In the 21st Century we face new and unprecedented global challenges, from tackling climate change, to fighting international terrorism and sustaining growth and jobs in the face of changing global economic conditions. We will need an EU that is equipped with the tools to tackle these challenges...

British people have won major gains from new EU consumer laws. From buying cars, to shopping by mail order or online, Labour MEPs have been at the forefront of new laws to protect and improve your rights as a consumer...

Labour MEPs have been leading global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and tackle climate change. Labour MEPs are pushing for as ambitious an approach as possible. By being "first movers" on climate change, Labour MEPs are pushing for an EU that creates new "green jobs"...

Labour MEPs campaign for a Europe that is an equal, inclusive society where there is opportunity for every citizen regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, race, religion or belief. Labour MEPs campaign at a local, national and international level against the growth of fascist and racist...

Labour in Europe is committed to the international coordination of humanitarian efforts, an ethical foreign policy and peace-building. No European state can face the international challenges ahead by acting within its national borders...

Labour MEPs have campaigned at European level to protect your health at all levels. From food additives, to dangerous chemicals at work and to free emergency hospital treatment throughout the EU, acting at European level makes a real difference for your health...

Labour MEPs have worked hard in the European Parliament to create jobs and strengthen your rights at work. When the Labour Government came to power in 1997, one of its first actions was to sign up to the 'Social Chapter' of the European Treaty...

The European Parliamentary Labour Party regularly publish briefing papers and campaign documents on the work of the MEPs. These include policy briefings on subjects such as consumer protection and international development...

MEPs spend a large amount of their time in the European Parliament working on specialised committees to scrutinise and amend proposals for new EU laws. There are 20 parliamentary committees, which meet once or twice a month in Brussels to draw up, amend and adopt legislative proposals...