Members of the European Parliament

12.9 There are 7 Members of the European Parliament ( MEPs) representing the South West region. Since June 2004 these have been:

  • 3 Conservative MEPs
  • 1 Labour MEP
  • 1 Liberal Democrat MEP
  • 2 UK Independence Party MEPs

European Parliamentary elections are held every 5 years, with the next elections being due in June 2009. To find out more about the European Parliament and MEPs , see the UK Office of the European Parliament website.