Toll motorways are not long-term answer - Thurso
Commenting on the opening of Britain's first toll motorway, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
9 Dec 2003
News
SCOTLAND: Brown calls for promotion of new green energy invention
Robert Brown, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Glasgow, has called for the promotion of domestic wind turbines to guarantee Scotland's position at the vanguard of the renewable energy industry.
8 Dec 2003
Green Liberal Democrats back Corporate Responsibility Bill
The Green Liberal Democrats have decided to back the Corporate Responsibility Coalition's Corporate Responsibility Bill in light of last week's publication of the Private Members Bill ballot in the House of Commons.
8 Dec 2003
Energy price hike shows need for conservation - Stunell
Commenting on reports that British Gas is to raise its prices by 5.9% in the new year, Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy Minister, said:
8 Dec 2003
Government shows its hand on GMs - George
The Food Standards Agency (FSA), representing the British Government, today voted in favour of licensing the import of GM sweetcorn, despite serious scientific and public concerns.
8 Dec 2003
Licence for GM maize would be outrageous - George
The agreed five-year moratorium on GMs in the EU could be ended today by a European Standing Committee, if they grant a licence for the import of GM sweetcorn.
8 Dec 2003
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