R E L A T E D   C O N T E N T
ADVERTISEMENT

Kinnock told to resign over EC whistleblower

Adriana Zea, Accountancy Age, 10 Mar 2003

Neil Kinnock is being pressured by Tory members of the European Parliament to justify his suspension of Marta Andreasen, former chief accountant of the European Commission, or resign.

Andreasen was suspended in May and again in August after saying there were failures in the European Union's accounting system and warning its £69bn annual budget was open to fraud and abuse.

The Tory MEPs are today expected to accuse Kinnock of dismissing Andreasen despite the existence of an internal report which appears to endorse many of her allegations.

The calls for resignation are being led by Chris Heaton-Harris, MEP for the East Midlands who is expected to challenge Kinnock on the letter, alleged to have been written days before Andreasen's first suspension in May.

In December of last year, Andreasen was formally asked to stand as a Tory candidate in Wales, standing against Kinnock's wife, Glenys in next year's European elections.

Tags:

  • Have your say
  • Send to a friend
  • Share
  • Print

Have your say

ADVERTISEMENT
M A R K E T P L A C E
Sponsored links
| WH Marks Sattin
Are you a Spanish or Portuguese speaking graduate or ‘first jobber’ with strong numeracy and communication skills, a desire to be part of a rapidly expanding business and entrepreneurial in outlook? My client is a ... more >
| Badenoch & Clark
Leading charitable organisation is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager. This critical role is within a highly respected team, which is collectively responsible for effective corporate and business planning. The role reports into the Head ... more >
| Badenoch & Clark
Assistant Accountant required for a large multinational, Blue Chip organisation based in the Thames Valley. This role has become available due to the current incumbent being seconded, due to this our client will require the ... more >
| Badenoch & Clark
Assistant Accountant required for a large Public Sector organisation based in the Thames Valley. This role has become available due to an internal re-structure, due to this our client is looking to appoint a candidate ... more >
More Jobs in Finance
ADVERTISEMENT
Job zone
Job of the week
Related jobs
Search for a job
 
> More Financial Director jobs
ADVERTISEMENT