not reviving a dead constitution, as their top priority." Mr Kirkhope went on: "Europe needs a new vision and that vision is economic power and prosperity. It needs reform and renewal.
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