The high turnout in Pakistan's general election last Saturday was celebrated by many, including US President Barack Obama, however Sajjad has warned of inadequacy in the results. He said:  "Shortcomings in the electoral processes must be examined. The EU election monitoring mission will report on … [Read more...]

Today Sajjad hosted a high level hearing on US drone strikes in Pakistan.   The debate was held in the European Parliament, Brussels.     Other guest speakers included: - Pakistan's Ambassador to the EU, H.E. Munawar Bhatti; - Liberal Democrat European Spokeswoman on … [Read more...]

The famous Lakeland Herdwick meat has been granted protected status – putting it in the same league as Champagne. The status, awarded by the European Union, means meat can only be described as Lakeland Herdwick  provide it comes from the Herdwick breed and was born, raised and slaughtered … [Read more...]

Sajjad and the Conservatives in the European Parliament are standing up for the users of Electronic Cigarettes (or Personal Vaporizers) following plans announced by the European Commission that could see these products become unavailable or unviable. Sajjad has expressed concern that new EU … [Read more...]

Sajjad, "On the eve of the 2013 local elections it is decision day for many millions in the north west. Council Tax payers in Lancashire have benefitted from a Conservative led-council since 2008 culminating in a 2% cut in Council tax with no loss of services. Councillor Geoff Driver and every one … [Read more...]

Sajjad has this week welcomed new Government guidelines that will end the so-called ‘Gold Plating’ of EU directives and result in all Government departments being required to only implement the absolute minimum regulation necessary to comply with EU laws. Sajjad has been responsible for … [Read more...]

MEPs have today approved Sajjad’s proposals to reform the audit profession - aimed at strengthening audit quality and promoting renewed confidence in financial reporting. As Conservative legal-affairs spokesman in the Parliament, Sajjad has authored and negotiated the reforms which … [Read more...]

Three weeks ago ITV Granada moved from their now outdated Quay Street studios in Manchester to new, purpose designed facilities in MediaCityUK.  ITV News Granada Reports has a new studio at the Orange Tower in Salford, marking a new chapter in the life of the historic North West regional … [Read more...]

When the Iron Lady first reached Downing Street a woman would have found it difficult to get a mortgage without a man to act as guarantor. Britain was run by aristocratic white men so Baroness Thatcher not just had to reach the glass ceiling she had to shatter it. In 1983 the Conservatives … [Read more...]

Sajjad has this week welcomed proposals set out by David Cameron to create a more effective and fair immigration system in the UK, ending the ‘something for nothing’ culture of free access to public services for non-UK nationals. The proposals are designed to make it harder for non-UK … [Read more...]