NETWORK RAIL DECISION WILL GET THE NETWORK BACK ON TRACK - THURSO
Commenting on Network Rail's decision to bring all rail maintenance work in-house, John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, said:
24 Oct 2003
News
RADCLIFFE HAILS LAUNCH OF 'LANDMARK' GREEN POLICY
A radical new initiative that will greatly boost the protection of Scotland's environment has been welcomed as a 'landmark' development by Scottish Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Nora Radcliffe MSP.
23 Oct 2003
PROPOSALS FOR GREEN GOVERNMENT
Environment Minister Ross Finnie today announced his intention to legislate for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
23 Oct 2003
BLAIR ACCEPTS PROBLEMS WITH GM CROPS - GEORGE
Responding to a question by Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary, Andrew George MP, the Prime Minister today admitted for the first time that there are concerns about the planting of GM crops in the UK.
22 Oct 2003
BRITAIN NEEDS CARBON STRATEGY - LORD EZRA
Lord (Derek) Ezra, Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesman, will today question why the Government does not have a long-term carbon management strategy.
22 Oct 2003
GOVERNMENT FAILING TO ACT ON GHOST FLEET - BAKER
The Government is continuing to take no action to protect British waters from toxic ships carrying heavy oil, asbestos and PCB chemicals, despite having the power to remove the toxic ghost fleet from UK waters, according to the Liberal Democrats.
22 Oct 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
YM
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