Vera Lynn is right: intellectual property right is abused - 2009-02-19

Labour MEPs have expressed disgust that the BNP is raising funds for their European election campaign by selling a CD titled The White Cliffs Of Dover, which includes Dame Vera's hits such as All Alone In Vienna and The White Cliffs Of Dover.

Labour Euro MPs are supporting Dame Vera Lynn in her fight against the abuse of her intellectual property rights by the BNP. They are calling for the copyrights of performers to cover the artist's entire lifetime. The Labour MEPs will vote on enhanced protection for performers this spring.

Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour's Leader in Europe, said: "It is shocking that the BNP can just go ahead and make profits out such iconic songs like The White Cliffs Of Dover without the agreement of the artist. Dame Vera is right to seek action against the BNP and we will do our best to support her."

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