Reports shows UKIP has the laziest MEPs whilst Greens “work hardest”

New research from Vote Watch Europe, shows that UKIP has the laziest MEPs from the UK.

The research shows that UKIP MEPs missed 40% of key votes in the European Parliament between 2009-2014. The Green Party’s two MEPs attended over 90% of the key votes during the same period while Greens across Europe attended more votes than any other party.

Participation of UK Parties in roll call votes (key votes) in the European Parliament were:

• Greens- 91.40%

• Lib Dems- 86.89%

• Labour- 84.97%

• Tories- 80.39%

• UKIP- 61.08%

Keith Taylor, the Green Party MEP for South East England, attended 92.8% of key European Parliament votes. He said: “This new research makes it clear that UKIP simply can’t be trusted to represent their constituents. Their MEPs happily claim the parliamentary salary and expenses, but they don’t even show up to four in ten of the key votes. Many people don’t realise that a vote for UKIP is a vote for the laziest party in the European Parliament.

“Greens work hard in the European Parliament to represent the views of our constituents. We always try our best to get to key votes and ensure that we stand up for those who voted for us.”

The latest ICM Guardian Poll puts the Green Party in 4th place ahead of the Lib Dems for the Euro Elections.

Keith went on to say: “The good news is that the polls are predicting that there will be more Greens representing the UK in the European Parliament after May 22. That means more MEPs working for the common good and voting for laws which protect people and the environment.

“When Greens say we’re going to put people first and protect the environment, we mean it. That’s why we’re always active in the Parliament.

“At this election Greens are offering voters a chance for a real change in direction. We want radical change from business as usual, and when we say we’ll stand up to vested interests, we mean it.”