The passengers on the bus say 'no, no, no' - Thurso
Responding to a report commissioned by the Passenger Transport Executive Group into bus services outside London, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
25 Mar 2004
News
Britain way off Kyoto carbon targets - Baker
Commenting on reports that the latest Government figures on climate change will show an increase in carbon emissions, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
25 Mar 2004
SCOTLAND: Launch of green fuel project - Wallace
An innovative new project in North Lanarkshire which will produce clean, green fuel from used fats and oils was launched today.
25 Mar 2004
Lords vote to ensure energy sector has a greater concern for the future - Miller
The Liberal Democrats have today defeated the Government with an amendment to the Energy Bill, which will secure a sustainable development duty on the gas and electricity regulator Ofgem.
23 Mar 2004
Nitrogen dioxide levels increase 15% in a year across London - Hughes
New figures obtained by Liberal Democrat London Mayoral candidate Simon Hughes today show that nitrogen dioxide in London has risen by an average of 15% in the last two years with only one of the nineteen sites recording a decrease in its level.
22 Mar 2004
Euro Ministers blocking vital funds for clean water projects - Baker
A €1 billion fund from the European Commission to provide fresh water and sanitation to millions of people in the Developing World has been blocked by ministers on the General Affairs Council, made up of EU foreign ministers, including Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw.
22 Mar 2004
Environment
Pippa becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson
Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster
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18 Sep 2024
Environment
Pippa addessses COP29 UK priorities debate
Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th
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15 Sep 2024
Environment
Cambridgeshire MPs vote for action on Sewage Dumping, Cost of Living and NHS in King's Speech
In one of their first votes in Parliament, the new Liberal Democrat MPs for Cambridgeshire have voted in support of an amendment to the King's Speech which would see action taken on sewage dumping, cost of living and the NHS
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24 Jul 2024
Environment
Pippa Heylings celebrates Bathing Water designation: but now water companies must act
Pippa Heylings joined with Cam Valley Forum campaigners on Sunday 19th May for a swim to celebrate Sheep’s Green in Cambridge receiving a Bathing Water Designation
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30 May 2024
Environment
South Cambs MP Votes Against Law To Criminalise Water Companies For Sewage Spills
On Wednesday, Conservative MPs including South Cambs MP Anthony Browne voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.
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16 May 2024
Environment
Pippa recognised in environmental Power List
The 2024 ENDS Power List for politicians who have championed environmental causes has been published. It is a list of 50 politicians in the country and Pippa is honoured to be part of that list!
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15 May 2024