I sympathise with the plight of Labour MPs who no longer recognise their party, which fleeting emerged from the control of the loony left during the Blair years (not that that period was without… Continue Reading »

Last night’s damp squid of a vote would have meant little if Mrs May had won, as it is the defeat is a minor disaster. The PM looks utterly incapable of ever commanding a majority on Brexit!

A Brussels debate by an EU Think Tank suggesting plans for a European army will be easier without the UK leaves no doubt about the direction of the bloc, says West Midlands Brexiteer MEP James C… Continue Reading »

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Debate: The Situation in Syria

Recent history of intervantion by the West in the Middle East has shown fundamental flaws, bu… Continue Reading »

Commentators warned the negotiations would come down to ‘who blinks first’. Well it seems Mr Tusk has blinked at the pressure and realisation of the detrimental effect that a no deal Brexit woul… Continue Reading »

Nearly 6,000 people took a new online test last February to discover if they had  Raynaud’s Syndrome, as part of a national awareness campaign promoted by West Midlands MEP James Carver.

The … Continue Reading »

Will the Remoaners please stop blaming every business decision not to manufacture in the UK on Brexit!

Nissan told their staff the decision to keep X-Trail production confined to Japan was be… Continue Reading »

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Debate: Roma Integatration Strategies 

The UK government's failure to produce a national Roma strategy is a clear indictment… Continue Reading »

Last chance saloon shifts to February 14th – an appropriate date given Parliament’s love affair with the EU! We are doomed not to get the clean Brexit we voted for and were promised by our W… Continue Reading »

So Boris is now seemingly prepared to acquiesce to May’s abysmal withdrawal agreement on the basis of securing an end date for the backstop. He and the rest of the so-called Tory Brexiteers are … Continue Reading »

The Brexit Steering Group today stressed that following the rejection by the House of Commons of the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration, the UK Government must work together with… Continue Reading »

The vote against Mrs May’s botched Withdrawal Agreement could hardly have been more decisive and it’s staggering to wonder how highly paid, experienced civil servants and the leader of our c… Continue Reading »

An extension to Article 50 would be the final betrayal of the will of the people and I fear could lead to public anger, not seen in the UK for many years. The elite political class – which never… Continue Reading »

As Jaguar Land Rover prepares to axe 4,500 jobs, West Midlands MEP James Carver condemned the payment of a £110 million sweetener made possible under EU rules to build a plant in Slovakia.

He sa… Continue Reading »

We didn't vote in the referendum for a deal like Mrs May's, tying the UK into EU regulations without any say!

A "no deal" is much closer to what the UK voted for, continuing and extending the… Continue Reading »

Iraqi leaders are acutely aware of the advantages of continuing to build on their international relationships with the west, according to West Midlands MEP James Carver.

During a fact-finding… Continue Reading »

Euro MP James Carver visited Kidderminster Delivery Office to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post and to pass on season’s greetings to its dedicated, hardworking staff.

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The description of the European Union as a "sovereign entity" was described as ludicrous by West Midlands MEP James Carver duri… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver welcomed a delegation from Somaliland, led by vice-president Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail, to Brussels this week, ahead of the country's 2019 elections.

Mr Carve… Continue Reading »

The bombshell legal note, leaked today, vindicates president Trump’s assertion that Theresa May’s deal would prevent a UK-US free trade agreement and directly contradicts the Downing Street … Continue Reading »

The Brexiteer view was championed by me at the annual Sakharov debate in London today, entitled Control taken Back? Brexit, the People and Parliament.

Organised by the European Parliament it … Continue Reading »

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West Midlands MEP James Carver said colleagues from other countries “can’t believe their luck” at the one-sided deal the Prime … Continue Reading »

Entering the Brexit negotiations with such a weak and ununified government, with a Remainer PM, was never going to work – we were always going to be on the back foot!

Given that, Mrs May probab… Continue Reading »

West Midlands Independent MEP James Carver today criticised the EU’s foreign policy ambitions following the sitting of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee, when there was a vote on the implementati… Continue Reading »

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Independent Euro MP James Carver accused the European parliament of using a debate in Strasbourg this week as a vehicle for ant… Continue Reading »

The Prime Minister's Brexit deal has been dubbed the worst in British history by Brexiteer and West Midlands MEP James Carver.

Speaking this morning on BBC Hereford & Worcester, Mr Carver sai… Continue Reading »

Calls for EU members to be allowed to march across borders unfettered is “extremely worrying” says Brexiteer and West Midlands MEP James Carver.

The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Comm… Continue Reading »

It may not be the norm to share legal advice, but Brexit is an unprecedented situation and MPs need to know how the Irish backstop would work. It’s outrageous to even contemplate that they be denied such detail; they must know what we are signing up to before Parliament votes.

What a waste of time for local politicians to spend more than an hour discussing whether Worcester City Council should support calls for a second referendum - in a town that voted to leave the E… Continue Reading »

Proposals by the EU to move from unanimity to qualified majority voting in a bid to show it is serious about tackling tax evasion, have been described as a “ploy” towards ever closer union by a … Continue Reading »

Chatting with Elliott Webb on BBC Hereford and Worcester this morning about the Brexit commemorative 50p coin.

We are right to mark such a huge historical occasion, which will create a massive opportunity for our nation to prosper on the world stage and decide our own destiny.

Kidderminster-based MEP James Carver has welcomed news that at least some green belt land in the town will now not be built on, following large scale public protests.

Mr Carver, who joined a … Continue Reading »

Stop your dithering Mrs May. We’ve already gone from Brexit March 29th to a transition period ending December 31st 2020 and now she wants a further transition period of “another few months�… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver pledged his continuing support for the re-recognition of the African state of Somaliland when he spoke at a major conference in the capital city last week.

It w… Continue Reading »

For some reason Worcestershire County Council is reluctant to acknowledge the undeniable need for step-down beds in Wyre Forest.

There have only been 5 beds at The Grange since April, forcing… Continue Reading »

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West Midlands MEP James Carver has, in a speech in the European Parliament, argued that all possible solutions should be o… Continue Reading »

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The sun will still rise in the morning if Brtain exists the European Union without a deal, say James, who is calling for a… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands MEP is urging Dudley’s Labour leaders to examine Sandwell’s successful Gypsy transit site before deciding whether to axe plans for one in Coseley.

James Carver said the cost a… Continue Reading »

Discarded nitrous oxide canisters have been found near a Worcester primary school by a county MEP, which he fears is clear evidence that teenagers are ignoring the dangers of inhaling the gas - … Continue Reading »

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The EU is alienating the United States at a time of great uncertainty, warns West Midlands MEP James Carver.

Speeaking at th… Continue Reading »

Changes to the EU’s controversial copyright rules do not go far enough in protecting freedom of speech, said West Midlands MEP James Carver, who voted against the directive today.

Speaking fr… Continue Reading »

So we waited with baited breath following the promise of some innovative solution that no-one else had thought of to the so-called  Irish border conundrum from Brexit Tory MPs today – And the an… Continue Reading »

Brexit offers us a golden opportunity to build a strong economy for ourselves and we shouldn’t be scared of the prospect of EU tariffs – they can actually work in our favour by encouraging us to… Continue Reading »

Talking with Elliott Webb on BBC Hereford & Worcester this morning about a different way forward to assist developing nations - not with handouts but with proper partnership investment programme… Continue Reading »

The EU has shelled out an estimated £800,000 of taxpayers’ money on equipping all 751 MEPs’ offices in Brussels and Strasbourg with the latest 43-inch flat screen TVs.

West Midlands Independe… Continue Reading »

Remember the Millennium Bug? A lot of people made their name with predictions of Armageddon; journalists had too good a story to check; the cost of political overreaction was deemed smaller than… Continue Reading »

Significant funds are being ploughed into attempts to force a second referendum by remainers intent on refusing to accept the majority decision to leave the European Union, warns West Midlands M… Continue Reading »

A campaign for free transport for village children facing almost a three-fold hike in bus fares to attend their local high school in Codsall has won the backing of West Midlands MEP James Carver… Continue Reading »

Talking to Danny Kelly on BBC WM and Elliott Webb on BBC Hereford & Worcester about whether Boris should apologise over his comments that Muslim women who wear full veils look ridiculous.

It’s … Continue Reading »

Companies from Europe and beyond are investing in the West Midlands, creating thousands of jobs and bringing a further boost to the economy.

So much for those doom and gloom merchants who claim B… Continue Reading »

Britain has “no chance” of negotiating a deal with the EU whilst its European Parliament Brexit Steering Group is made up of ardent federalists, warns West Midlands MEP James Carver.

All six … Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver rallied Brexiteers in Hampshire last night to lobby for the EU exit the nation voted for.

The Hampshire Out campaign is part of a growing movement sweeping the … Continue Reading »

Proportional representation is the only fair system to reflect the political landscape and give the man and woman on the street a truly democratic voice, said West Midlands MEP James Carver at a… Continue Reading »

There is so much speculation, which is getting whipped up into a news frenzy. There are all sorts of scenarios being postulated in the corridors of the EU by opinionated politicians.

However,… Continue Reading »

Herefordshire MEP James Carver has been out campaigning at the launch of a grassroots revolution to force the Prime Minister to deliver “the Brexit that Britain voted for”.

The Independent Eu… Continue Reading »

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Speaking on Australian news channel ABC in the wake of Boris's resignation. Time to stop the politics and get out of the EU!

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West Midlands MEP James Carver is calling on the EU to pressurise Iran, Saudia Arabia and the UAE to halt the world's worst man… Continue Reading »

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Ahead of England's momentous World Cup Semi-Final - let the dream continue - Football's Coming Home!

West Midlands MEP James Carver is voting in the European Parliament in Strasbourg tomorrow against new digital copyright rules, which he fears will censor online speech.

The proposed directiv… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver is urging people to sign a petition calling for an indoor velodrome to be built in the region in time for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022 and to be a las… Continue Reading »

Speaking to the Worcester News, Independent West Midlands MEP James Carver said: “The timing of Saturday’s anti-Brexit protest – on the same day as an under-reported pro-Brexit march - was odd t… Continue Reading »

Ahead of today’s Commons knife-edge vote on the Lords’ amendment to give parliament a “meaningful vote” on the Brexit deal, West Midlands MEP James Carver argues such a move would be mea… Continue Reading »

The House of Lords’ wrecking amendment to sabotage the will of the people and reverse the results of the referendum and the general election, in which 85% of votes cast were for parties who in t… Continue Reading »

Will this bunch of out-of-touch unelected peers give way or stand firm?

Let’s hope for the sake of the right of the people to self-determination in a democracy that they do the decent thing and give way!

The Prime Minister must secure a meaningful Brexit – This isn't about Parliament deciding our future on this issue - It was made clear in the official referendum leaflet that the Government and … Continue Reading »

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Debate: EU/African, Caribbean and Pacific partnership: renewing the vows  

MEPs quizzed the Commission and the Council on h… Continue Reading »

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Iran nuclear deal: what options does the EU have after Trump’s decision? 

MEPs debated the consequences and the EU’s respon… Continue Reading »

The Trump-Kim summit looks to have gone without a hitch, let’s hope the same is the case for Mrs May in Westminster.

The concession to the rebels that Parliament will negotiate for a ‘customs… Continue Reading »

Miichel Barnier can’t give us a reasonable deal because of his concern about other countries following us through the exit door, which will lead to the EU’ s eventual demise.

Does he not cons… Continue Reading »

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West Midlands MEP James Carver has welcomed news that the region has been shortlisted by Channel 4 to be home for the broadcaster’s new national HQ.

The independent Euro MP said: “It’s impo… Continue Reading »

James Carver, a Member of the European Parliament for the West Midlands, has announced his resignation from the UK Independence Party.

“After 22 years’ tireless campaigning for UKIP, I now fi… Continue Reading »

As part of his support for Somaliland’s bid for international recognition, West Midlands MEP James Carver spoke at a conference in the European Parliament discussing the recent presidential el… Continue Reading »

Long-time campaigner for national self-determination, West Midlands MEP James Carver took part in Somaliland’s 27th anniversary of independence this week.

He travelled to the small African na… Continue Reading »

Worcestershire MEP James Carver has praised the work of three go-ahead companies for earning the royal seal of approval in this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

Mr Carver has congratulat… Continue Reading »

Once again these unelected, out of touch, peers have voted to try to scupper Brexit.

This brings the final tally of government defeats on the Bill at Report Stage to 14 and the award for brass ne… Continue Reading »

Kidderminster-based MEP James Carver is backing a campaign to build a velodrome in the West Midlands in time for Birmingham’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

The UKIP Euro MP, who … Continue Reading »

The Lords finally and unequivocally demonstrated yesterday just how out of touch their unelected peers are and there is no wonder more than 120,000 people have signed a petition demanding they b… Continue Reading »

It was good to have the opportunity to talk to Patrick Burns and fellow panellists on yesterday's Sunday Politics show, covering wide ranging issues, including this week's local elections, and c… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands politician is calling for a crackdown on the sale of “laughing gas” following fears that a growing number of children and young people are using them to get high.

Residents ac… Continue Reading »

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The CBI does not speak for the whole of Britain’s industry and history shows it has frequently backed a loser, says West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

“Its current insistence of having deep… Continue Reading »

Latest figures revealing the number of new businesses setting up in Worcestershire is up by almost 16 per cent have been welcomed by the county’s UKIP MEP.

James Carver said it was “great new… Continue Reading »

A new project aimed at challenging domestic abusers in Worcestershire to change their behaviour has been heralded as the “missing link” in tackling the root cause of violence in the home.

The… Continue Reading »

The situation Singapore found itself in when it declared its independence from Malaysia in 1965 bears some interesting similarities to the situation Britain finds itself in now, says West Midlan… Continue Reading »

Figures revealing that shop prices have fallen in the last 12 months have been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

But he lamented the lack of media coverage to the news announce… Continue Reading »

News that Britain will have at least two bumper new free trade deals signed and ready to implement on the day the transition period ends, has been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver… Continue Reading »

The Prime Minister’s whistle-stop tour of the UK has been branded as “nothing more than a PR stunt” by a West Midlands UKIP MEP.

James Carver has questioned Theresa May’s hop around Scotl… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is calling for analysts to refrain from inbuilt bias and consider the complete picture.

“To do any less is to hoodwink the public. We must have fair analys… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands MEP has joined the clamour of disapproval over the decision to give a Franco-Dutch company the lucrative contract to print iconic British blue passports after the UK leaves the E… Continue Reading »

A Worcestershire politician has welcomed news that manufacturing giant Siemens is investing £27 million in a state-of-the-art factory on a new business park in the county.

The company’s addit… Continue Reading »

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I want to take this opportunity to send my best wishes to all my friends across the Commonwealth on the happy occasion of Commonwealth Day 2018.

As we enter the last year of our membership of the… Continue Reading »

A bid by the West Midlands Combined Authority to take over the running of the region’s fire service should be treated with caution, warns MEP James Carver.

As a UKIP representative for the re… Continue Reading »

What the European Commission has been saying is in direct contradiction to its own commitments, words and indeed founding principles surrounding the recognition of the constitutional and territo… Continue Reading »

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The Labour Part is living in cloud cuckoo land if it thinks the EU will agree to a customs union agreement and let them subsidise industries, says West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

In his … Continue Reading »

Appalled by the shocking surge in stabbings across the West Midlands since the start of 2018, which has seen five people killed, regional UKIP MEP James Carver, is backing demands for tougher pe… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has welcomed the news that 2017 was a record year for investment in City of London property.

Fears of Brexit uncertainty have failed to materialise as busi… Continue Reading »

Kidderminster-based MEP James Carver is "delighted" the town’s rehabilitation centre, The Grange, has been saved -  four months after he first brought the closure plan to the attention of the pu… Continue Reading »

Latest figures this Valentine’s Day showing record UK exports in flowers, wine and chocolate prove the world has a very special love affair for our quality products, says West Midlands UKIP MEP … Continue Reading »

"Listen to our cousins from down under Mrs May"- urges West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver, following comments from Australia's High Commissioner.

Alexander Downer has warned Britain will hav… Continue Reading »

Worcester MEP James Carver has welcomed news that go-ahead city firm Gtech is moving some of its production back from China, creating 100 jobs.

Boss Nick Grey said he was responding to consum… Continue Reading »

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An online test to help detect the devastating but little-known Raynaud’s Syndrome is being promoted by a Worcestershire politician, whose first wife suffered from the condition.

UKIP MEP James … Continue Reading »

Perhaps the threat of a Tory rebellion has given the PM the trigger needed to finally start fighting our corner with renewed vigour!

It would be shameful to accept a transition period during … Continue Reading »

A West Midlands politician is calling on West Mercia’s police and crime commissioner to “lay the facts on the table” over changes to shift patterns in Shropshire.

Unnamed police officers have… Continue Reading »

David Davis will confirm in a speech this afternoon that the UK will follow the EU customs’ rules during the unnecessary transition period with no trade deals being enacted until it ends.

Wes… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver hailed figures showing Birmingham Airport had its busiest year in 2017 and enjoyed 30 consecutive months of record-breaking growth as “great news” for the bus… Continue Reading »

A Worcestershire politician is urging hospital patients to “think twice” before chasing low-level compensation claims, but also for the NHS to accept liability more readily when significant mist… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands UKIP MEP has accused the government of mealy-mouthed diplomacy which is set to see Britain remaining an EU member in all but name for years after Brexit.

James Carver said the… Continue Reading »

A campaigner for the rights of descendants of natives of a British Overseas Territory, who were forcibly exiled by the UK government, has welcomed a new Bill to secure their citizenship.

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With clean-up costs and last landfill tax revenue depriving our economy of more than £600 million in 2015, these new measures are to be welcomed.

However, we all have a responsibility to ensu… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is urging the Government to act faster to halt the scourge of bogus holiday sickness and fraudulent minor whiplash claims, which are costing the public billio… Continue Reading »

The EU can’t have its cake and eat it and must learn to give and take, says West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

The commission is poised to demand the 27 remaining states stump up the €12-€1… Continue Reading »

A leading UKIP politician has condemned the council tax hike being imposed by West Midlands mayor Andy Street.

The precept designed to raise £8 million – equivalent to an extra £12 a year on … Continue Reading »

A £130 million investment planned by international aerospace and defence giant Meggitt plc in Coventry has been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

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A massive thank you to all those who dropped gifts off at my Lisle Avenue offices in Kidderminster for the Shuttle Christmas Gift Appeal - your generosity is much appreciated.

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The march towards a European army is being stepped up with revelations that more than a dozen projects have been drawn up as part of a vision being led by France and Germany.

West Midlands UK… Continue Reading »

The Brexit deal agreed early today will make the UK subservient to EU rules and regulations and hinder our ability to trade on an equal footing – this is not what the electorate voted for, said … Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is in optimistic mood about the future of the party after hearing Henry Bolton’s rallying cry at a packed meeting of activists and members in Birmingham.

N… Continue Reading »

Kidderminster-based UKIP MEP James Carver is urging Wyre Forest planning chiefs to adopt the Government’s latest figures for housing targets and save the town’s threatened green belt.

Consult… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is hoping one of two cities within his constituency will be chosen as the nation’s 2021 cultural gem.

Both Coventry and Stoke-on-Trent are vying for the lu… Continue Reading »

Kidderminster-based UKIP MEP James Carver is backing the Shuttle Gift Appeal by opening his offices as a donation point.

Members of the public who buy Christmas presents for the newspaper's a… Continue Reading »

“What happened to go whistle for it?”  West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver, demands to know today after leaked news the Tory government has capitulated over the Brexit “divorce” bill.

Outrage… Continue Reading »

“Get me out of here – just in the nick of time!” pleads West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver, as an EU commissioner talks about rule changes to enable common tax rates to be levied across all mem… Continue Reading »

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An £82 million plan to regenerate the fastest growing railway station outside London has been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He said he was “delighted” to see the masterplan… Continue Reading »

A European Court of Justice ruling has been slammed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver claiming it makes UK residents second class citizens in their own country.

Mr Carver was referring t… Continue Reading »

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Negotiations on post-Brexit trade agreements can and must get started before Britain leaves the EU, insists West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He said: “As the agreements will not come into… Continue Reading »

UKIP MEP James Carver said it was “frustrating” to watch the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee vote in favour of a dedicated budget and more tools to strengthen the union’s foreign… Continue Reading »

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Up to £15 million of funding towards the setting up of a new ‘greenfield’ university in Herefordshire specialising in high-quality engineering courses, has been welcomed by the region’s UKIP MEP… Continue Reading »

As I said three months ago, conflicting political interests between the EU regions of the North, South and East, risk tearing the union apart.

Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic understan… Continue Reading »

The elephant in the room just got a whole lot bigger following the publication of the European Parliament’s latest “superstate” vision for ever closer unity, warns UKIP MEP James Carver.

From… Continue Reading »

Latest figures showing that Worcestershire’s top 50 mid-sized companies have grown by a massive 64 per cent in three years, have been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

The Worc… Continue Reading »

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The European Council’s president’s speech today highlights that the cracks are beginning to appear, warns West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He said: “Donald Tusk is a worried man – worried… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has secured a key position in Henry Bolton’s new leadership team.

He joins the top table as Assistant Deputy Leader, along with fellow MEP Mike Hookem.

Why doesn’t Ken Clarke and his gang, some Labour, SNP, Liberal Democrat and Green MPS, understand that by fighting to give Parliament the ability to veto, or prevent by other legal means, a bad … Continue Reading »

New figures showing Gypsy and Traveller children are the least likely to succeed at school of any ethnic group, have been described as shocking  by UKIP MEP James Carver 

Mr Carver, who repre… Continue Reading »

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A call for CCTV cameras to be installed on all passenger ferries has been made by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He made the appeal while speaking in the European Parliament in support … Continue Reading »

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Exciting times are ahead for UKIP with Henry Bolton as the party's new leader, said West Midlands MEP James Carver.

As the first UKIP MEP to come out in support of the former police and army offi… Continue Reading »

The publication of a blueprint for major economic growth across the Midlands has been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver as a “bold and ambitious” plan.

The Midlands Engine Visio… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver is calling on the Home Secretary to abandon controversial plans for police and crime commissioners to take over fire authorities.

Mr Carver, whose area includes… Continue Reading »

The Labour MPs who signed an open letter published in the Observer at the weekend, seeking membership of the single market post-Brexit must be naïve if they can’t see the potential damage to neg… Continue Reading »

Condolences to the family of lifelong passionate Eurosceptic Sir Teddy Taylor, whose death was announced yesterday.

He opposed the UK’s entry into the Common Market, was a stalwart of the Maa… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is "delighted" at the news German-owned Muller is investing £100 million in its Shropshire factories.

He said : "It is great news for the county's economy … Continue Reading »

Tune into this week's BBC Sunday Politics programme at 11.30am to hear James talking about the UKIP leadership race, the relevance of the party now and his hopes for its future - hopefully with … Continue Reading »

A West Midlands politician is calling for a re-think over proposals to close stroke services at Walsall Manor Hospital.

The plan, currently out to consultation, is to close the hyper-acute st… Continue Reading »

We must not allow the Government to surrender control of UK defence to the EU as described in its Defence Partnership Paper, warns West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He said: “The language … Continue Reading »

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Published on 12 Sep 2017

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A Government pledge that it will work with Britain’s lucrative maritime industry to make it a world leader, has been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

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Published on 11 Sep 2017

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Following Gibraltar’s National day yesterday, West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver said it was good to hear the Rock’s  chief minister was keen to forge even stronger ties with the UK after Brexi… Continue Reading »

MPs must support the Withdrawal Bill to avoid a “chaotic” exit from the European Union, insists West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

Speaking as the Commons prepares for today’s Second Readin… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is pressing the Government to bid for Birmingham to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

His plea follows the announcement that Midlands’ capital has beate… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver is urging the TUC to save itself from annihilation by pulling back from its anti-Brexit stance at next week’s conference and support the majority view of its … Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver is “over the moon” at the news that Nigel Farage is acting as Henry Bolton’s political referee in UKIP’s leadership race.

The announcement was tweeted by Mr Bol… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands politician is urging councils to follow Sandwell’s lead and open transit sites for Gypsies and Travellers in a bid to crack down on costly unauthorised camps.

James Carver, a … Continue Reading »

In negotiating the end of the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK, we must be mindful not to allow it back in through the back door, warns West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver… Continue Reading »

Here in the UK, we are not generally quick to embrace change and indeed relish our traditions, but sometimes change is for the better and some traditions are best consigned to the history books,… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has today announced he is backing international security expert Henry Bolton as his party’s next leader.

With 10 candidates now standing for the role followi… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver is calling for more action to combat rural crime after latest figures reveal the cost to Worcestershire has soared by almost a third.

The county was the 10th wo… Continue Reading »

A UKIP MEP has hit out at the BBC for spending licence-payers’ money on a spoof comedy show aimed at mocking the majority of the British people who voted for Brexit.

Steve Coogan’s inept char… Continue Reading »

A Worcestershire MEP is urging businesses to take advantage of Pie and Pint workshops where they can find out about European Union funding opportunities.

The sessions, which are being held in… Continue Reading »

The weekend’s Telegraph claims that the Government could pay up to £36 billion in a financial settlement with the EU if Brussels agrees to negotiate it “as part of a deal on future relations, in… Continue Reading »

The International Monetary Fund’s latest prediction of solid global growth over the next two years has been welcomed by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He said the significant increase i… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver is urging the region’s MPs to support cross-party calls for the Prime Minister to keep her manifesto promise to cap the price of gas and electricity to stop energy… Continue Reading »

The notion that the EU states will put up a unified block to Britain’s Brexit negotiations, forcing us to submissively settle for a less than acceptable outcome is simply a myth, says West Midla… Continue Reading »

Published on 14 Jul 2017

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A leading West Midlands politician is backing a national campaign calling on Sainsbury’s to reverse its controversial decision to drop Fairtrade tea. 

So far 90,000 people have signed an onli… Continue Reading »

Supporters of the Southern Transitional Council attend a rally to demand the secession of south Yemen, in the southern port city on July 7, 2017.

A recent protest by tens of thousands of Yeme… Continue Reading »

A battle to save green belt land on the edge of Kidderminster’s Spennells estate from development is being backed by West Midlands MEP James Carver.

Proposals to plough up productive barley f… Continue Reading »

Published on 5 Jul 2017

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Published on 5 Jul 2017

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Published on 4 Jul 2017

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Kidderminster-based MEP James Carver is calling for the town’s streets to be cleared of weeds and tons of sprouting greenery at the base of roadside trees to put “pride” back in communities and … Continue Reading »

The people of Yemen are facing the worst cholera outbreak in the world, with 200,000 suspected cases, increasing at an average of 5,000 a day. 

In just two months, this killer disease has spr… Continue Reading »

A bid to boost visitor numbers to Sri Lanka is being backed by West Midlands MEP James Carver.

He spoke at a European Parliament cross party event in Brussels this week, organised by the Sri … Continue Reading »

Following the UN General Assembly's vote to refer the issue of the Chagos Islands to the ICJ in The Hague, West Midlands MEP, James Carver, a long -time advocate and supporter of Chagossians, wi… Continue Reading »

Brierley Hill’s new business and innovation enterprise zone will be able to take advantage of Britain’s global place in the world free from the shackles of the European Union, said West Midlands… Continue Reading »

Published on 20 Jun 2017

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This so-called “Day of Rage” is, quite frankly, the last thing that our emergency services need to be dealing with, at this time of great uncertainty.

We make our points through democratic me… Continue Reading »

Published on 13 Jun 2017

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Published on 12 Jun 2017

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Drought-hit Somaliland is now struggling with a devastating outbreak of diarrhoea, leading West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver to call for urgent action.

Mr Carver said latest figures reveal … Continue Reading »

Published on 31 May 2017

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West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has paid tribute to former Hereford MP Paul Keetch who died on Wednesday, aged 56.

As a Liberal Democrat, he made his mark on public life by setting himsel… Continue Reading »

Plans being considered by the EU to slap excise duty on vaping products have been condemned by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver as “bad for public health”.

It is feared the proposed tax of… Continue Reading »

This has got to stop now! We can’t afford to keep losing innocent civilians like this.

Almost all, if not absolutely all, atrocities we have seen in recent times have been committed by people… Continue Reading »

Claims that tightening controls on immigration would cost the Exchequer up to £6bn a year have been repeated by the BBC over recent days as if fact and the record needs putting straight, said We… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver hailed Councillor Martin Stooke as a “great ambassador for Kidderminster” as he congratulated him on becoming the town’s deputy mayor.

Cllr Stooke, UKIP me… Continue Reading »

Published on 16 May 2017

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Published on 17 May 2017

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Published on 16 May 2017

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West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver highlighted the UK’s strengths at the British Bangladeshi Business Awards.

Speaking at the event in Birmingham on Sunday, he said our “diverse heritage” wo… Continue Reading »

Businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are looking forward to a bright future, according to the latest economic survey.

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has welcomed the findings r… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has confirmed he will not be contesting a seat in the forthcoming general election. 

Mr Carver said: "After much consideration, I decided the best way I ca… Continue Reading »

Published on 2 May 2017

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A Worcestershire politician has welcomed the scrapping of the infamous Whittington island slip-road after more than 700 motorists petitioned for its removal.

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carv… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has resigned as UKIP’s Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs spokesman, following the announcement of the party’s integration policy, including a pledge to ban the Musl… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has welcomed more good news on the economy with manufacturers reporting the strongest increase in orders in 22 years.

This has been helped by the fall in s… Continue Reading »

The European Union will veto any deal with Britain in a bid to punish the UK for voting to leave the bloc, warns UKIP MEP James Carver.

Speaking on the BBC’s Daily Politics show, Mr Carver in… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands UKIP MEP is calling for more effective action to outlaw the illegal and barbaric practice of female genital mutilation after more than 5,000 new cases affecting women and girls l… Continue Reading »

Pollsters are putting UKIP in third place in the race for the first elected mayor of the West Midlands.

The results of the poll – which place the party’s candidate Pete Durnell clearly ahead … Continue Reading »

I am surprised the PM has called this election but it is clearly an indication that she believes a large proportion of MPs are choosing to ignore the will of the people who voted in last year's … Continue Reading »

UKIP MEP James Carver is urging people to sign a petition calling on the government to change new rules that will see some non-EU workers deported if they earn less than £35,000.

The move wil… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver today joined calls for the Prime Minister to sack the five Remoaner trade envoys who tried to de-rail the triggering of Brexit negotiations.

He welcomed th… Continue Reading »

Published on 5 Apr 2017

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West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has welcomed news that full production of Dairy Milk is returning to Cadbury’s Bournville plant after some manufacturing was earlier moved to Poland.

The c… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has congratulated three Worcestershire businesses who have been recognised among the UK’s fastest growing businesses.

Worcester-based Gtech is ranked 11th … Continue Reading »

James Carver, UKIP’s Foreign and Commonwealth spokesman, today condemned the incursion of the Spanish warship the Infanta Cristina.

“I find it incredible that shortly after the Spanish Foreig… Continue Reading »

UKIP’s Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs spokesman James Carver MEP condemned yesterday’s devastating attack on innocent passengers of the St Petersburg Metro, which left 14 dead and dozens more … Continue Reading »

Champagne bottles popped as West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver celebrated the triggering of Article 50 with party activists at his Kidderminster office yesterday.

A jubilant Mr Carver praise… Continue Reading »

Former reservist James Carver MEP has welcomed the news that Royal Marine Seargeant Alexander Blackman could be freed from prison within weeks, after his jail term was cut to seven years today.

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver says he is poised to become a “key guardian” of Britain’s Brexit strategy, once Article 50 is triggered tomorrow.

He and 19 colleagues in the European Parl… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands UKIP MEP, who is the grandson of a Romany Gypsy, is calling for the chronic shortage of traveller sites across the UK to be addressed.

This is EU Roma Week and James Carver ha… Continue Reading »

Published on 24 Mar 2017

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 21 March 2017

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The UK’s first dedicated electric vehicle plant which opened today in Warwickshire shows “immense confidence” in British manufacturing, said West Midlands MEP James Carver.

He was speaking to… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has slammed a Labour MP for suggesting the way to tackle air pollution around schools is to deprive vulnerable children of their education.

Mary Creagh MP,… Continue Reading »

A West Midlands MEP is campaigning to protect the British honey bee from foreign invaders which threaten to decimate the population.

UKIP’s James Carver has already called for a ban on the ex… Continue Reading »

The world needs to wake up to the famine which is spreading across East Africa, says West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He was speaking today as aid agencies launched a joint appeal to rais… Continue Reading »

Published on 15 Mar 2017

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 15 March 2017

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), E… Continue Reading »

What a great U-turn by Philip Hammond scrapping the National insurance hike on the self-employed in the face of massive opposition, rejoices West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

The former se… Continue Reading »

We must stand firm and not hand out concessions to the EU like confetti, implored West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

He was speaking following Nigel Farage’s 'radio rant' last night when he… Continue Reading »

After all the prevaricating, the Brexit Bill is now on its way to Her Majesty the Queen for Royal Assent – time for a cheer, says West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

The game of ping pong is… Continue Reading »

On the first Commonwealth Day since the historic referendum, James Carver MEP has reiterated how the Commonwealth has become ever more relevant, as Britain prepares to look towards a global futu… Continue Reading »

"Today, we celebrate the unique and historical bond which unites 53 nations that make up the Commonwealth," said West Midlands MEP James Carver, UKIP's Foreign and Commonwealth affairs spokesman… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has been appointed to the European Parliament’s Regional Development committee.

Mr Carver said he was “delighted” to be joining the committee.

He said: … Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has joined the attack on the Chancellor accusing him of making life worse for millions of self-employed workers following yesterday’s national insurance hike.… Continue Reading »

Lord Heseltine has rightly been sacked from his advisory role to the Tory government after rebelling over Brexit last night, says West Midlands MEP James Carver.

The 83-year-old former Conser… Continue Reading »

UKIP’s Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs spokesman is urging the government not to let opportunities for trade with Nigeria slip by.

As Africa’s largest economy and biggest democracy, post-Bre… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has urged a delegation from the West African state of Mali not to “put all their eggs into one EU basket”.

Top of the agenda for talks with the Foreign and… Continue Reading »

The House of Lords vote to amend the Brexit bill will not thwart the will of the people to leave the EU, says West Midlands MEP James Carver after last yesterday’s government defeat.

James Ca… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has hit out against “delaying tactics” by the House of Lords which could leave the UK stuck in the EU with its democratic vote being wiped out.

The Lords i… Continue Reading »

A Danish MEP is calling on EU leaders to stop being so negative and defensive about Brexit.

Anders Vistisen, vice chairman its Foreign Affairs Committee, points out the mutual benefits of a g… Continue Reading »

More good news on the economic front has been announced:

UK rises to become third most important country for company growth prospects, PwC says

UK services optimism is highest since Brexit… Continue Reading »

We live in tumultuous times. Who would have believed that within the space of a few months, electors would take the United Kingdom out of the European Union, and Americans would elect a Presiden… Continue Reading »

Offices and factories are being urged to give their staff a Fairtrade break by West Midlands MEP James Carver.

The UKIP Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs spokesman, who lives in Worcester, is … Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has attacked the validity of a survey claiming many Stratford people who voted to leave the EU have changed their minds.

Mr Carver said the sample of just … Continue Reading »

Yesterday we had yet another flurry of positive post referendum economic data. Employment hit a record high as UK firms keep on hiring, investor sentiment has risen to its highest level since be… Continue Reading »

Published on 15 Feb 2017

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Published on 14 Feb 2017

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BREXIT offers a “golden opportunity” to free British manufacturers and businesses from Brussels protectionism, says a West Midlands MEP.

UKIP’s James Carver is supporting a campaign started b… Continue Reading »

Published on 14 Feb 2017

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UKIP MEP, Kidderminster-based James Carver has hailed his party’s Wribbenhall candidate in this month’s Bewdley by-election as “a local man with passion and commitment”.

David Field is one of… Continue Reading »

Published on 9 Feb 2017

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 09 February 2017

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Former Liberty director, Labour peer Shami Chakrabarti must be feeling red faced after the downfall of her friend and collaborator, disgraced tank-chasing lawyer Phil Shiner.

Her office is re… Continue Reading »

Npower’s massive fuel price hike has been condemned by West Midlands MEP James Carver as a “kick in the teeth” for hard-up families.

The UKIP politician warned the standard tariff increases o… Continue Reading »

Former reservist West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has spoken of his delight that lawyer Phil Shiner, who brought abuse claims against British troops, has been struck off after a misconduct he… Continue Reading »

Worcester MEP James Carver has reacted angrily to news about three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups restricting hip and knee replacement operations.

“There is no way that my … Continue Reading »

As MEP for Stoke-on-Trent I am delighted that my colleague Paul Nuttall has been selected to contest the town’s Central by-election next month for UKIP.

He was recently elected leader of… Continue Reading »

Worcester MEP Jim Carver is urging the Ministry of Defence to re-consider its budget cuts which have placed the county’s regimental museum in jeopardy.

The MoD has decided to stop giving… Continue Reading »

James Carver MEP, UKIP's Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs spokesman, has criticised the government's decision not to engage with French Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, after it was revealed … Continue Reading »

Suggestions by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of a cap on the maximum amount people can earn have been described as “more Labour folly” by local MEP James Carver.

Corbyn has resurrected the… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has reacted angrily to revelations that our government has given £1bn of taxpayers cash as handouts in Pakistan.

Families there get bank cards loaded with … Continue Reading »

Proposals for voters to have to prove their identity at the ballot box has my full support.

There have been squeals from some quarters about the government’s proposals but it is frankly … Continue Reading »

Christmas is almost upon us. For me, this is a welcome break from my work, both here and abroad. For my friends and colleagues, I hope this is a time for celebration and relaxation and a time to… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 15 December 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 13 December 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 14 December 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 12th December 2016

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Local MEP James Carver is urging the government to divert the £89.4 million fines levied for drug overcharging from the Treasury to the health service.

“Given the dire straits that the N… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 01 December 2016

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James Carver MEP visited the Worcester Delivery Office to thank local postmen and women for their hard work during Royal Mail’s busiest period.

This year Royal Mail has been celebrating … Continue Reading »

Latest figures showing that net migration has remained near record levels  shows the government has failed miserably in its promises to cut immigration, said local UKIP MEP James Carver today.

James Carver MEP said, "I'm honoured by the appointment to the extended role of UKIP's Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs spokesman, and am very conscious of the fact that our Foreign Affai… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 22 November 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 22 November 2016

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It’s hard to believe that across the UK thirteen million people are living below the poverty line.

The Trussell Trust is working to stop UK hunger and poverty. Their network of over 400 … Continue Reading »

UKIP MEP James Carver reacted angrily today to the government’s decision not to allow former residents of the Chagos Islands to return back.

“It is an absolute disgrace and the governmen… Continue Reading »

Following Brrexit the UK will be a stronger and more successful vibrant country, West Midlands MEP James Carver is to tell a meeting in Birmingham later this week.

Mr Carver, UKIP Euro-M… Continue Reading »

Today’s High Court ruling calling for a Parliamentary vote on triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty sadly comes as no surprise, said local UKIP MEP James Carver.

“The Establishment … Continue Reading »

As someone who’s campaigned for over 20 years against the UK’s membership of the EU, the issue of sovereignty is, naturally, a subject very close to my heart. Since the Brexit vote in June, the … Continue Reading »

The decision to ban England and Scotland football players from wearing poppies in  their World Cup qualifier is “disgraceful,”  said local MEP James Carver today.

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A WORCESTER-BASED UKIP politician has spoken of his visit to Somaliland speaking to desperate people.

James Carver, an MEP representing the West… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 26 October 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver has thrown his full support behind Paul Nuttall’s bid to lead the party.

Mr Nuttall has announced that he is standing to be leader and Mr Carver is am… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 24 October 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

(Tom Edwards - Worcester News)

A WORCESTERSHIRE MEP has savaged calls for an EU army - saying it is another reason why voters were right to back Brexit.

UKIP's James Carver has attack… Continue Reading »

Statement by James Carver MEP regarding Steven Woolfe MEP

Following the collapse of UKIP MEP Steven Woolfe in Strasbourg today his West Midlands MEP colleague James Carver, said his thou… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 05 October 2016

• Bluecard Question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe o… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 05 October 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 05 October 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

For those of you that were unable to attend the UKIP National Conference in Bournemouth, here is my speech.

Published on Sep 14, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 14 September 2016

• Bluecard Question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Inde… Continue Reading »

Published on Sep 12, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 12 September 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKI… Continue Reading »

Plans for a “very strong, very open” trade deal with Australia have been warmly welcomed by local MEP James Carver.

Australian prime minster Malcolm Turnbull has spoken of planning for a… Continue Reading »

Stoke-on-Trent Council’s costly ‘bin police’ team has come under fire from local UKIP MEP James Carver.

“Im told this project costs £100,00 a year. Never mind th… Continue Reading »

I’m always proud to be British but now more than ever following our brilliant results in the Olympics.

Our athletes did fantastically well and they have lifted the spirits of so many peo… Continue Reading »

Proposed radical measures to tackle the issue of vote rigging in Muslim communities must be introduced as a matter of urgency, said West Midlands MEP James Carver today.

The call for cha… Continue Reading »

Following the UK vote to leave the European Union, there were reports of an upsurge in both verbal and physical attacks on people who are either EU nationals, or British from an ethnic backgroun… Continue Reading »

Published on Jul 6, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 06 July 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Eu… Continue Reading »

Published on Jul 6, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 06 July 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Eu… Continue Reading »

Published on Jul 5, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 05 July 2016

• Bluecard Question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independe… Continue Reading »

James Carver, UKIP MEP for the West Midlands, has paid tribute to Nigel Farage, who has today announced that he is standing down as UKIP leader.

"There can be little doubt that Nigel's i… Continue Reading »

The Supreme Court today has ruled against the Chagossian people's desire to resettle in the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Following that verdict, James Carver MEP stated;  "I'm dismayed by … Continue Reading »

I'm writing to pay tribute to the strength of conviction shown by those West Midlands residents who voted to Leave the EU in last week's referendum.

I know that they thought lon… Continue Reading »

Irrespective of the result of Thursday’s EU referendum, there is already much chattering and forethought about the political fallout from the result. 

Neither side has the confidence to … Continue Reading »

The clock is ticking down to the most important day in this country’s calendar in more than 40 years.

No one can have failed to notice that Thursday is the EU referendum and wit… Continue Reading »

In a surprise move prominent Conservative member, Bob Dhillon, a former mayor of Warwick, has joined UKIP.

Saturday 11^th June  – 10.30am – 12pm

Public meeting at Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall, Pontrilas Road, Ewyas Harold, HR2 0EL

Speakers -Jesse Norman MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire.

Online privacy is under attack from the EU with plans for national ID cards being used to log onto social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.

“This is another disturbing trend … Continue Reading »

Eddie Izzard is quite right to encourage young people to register to vote in the forthcoming EU referendum.

The issue at stake will affect their lives for many years and they should have… Continue Reading »

Local UKIP MEP James Carver has called for a thorough investigation following the collapse of Eastham Bridge, near Tenbury.

“Given the number of vehicles that use this bri… Continue Reading »

Published on May 24, 2016

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 24 May 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Euro… Continue Reading »

Wyre Forest’s EU Referendum Debate

Please note due to unforeseen circumstances the venue has been changed

The debate will NOT BE at the Civic in Stourport, it will be held at the St… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver is calling for a cost analysis of new diabetes care technology to benefit both patients and the NHS.

Pharmaceutical firm Abbotts have recently designed a blood sug… Continue Reading »

On this auspicious day I am sending my sincere congratulations to the Somaliland people on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Somaliland independence.

I look forward to the re-recog… Continue Reading »

Published on May 10, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 10 May 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Eu… Continue Reading »

A visit to Coventry next week by a Chinese delegation has been highlighted by local UKIP MEP James Carver as “blowing a hole” through claims that remaining in the EU is vital to UK trade success… Continue Reading »

Published on May 10, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 10 May 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Eu… Continue Reading »

If West Midlands residents want to save the NHS then voting to leave the EU is only way, said local UKIP MEP James Carver.

“Leaked documents detailing the hidden details of the proposed … Continue Reading »

MEP James Carver has hit out over a government propaganda “blitz” about the forthcoming EU referendum.

“Not content with spending £9 million of taxpayers money on leaflets, arguing for B… Continue Reading »

Calls by Home Secretary Theresa May for the UK to leave the European Convention of Human Rights can only be achieved by leaving the EU, pointed out West Midlands MEP James Carver today.

For the country to move forward the endemic violence linked to gang activity and government corruption needs to be challenged and people held to account. Recently the former Honduras President R… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver has welcomed the announcement that Parliament is to debate a petition calling for an end to spending a fixed amount on foreign aid.

The petition- “Stop spending a … Continue Reading »

Published on Apr 13, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 13 April 2016

• Bluecard Question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independ… Continue Reading »

Published on Apr 12, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 12 April 2016

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Regional MEP James Carver has travelled to No 10 Downing Street to hand deliver a letter over concerns about legislation affecting the travelling community.

And he has also asked for Rom… Continue Reading »

Published on Apr 12, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 12 April 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), … Continue Reading »

Published on Apr 12, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 12 April 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), … Continue Reading »

Published on 11 Apr 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 11 April 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), E… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver has described spending almost £10 million on pro-EU propaganda for every household in the country as ”a smack in the face of democracy.”

We all know the NHS is creaking at the seams and facing financial collapse but when the situation in your own locality is spelt out it makes it somehow more real.

The three Clinical Comm… Continue Reading »

Commenting on flood defence spending figures released today (Tue) James Carver, UKIP MEP for the West Midlands, said,

“I find it unbelievable that the West Midlands has been allotted a m… Continue Reading »

Free Public Meeting !
 

Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV6 6GE
Thursday, March 17th 7:30pm

                                                                      … Continue Reading »

UKIP Commonwealth Spokesman, James Carver MEP has today called on the Labour Party to "practice what it preaches" and immediately expel Vicki Kirby from Labour membership saying, "I'm horrified … Continue Reading »

It was all GO for me on Saturday............

Great fun with very good public engagement at the Grassroots Out stalls in Worcester in the morning, then out with the Warwick GO team in the… Continue Reading »

Regional UKIP MEP James Carver will be among invited guests attending a high profile Commonwealth  Day service in Westminster Abbey on Monday. (March 14)

The Queen and other senior membe… Continue Reading »

Published on Mar 9, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 09 March 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), E… Continue Reading »

Published on Mar 9, 2016

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 09 March 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), E… Continue Reading »

Plans to spent millions more pounds on luxury limousines for MEPs further stretches incredulity at EU financial waste, said local UKIP MEP James Carver today.

“They are driving … Continue Reading »

During “Fairtrade fortnight”, UKIP MEPs William Dartmouth & James Carver, have made a joint statement to show  how the UK’s commitment to fair trade can flourish best, outside of the EU:-

Local authorities in the West Midlands are being asked to fly the flag to mark Commonwealth Day.

The region’s UKIP MEP James Carver has written to the councils’ chief executives asking t… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 23 February 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct… Continue Reading »

Published on Feb 17, 2016

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 16 February 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP),… Continue Reading »

Published on Feb 16, 2016

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 16 February 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP… Continue Reading »

With the EU referendum looming closer local people have a unique opportunity to have their questions answered about the pros and cons of European Union membership.

A ‘Say No To the EU’ c… Continue Reading »

The SAY NO TO THE EU campaign event at Ledbury is fast approaching.

Only David Cameron believes his EU deal is credible. We now have senior judges stating that it may not even b… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver has reacted angrily to the planned closures of six courts in West Midlands.

Following the announcement about the closure of the courts Mr Carver said the … Continue Reading »

It is clear why Europhiles keep on scaremongering - every day more reasons emerge why Britain should leave the EU as soon as possible.

New figures show that for the second consecutive ye… Continue Reading »

Chateau Impney Hotel & Exhibition Centre, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 0BN
Wednesday Feb 10th 7:30pm

Now Cameron has revealed his sham deal for the UK, now is the perfect chance to … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 3 February 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 3 February 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 3 February 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has described David Cameron’s draft EU deal as containing “nothing of substance at all.”

“After all the hot air is this all he is able to come with? You ca… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 02 February 2016

• Bluecard Question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe … Continue Reading »

A suggestion that school children should be banned from having a newspaper round has been ridiculed by local MEP James Carver.

The European Committee of Social Rights, which is part of t… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has reacted angrily to the possibility of council tax bills being hiked in flood hit areas.

The idea of local authorities raising funds for flood defences … Continue Reading »

 "SAY NO TO THE EU" - Stourport-on-Severn

Bring your friends and family to hear from two of our MEPs what the EU is like on the inside, and hear Thatcher-era MP Christopher Gill's historical … Continue Reading »

A report showing that just five per cent of drug users in Worcestershire kicked the habit following taxpayer-funded treatment is dismal indeed.

Though I have to say the UK average of 7.4… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 20 January 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 20 January 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Sheep St, Warwickshire
This coming Friday - Jan 22nd 7pm

This is a perfect chance to win over undecided voters, so if you have a friend or family member who … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 18 January 2016

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

An EU ruling that employers can read workers’ private messages sent via chat software and webmail accounts during work hours further demonstrates why we should make their own laws, said UKIP MEP… Continue Reading »

Worrying new secrecy rules surrounding air safety incidents have come under fire from local MEP James Carver.

The EU has brought in a regulation which means that accounts of aircraft saf… Continue Reading »

News that almost 450 complaints were made to the council about noisy neighbours in Worcester over 18 months makes depressing reading.

The statistics - equalling 25 complaints a month - i… Continue Reading »

As both a Warwickshire MEP and a Shakespeare fan I am delighted that the Bard of Avon is feature on three special edition coins.

It is fitting that the Royal Mint should mark the 400th a… Continue Reading »

Christmas is almost upon us. For me, this is a welcome break from my work on both here and abroad protecting Britain from EU legislation. For you, I hope this is a time for celebration and relax… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Strasbourg, 17 December 2015

• Point of Order: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Strasbourg, 16 December 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedo… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Strasbourg, 16 December 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedo… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 16 December 2015

• Bluecard Question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Strasbourg, 15 December 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedo… Continue Reading »

A legal challenge by major tobacco firms against the government’s plain packaging rules has the support of local MEP James Carver.

The regulations banning companies from using any logos … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 07 December 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom … Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver is pressing for David Cameron to campaign to leave the EU after failing to achieve even minor treaty changes he demanded.

“My role is to stand up and be co… Continue Reading »

Birmingham council should stop being mean spirited and allow florist Allan Poole to keep playing festive tunes, says local MEP James Carver.

His remarks follow threats by the local autho… Continue Reading »

EU plans to regulate candles should be blown out, said local UKIP MEP James Carver.

“Which overpaid and under-worked jobsworths in a Brussels ivory tower dreamt up this latest madness? I… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver says the British Government's wide open door immigration policy is unsustainable following the release of new figures which show net migration into the UK reached … Continue Reading »

MEP James Carver will be attending a meeting later this week to discuss the vital importance of road safety for youngsters.

He is among guests invited to the seminar on Friday in Warwick… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 24 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Dire… Continue Reading »

A report today (24/11/2015) passed in the European Parliament has called for an EU seat on the UN Security Council and for the two permanent European members, the UK and France, to promote "comm… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has today criticised the new head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), for backing calls for Britain to remain in the EU.
   
James Carver MEP, who is… Continue Reading »

Slamming shut the doors of the UK’s coal-fired power stations within a decade will doubtless please the environmentally-correct brigade but that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do.

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 16 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 16 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 10 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 10 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 10 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom … Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 9 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom a… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Brussels, Brussels, 9 November 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom a… Continue Reading »

UKIP MEP James Carver says the arrogance of the European Union knows no bounds following news that Brussels has increased EU budget by €10 billion despite failing yet another audit.

 
The … Continue Reading »

Staffordshire politician James Carver has criticised “outrageous” spending by health inspectors, who visited Burton Hospitals Trust.

“Public services are being cut back left, ri… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver has described the free movement of people across Europe as a “security risk”.

Mr Carver, UKIP Euro-MP, made his comments in the wake of the horrific terrorist atta… Continue Reading »

Figures released showing that 42 top bosses of local authorities in the West Midlands earn more than the Prime Minister have been greeted with dismay by local MEP James Carver.

“It stagg… Continue Reading »

A high level report describing EU spending as “irregular and possibly illegal” demonstrates why David Cameron should be leading the charge to leave, not pussyfooting around with renegotiatio… Continue Reading »

NHS managers must be licensed so they can be struck off in cases such as the Mid Staffordshire scandal, says local UKIP MEP James Carver.

The trust that ran Stafford Hospital pl… Continue Reading »

The campaign to free the Royal Marine jailed for killing a Taliban fighter must not be forgotten, says West Midlands MEP James Carver.

“We are days away from Remembrance Sunday when we r… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP and UKIP's national Commonwealth Spokesman James Carver has today accused the Government of betraying British workers following news that Ministers had signed a multi-billion p… Continue Reading »

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• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 28 October 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direc… Continue Reading »

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European Parliament, Strasbourg, 27 October 2015

James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct De… Continue Reading »

British taxpayers' money should not be used to help fund barbaric bullfighting two UKIP MEPs have said today ahead of a crucial vote later this week.

West Midlands MEPs James Carver and Bil… Continue Reading »

Tens of thousands of farmers across the UK are being forced to put up EU propaganda -  and to pay for the privilege.

Under new guidance put out by the Government any farmer who receives … Continue Reading »

I am delighted to announce that i will be speaking at the UKIP North West Conference on Saturday Nov 7th along with Louise Bours MEP – Douglas Carswell MP -  Ray Finch MEP  To book your tickets … Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has reacted angrily to the government’s failure to fight for the country’s ailing steel industry.

He spoke out after the news that steel processing firm Ca… Continue Reading »

On Sunday (18th Oct) I completed the Great Birmingham Run (Half Marathon), in 2 hours and 36 minutes, on behalf of the Beacon Centre Centre for the Blind, a fantastic West Midlands charity worki… Continue Reading »

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European Parliament, Brussels, 14 October 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct De… Continue Reading »

UKIP MEPs James Carver and Bill Etheridge will be contacting school head teachers in a bid to encourage the flying of the flag and the singing of the national anthem.
 
The move follows a UKIP… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has raised his grave concerns over plans for Turkey to join the European Union.

Such are his fears about the country that he has raised his worries at the … Continue Reading »

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European Parliament, Strasbourg, 7 October 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct D… Continue Reading »

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European Parliament, Strasbourg, 6 October 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct D… Continue Reading »

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European Parliament, Strasbourg, 6 October 2015

• Bluecard question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of F… Continue Reading »

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European Parliament, Strasbourg, 5 October 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands), UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct D… Continue Reading »

I am happy to be able to inform you that as part of the SAY NO TO THE EU campaign I will be speaking as one of your West Midlands MEPs alongside prominent eurosceptics.

Speaking:

West Midlands MEP James Carver has reacted with fury at a “gas chamber’ quip by a Labour activist at their party’s conference.

“In my book what she said was disgusting and for their lead… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has challenged George Osborne to invest £3m in grassroots football in the region to match that just given to China.

“This region has produced some great fo… Continue Reading »

James Carver MEP takes you on a tour of his offices in Brussels at the European Parliament showing why the EU's plans to expand the HQ to give each MEP 3 offices each is a ridiculas idea, and a total waste of money.

Delighted to have hosted a superb West Midlands manufacturers group "Made In The Midlands" in Brussels today, championing UK innovation.

• European Parliament, Brussels, 15 September 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands),  UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - @JamesJimCarver

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• European Parliament, Brussels, 15 September 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands),  UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - @JamesJimCarver

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A new ruling from Europe could have massive implications for workers and small firms, UKIP MEP James Carver has warned..

The European Court of Justice has ruled that time spent travellin… Continue Reading »

​• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 09 September 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands),  UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - @JamesJimCarve… Continue Reading »

• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 08 September 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands),  UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - @JamesJimCarver
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West Midlands MEP James Carver has today condemned moves to spend tens of millions of Euros on a spin campaign to promote the European Union.

UKIP MEP James Carver says a push by Europea… Continue Reading »

In the wake of David Cameron’s announcement today on Syrian refugees UKIP MEP James Carver has called for the rich Gulf states ‘to take their share."

“The six Gulf countries which have s… Continue Reading »

The scrapping of plans for weekly bin collections was inevitable and it is wrong that the public has been deceived, said local UKIP MEP James Carver.

“There has been a £250million investmen… Continue Reading »

Hammer blow news that Warwickshire county Councillors have rejected moves to join the proposed West Midlands Combined Authority has today been branded a nail in the coffin for the anti-democrati… Continue Reading »

Here's a video link to my latest intervention, during yesterday's European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee on the current migration crisis:

• European Parliament, Brussels, 31 Augus… Continue Reading »

The latest all time high net migration figures make a complete mockery of David Cameron's empty promises to bring immigration down, said local UKIP MEP James Carver.

"These figures relea… Continue Reading »

James Carver MEP is delighted to have opened @UKIP's first Social Club in Tipton. The people's army keeps marching on. Cheers !

Great day in Nuneaton market on Sat Aug 1st with our MEP Jim Carver! Hundreds of people signed our petition asking for a referendum on whether Nuneaton & Bedworth should join with Birmingham & t… Continue Reading »

News that children may be at risk because police are failing to give parents information under Sarah's Law has been met with dismay by West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

"I find the va… Continue Reading »

WEST MIDLANDS MEP James Carver has slammed the launch of a new pro-EU
campaign by the Universities UK group.

The UKIP MEP says the Universities for Europe campaign
shows “pro-EU propag… Continue Reading »

UKIP campaigned for a referendum. UKIP secured a referendum. Help us finish the job and win the referendum.

Protection from the deadly Ebola virus should not be limited to checks at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, says West Midlands UKIP MEP James Carver.

Public Health England has announced the… Continue Reading »

Plans to ban smoking in prisons must be carefully thought through.

I believe that prisoners must forfeit the right to vote and should spend their time usefully, learning skills to benefi… Continue Reading »

I will be running the Great Birmingham Run 2015 taking place on Sunday October 18th for a fantastic West Midlands charity "The Beacon Centre for the Blind" based in Wolverhampton.

They d… Continue Reading »

At a time when the parents of about 80,000 pupils have learned that they have not got their first choice of school it comes as no surprise to learn that 

almost 188,000 of the 695,000 UK birt… Continue Reading »

Householders could be hit in the pocket for failing to meet 'pie in the sky' recycling targets being proposed by the EU, warned local UKIP MEP James Carver.

Eurocrats are proposing that … Continue Reading »

The European Union “is in no position to lecture anyone on democracy," says West Midlands MEP James Carver after the Parliament overwhelmingly voted for the 'European Endowment for Democracy’. (… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver has reacted angrily to the European Parliament's go-ahead for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

"This controversial issue has resulted in … Continue Reading »

• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 08 July 2015

• Bluecard question: James Carver MEP (West Midlands),  UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - @Ja… Continue Reading »

• European Parliament, Strasbourg, 08 July 2015

• James Carver MEP (West Midlands),  UK Independence Party (UKIP), Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - @JamesJimCarver
- Res… Continue Reading »

I have received thousands of emails on this topic. I can assure you that I & UKIP takes the threat posed by TTIP seriously, and in particular the ISDS- which threatens our government with potent… Continue Reading »

The “no” vote in Greece is recognition of democracy at its finest, said local UKIP MEP James Carver.

Welcoming the referendum rejecting the terms of an international bailout, Mr Carver s… Continue Reading »

Word Scleroderma Day at an event in the European Parliament Hosted by James Carver MEP.

The non-political gathering was attended by about 100 patients, leading clinicians and Scleroderma asso… Continue Reading »

UKIP’s West Midlands MEPs have today launched a three-pronged attack at “plane crazy” calls by a Wolverhampton MP, who never flies, to increase a tax on the cost of flights.

The Party’s n… Continue Reading »

Local MEP James Carver will be highlighting Word Scleroderma Day today (Tue) at an event in the European Parliament.

The non-political gathering is to be attended by about 100 patients, … Continue Reading »

I'm privileged to be hosting a ‪#‎scleroderma‬ awareness conference next Tues 30th June @Europarl_EN with @sclerodermauk & FESCA.

West Midlands MEPs James Carver and Bill Etheridge have today welcomed the findings of a heavyweight 1,000-page study which goes a big way towards slaying the many myths associated with the so-c… Continue Reading »

The Truth About Trade Beyond The EU

Five key 'EU Myths' widely used by pro-EU campaigners.
Supported by fully quantified and researched evidence, UKIP rebuts five common falsehoods that have… Continue Reading »

Fantastic effort by all involved with ‪#‎BOPA‬ event in Coventry commemorating the ‪#‎commonwealth‬ sacrifice in WW1

I'm hosting a conference next Tues. at @Europarl_EN on the #Yemen civil war, alongside former Vice-President Aljifri.

The 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta has a particularly special significance for people in the West Midlands.

For King John, who signed this historic document, is buried in… Continue Reading »

West Midlands MEP James Carver has today welcomed Lord Bamford’s comments over the EU.

UKIP MEP James Carver says the West Midlands-based JCB boss has dug a further hole in the Europhile argume… Continue Reading »

It’s time to face up to a morbid reality: Democracy in the UK is on life-support and may well struggle to make it through the aftermath of another hung Parliament with the secret backroom deal… Continue Reading »

The inability of both political pundits and bookmakers to declare a probable election winner on May 7th has increasingly led to talk of the very realistic prospect of another coalition governmen… Continue Reading »

Jim was recently interviewed by Marcus Jones from Premier Radio. A number of topics were discussed, including 16 to 18 year olds voting, reaching those within the electorate who may not have pre… Continue Reading »

UKIP MEP James Carver interviewed by Marcus Jones from Premier Radio.

James Carver MEP speaking in the European Parliament.

James Carver MEP speaking in the European Parliament.

West Midlands MEP James Carver has today attacked bright sparks in Brussels for imposing EU rules which are forcing the closure of the remaining part of a former coal-fired Ironbridge plant in t… Continue Reading »

James Carver MEP speaking in the European Parliament.