MEP launches 'EU - tube'
Press release from SNP MEP Alyn Smith
A leading Scottish politician is on a mission to strip away the mysteries of Europe – through his own ‘EU-tube’ television channel.
MEP Alyn Smith will produce, present and set up a series of online videos. Viewers will have the chance to contact him directly and ask any question they like about the EU.
SNP Euro MP Alyn is one of six MEPs of different parties representing Scotland in the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg.
An introductory video has already been posted on You Tube as part of his new Alyn Explains series. They will be linked to Twitter and Facebook and will also be put up on his web site.
Alyn explained:
"A lot of people see Europe as something distant and complex, but it’s hugely relevant to Scotland, and to all our lives, as a lot of things affecting us all happen there.
"The videos are intended to explain how the EU works and to give the people I represent the opportunity to ask anything they'd like to know and to get answers.
"Though we'll often be dealing with big issues and serious subjects, the videos are intended to be short, snappy and fun to watch. I hope people will enjoy them and learn from them.
"They may hear stories about the amount of money the EU spends, but I'm shooting these myself on my own iPad and then uploading them myself, so giving out the information in this way costs nothing at all."
