Jeremy Browne: Re-election of Edward McMillan-Scott excellent news
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
"I am delighted at Edward's re-election. He has proved a passionate, determined and highly effective campaigner for human rights and democracy.
"As the British Foreign Minister responsible for human rights and a fellow Liberal Democrat, I am greatly looking forward to working with Edward to pursue this agenda, which is so central to the enlightened interests of the UK and Europe as a whole.
"With the Arab Spring continuing and tentative steps towards political reforms in Burma, the presence of strong and credible voices, fighting for human rights and democracy at home and abroad, is absolutely essential.
"I am convinced Edward is the right man to help ensure that we maximise the collective weight of the European Union in defending and promoting human rights and democracy."