Statement on TTIP From Jonathan Arnott MEP.
I have received literally thousands of emails and letters from members of
the public about TTIP. Without a single exception, they have raised concerns
about this proposed trade deal between the European Union and the
USA.
I share most of these concerns. I am concerned about the potential threat
to our NHS, to other public services, that our government could be overruled in
lawsuits from private investors, and a small businesses may not get a level
playing field.
I support the principle of free trade but what is on the table is not
really a free trade agreement; it is a corporatist trade
agreement!
After much consideration I have therefore come to the conclusion that I
must vote ‘NO’ to TTIP in the European Parliament on
Wednesday.
My constituents can be assured that I will, however, be supporting
amendments tabled by UKIP and others (including Amendment 27) to mitigate the
worst aspects of TTIP, should it eventually come into
force.
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