


The last European election saw a UK turnout of only 38% (EU average 46.6%) and in the 1999 elections turnout was the lowest in Europe at just 24%. If we want to change this pattern, educating our youth on how politics affects them and their family is important.
In this section I have encouraged schools in the South East to share their views and European experiences. Please have a look and if you would like to be involved please email us at rashworth@europarl.eu.int
Year 10 link-up with school in Finland
Visit from French penpals, April 2005
Visit to the European Parliament
Celebrating Europe Day in Ferrara, Italy.
British Council & Hansard Society Winning EU Essay - By Richard Stckwell
Richard hosts visit of Plumptons Poles..
US Politics Student joins Brussels Office for Internship
Friday 4th July 2008
Contact Richard
Write:
Richard Ashworth MEP
5 Hazelgrove Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3PH
Telephone:
01444 474858
E-mail:
rashworth@europarl.eu.int
Latest News
The new centre-right Mayor of Calais, who was elected on Sunday night, has been invited by Richard Ashworth, Conservative MEP for south east England to support her Party leader Nicolas Sarkozy and abandon all plans for a Sangatte II centre.
National News

George Osborne has pledged a major shake-up to "restore trust in the tax system" and end Gordon Brown's stealth tax regime.
Promoted by Catherine Bray on behalf of Richard Ashworth MEP, both of 5 Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3PH