Local Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Michael Popham and Euro-MP Graham Watson have pledged to make the EU work for East Bristol, and help find a green route out of recession.

5.10.00pm GMT Sat 2nd Jan 2010

The Tories are on the fringes of Europe having joined a small group of extremist MEPs in the European Parliament.

The Lib Dems now officially speak the loudest for the area in Europe, and are the only party fighting for investment in green technology and action on the economy.

Europe can create thousands of "green-collar" jobs, and between 2007 and 2013, £910m will be pumped into the region's economy. Graham and Michael are determined to make this pay off.

Graham is also the only South West MEP to call on the EU to tackle climate change; others are either uninterested or climate change deniers.

Graham said:

"It is sad that none of the region's other MEPs believe our planet is worth saving.

"But I look forward to working with Michael to make sure Britain cuts carbon emissions and builds a healthy, sustainable economy."