This is the first week for 47 years that the UK has been outside the EU.  We are now a third country, which means we are no longer represented at the EU institutions.  

Some lovely photos of our last week as MEPs.  The warmth of our EU colleagues, in spite of all the difficulties of Brexit was amazing.  I hope these strong relationships will help as the UK tries to build a strong future relationship with the EU.  

Had a great time talking to Lib Dem Podcast.  A lot has changed since we recorded this.  It is sad to think that the European Parliament is meeting this week in Strasbourg without UK MEPs.  They are discussing our future relationship, but with no UK representatives in the room. 

As I mention in the Podcast I am now back working on Local Government issues in the UK.  These remain hugely important, and very close to my heart!

On 7th January 2020, Renew Europe held a seminar on gender equality with the purpose of expanding women's rights across the EU. 

Lucy discusses workers' rights and environmental protections in a plenary session in Strasbourg.

Lucy's speech from a plenary session at European Brussels on 27th November. We need to wake up to the serious threats facing our democracies. That means publishing the Russia files in the UK and getting tough with all forms of media about their responsibilities to validate the truth of what they publish.

This week in European Parliament, we are debating two really important issues, both of which need to be tackled at an international level. 

On 25th November, Renew Europe marked the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

Lucy and Ian Sollom, Lib Dem candidate for South Cambridgeshire, discuss the election campaign and schooling in Cambridgeshire.