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07/04/2014
Tina McKenzie Elected Candidate Of NI21' Party To European Elections
NI21 have confirmed that Tina McKenzie will stand as candidate in the European elections on 22nd May.
McKenzie, a senior executive and mother of three, said she wants to bring a message of a united 21st century Northern Ireland to the heart of Europe, breaking down perceptions that we only exist as 'them and us'.
She said: "I want to maximise the potential of Europe and will focus on getting the best for Northern Ireland not the best for any one community.
"I want to represent and promote our people, their talents, skills, commitment and drive to improve Northern Ireland and Europe. NI21 represents everyone equally with the same levels of commitment and enthusiasm. I will hold the Northern Ireland Executive to account on its European performance, as a member of Northern Ireland’s unofficial opposition.
"Europe represents 7% of the world's population; it produces 22% of the world’s GDP and accounts for 50% of the world’s social expenditure. To maintain our way of life Europe needs to become more competitive and attractive to investment.
"In Northern Ireland we have an economy which has historically underperformed and with unacceptable levels of youth unemployment in particular, we need a clear focus on jobs and growth. Developing the European economy into a worldwide competitive, knowledge economy is one of the most important challenges for the EU in the years to come."
As a senior Director in the employment services industry Tina has extensive experience of working in Europe.
"Northern Ireland needs to be at the centre of European reform maximising the potential of the single market, European investment, funding, knowledge-exchange and skills development. This is the only way to ensure we have enough good jobs for people in the future, with youth unemployment rates at over 22% this is vitally important.”
"We want to stand on a clear agenda for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs. My background in business means I can get the most for our economy. We need to ensure that the Northern Ireland Executive maximises the opportunities and impact of European funding and investment."
(CVS/CD)
McKenzie, a senior executive and mother of three, said she wants to bring a message of a united 21st century Northern Ireland to the heart of Europe, breaking down perceptions that we only exist as 'them and us'.
She said: "I want to maximise the potential of Europe and will focus on getting the best for Northern Ireland not the best for any one community.
"I want to represent and promote our people, their talents, skills, commitment and drive to improve Northern Ireland and Europe. NI21 represents everyone equally with the same levels of commitment and enthusiasm. I will hold the Northern Ireland Executive to account on its European performance, as a member of Northern Ireland’s unofficial opposition.
"Europe represents 7% of the world's population; it produces 22% of the world’s GDP and accounts for 50% of the world’s social expenditure. To maintain our way of life Europe needs to become more competitive and attractive to investment.
"In Northern Ireland we have an economy which has historically underperformed and with unacceptable levels of youth unemployment in particular, we need a clear focus on jobs and growth. Developing the European economy into a worldwide competitive, knowledge economy is one of the most important challenges for the EU in the years to come."
As a senior Director in the employment services industry Tina has extensive experience of working in Europe.
"Northern Ireland needs to be at the centre of European reform maximising the potential of the single market, European investment, funding, knowledge-exchange and skills development. This is the only way to ensure we have enough good jobs for people in the future, with youth unemployment rates at over 22% this is vitally important.”
"We want to stand on a clear agenda for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs. My background in business means I can get the most for our economy. We need to ensure that the Northern Ireland Executive maximises the opportunities and impact of European funding and investment."
(CVS/CD)
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