Graham Watson MEP
Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for South West England and Gibraltar
A local champion with an international reputation
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Campaigning for the Cornish Pasty and Somerset Cider Brandy
Published on Wednesday 14th December 2011
The food and drink industry is a vital component of the South West economy. The pub trade alone adds over £2 billion to the regional economy and employs nearly 100,000 people. Around 30% of the UK's diary farming is in the region and the food manufacturing sector adds over £2.6 billion to the economy.
Read more: Campaigning for the Cornish Pasty and Somerset Cider Brandy
Constituent Feedback
Published on Thursday 8th December 2011
Feedback From Constituents- 100% Authentic On Graham's casework;
''Thank you - a much more sensible reply than the one I had from Giles Chichester!
D M
''Thank you for your kind support for animal welfare - so many politicans simply do not care and one has written to inform me that his interests lie only in feeding people. Conern to see that people are fed is indeed commendable but to ignore the welfare of the animals on whom we depend is immoral.''
C P
''Glad you are maintaining your commitment to action on climate change. Congratulations on for your hard work and costly time which contributed to your knighthood.