Wiltshire MEP responds to Dyson move to Singapore
Molly responds to news that leading Brexiteer entrepreneur, Sir James Dyson, is moving his vacuum cleaner and hand dryer technology company from Wiltshire to Singapore.
Economics
Tax competition across EU allowing multinationals to pay ‘miniscule amounts of tax’, says new report
New research commissioned by the Greens in the European Parliament has confirmed that many large corporations pay little tax in EU countries.
Greens say ‘pause’ on Wylfa nuclear plant should be permanent and is evidence of UK energy policy in ‘disarray’
As construction of a new nuclear reactor in Wales is suspended, Molly calls for the project to be abandoned and a new energy policy based on renewables.
Greens welcome vote in favour of Treaty to hold corporations to account on human rights
MEPs have stood up for the rights of some of the most vulnerable, says Molly.
Brexit would hit Cornwall harder than any other region in UK, says new report
New report reveals a no-deal Brexit where the UK adopts WTO rules would impact on Cornwall more adversely than any other region in the UK.
European Commission rule Luxembourg did not give selective tax treatment to McDonald’s but criticise company’s unfair tax practices
Molly criticises McDonalds, saying European citizens cannot stomach any more anti-social tax avoidance by corporations who dominate their daily lives.
Green MEP to highlight new finance report at #ChangeFinance event outside Bank of England
Molly has launched a report exploring the impacts of Brexit on the finance sector and how it can better serve the interests of people and businesses.
Never Waste a Good Crisis: Using Brexit to reform the UK’s finance sector
This report considers the implications of Brexit on the finance sector and how it presents an opportunity to refashion the sector so it serves everyone, not just the few.
Honda jobs threat from Brexit, warns MEP
Having joined a cross-party group of MEPs visiting the port of Ghent, Molly warned 3,600 jobs are at risk at the Honda plant in Swindon, if a hard Brexit or no-deal Brexit go ahead.
Greens call for a ‘work revolution’ in wake of increased automation and poverty wages
Responding to the threats posed by increased automation, Molly has called for a work revolution to reduce stress and poverty and increase health and welfare.
