Stop Brexit. Build a Brighter Future
The old two parties have failed Britain. The Liberal Democrats will stop Brexit and build a brighter future.
4 Nov 2019
Wera Hobhouse MP urges government to incentivise solar power
29 Feb 2024
Nick Perry formally adopted as Liberal Democrat candidate for MP in Hastings & Rye
At their AGM on Sunday the Liberal Democrats in Hastings & Rye formally adopted Nick Perry to be their candidate for MP for the General Election on 12th December. The vote was unanimous at a packed meeting at the Royal Victoria Hotel. Speaking to party members, Nick said, 'It is an honour to be asked to represent the party for the fourth time in Hastings & Rye, and it would be an even greater one to be asked to become our MP by the electorate. 'A vote for me on 12 December is a vote to Stop Brexit; to tackle the climate crisis and to secure local jobs and services. Together we can build a brighter future.'
4 Nov 2019
Election debates should be set independently – Liberal Democrats
The staging of leaders debates for general elections should be written into law, with the format and inclusion based on independent rules, the Liberal Democrats have said.
3 Nov 2019
Gareth is the challenge in Sevenoaks & Swanley
Best for Britain has published its tactical voting guide. It recommends supporting the Liberal Democrat candidate, Gareth Willis in Sevenoaks.
TC
3 Nov 2019
Cllr Cottle-Hunkin's motion passes for more renewable energy and better insulated buildings.
We are all very aware of the climate crisis we are currently in. The Torridge District Council has already declared a climate emergency, and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030. Discussions lead by Devon County Council and involving most other district and borough councils in the area are already taking place.
CCB
3 Nov 2019
Lib Dems visit Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh UK
I and fellow Lib Dem Councillors, Jude Deakin, Julia Frascona and Mike Mackrory were honoured to be invited to the special UK Parliament Week event held this evening by Chelmsford HSS UK (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh).
MG
3 Nov 2019
Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, called on the government to provide incentives for energy providers to develop solar power in the UK.
Mrs Hobhouse slammed the government for falling behind on meeting the UK’s renewable targets for solar energy capacity. The government plans to deploy 70 GW of solar power across the country by 2035. However, as of 2022, the UK had only installed 14.3 GW of solar pv.
Following a visit to a rooftop solar system installed by Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE) at Beechen Cliff School last year, Wera Hobhouse is keen to encourage the development of similar solar projects across Bath. The solar system is predicted to significantly cut the school’s fuel costs and reduce their carbon emissions by 52 tonnes a year.
In the House of Commons on the 27th February, the Bath MP noted that the UK is lagging behind the rest of the world in renewable energy investment, she urged the government to offer incentives to energy providers to improve solar capacity.
However, Andrew Bowie, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, ignored Hobhouse’s proposals, failing to describe the ways in which the government could incentivise solar energy. Instead, Bowie said that the government’s Solar Taskforce would publish recommendations for solar power and reiterated the government’s target to deploy 70 GW by 2035.
Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath and spokesperson for Energy Security and Net Zero, commented:
“The Conservatives are falling dangerously behind on meeting our targets for renewable energy production. It is no good the government setting an ambitious 70 GW solar target if they are nowhere near reaching it.
“It is clear that they have no plan to get us back on track to reach Net Zero. Evidently, they are more than happy to dismiss perfectly good proposals like incentivising solar power. That is why I am so proud that Bath is home to many community energy projects like the solar system at Beechen Cliff School, so that we can lead the way in renewables.”
“It is not just our climate targets harmed by the Conservatives’ delay. Families in Bath and across the country are struggling to pay soaring energy bills which investment in renewables could curb. That is why we Liberal Democrats would build significantly more renewable energy, aiming to generate 80% of our electricity from renewables by 2030.”
Peter Capener, Managing Director of Bath & West Community Energy said:
“Our work with schools is really demonstrating the value of community energy in both addressing the climate crisis and reducing fuel bills. Rooftop solar installed last year has already saved local schools a combined total of £134,209 and has reduced carbon emissions by 224.3 tonnes, which is equivalent to 12,173 journeys from Bath to Edinburgh by train!”
