MEPs backed an amendment tabled by Sean Kelly MEP to extend health warnings on cigarette packs from covering half of the packaging to 65 per cent, under the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), in a crucial vote in Strasbourg today (Tuesday).

Sean Kelly MEP has voiced serious concerns for the plight of Christians living in war-torn regions of the Middle East and across the Muslim world, following a series of horrific, targeted attacks.

Seeks support for graphic health warnings on cigarette packs Sean Kelly MEP has secured the backing of fellow MEPs to extend health warnings on cigarette packs from covering half of the packaging to 65 per cent, via an amendment to the EU Tobacco Product Directive (TPD).

Sean Kelly MEP (South) has confirmed that €2.02 billion in EU funding will be made available specifically for entrepreneurs and SMEs from 2014-2020.