Martin Banks and Brian Johnson

09 Apr 21
Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Former Eurosceptic MEP Jens-Peter Bonde
Denmark and Europe will be ‘quieter and less daunting ‘in his absence says former MEP colleague.
07 Jan 21
MEPs shocked by violent events in Washington DC; congratulate Joe Biden on confirmation of election victory
US Capitol Hill rioting a warning of the dangers of populism, conspiracy theories and the platforms that spread them, says senior MEP.
22 Oct 19
Gastein 2019: A healthy dose of disruption
Participants at this year’s European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) were urged to embrace the challenge of integrating “disruption” into Europe’s healthcare systems. The Parliament Magazine’s Martin Banks and Brian Johnson were on hand to report.
29 May 19
EU’s 'Game of thrones' kicks off over top political posts
European Council President Donald Tusk warns European Parliament that there can be no ‘automaticity’ on selection of next European Commission President.
08 Feb 17
Renewed call for reform of European Arrest Warrant in wake of Romanian businessman’s death
Growing number of cases involving rights abuses undermining arrest warrant’s effectiveness, MEPs told
07 Dec 16
Collaboration between public and private sector key to delivering UN sustainable development goals
One year on from COP21, sustainability conference looks to put SDG aims into practice.