Europe at it best stands for democracy, human rights, tolerance and prosperity. Europe at its worse can mean division and exclusion. Turkey - and by extension the Turkish community in the UK will benefit from a positive Europe. The European elections on June 4th are important because it is your choice to vote for a positive Europe, and your vote can make a difference.

We are delighted to to tell you about an event coming up at the Cemevi on Ridley Rd that will look at where the Liberal Democrats stand on Europe.

Cemevi is near Dalston Overground station, which is easy to get to via Highbury and Islington or Stratford. Also there are lots of busses from Liverpool Street, Old Street and Angel.

On May 19th at 7pm, Nick Clegg MP, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, will be hosting an open meeting at the centre, in association with the Liberal Democrat Friends of Turkey and Hackney Liberal Democrats. Also speaking will be Baroness Ludford, our local LibDem Euro MP and Jonather Fryer, our MEP candidate. The theme of the evening will be “Turkey and Our Future in Europe”.

We do hope you will be able to join us – you’ll be pleased to know it is free. Although you are welcome to just turn up, you can guarantee your seat by visiting our website at http://www.hackneylibdems.org.uk/nickclegg

This is sure to be an exciting evening for everybody, and is a great opportunity to enjoy a lively debate.

We look forward to seeing you there!