GB Energy Bill: Community Energy has made it into law!
I’m thrilled that Community Energy is now included in the Great British Energy Bill. Now the government must match words with action
27 Mar 2025
News from South Cambs Constituencies
News from Pippa Heylings MP for South Cambridgeshire
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: A Missed Opportunity for Sustainable Growth
Pippa calls for changes to the government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. The government must rethink its approach, listen to local communities, and put forward a plan that truly meets the needs of people and the planet.
27 Mar 2025
The lives of Palestinians and Israelis are at stake
Read Pippa's speech to the Westminster Hall debate on Government Support for Palestinian Rights, 4th March, following her visit to Israel and the West Bank as part of a cross-party group
5 Mar 2025
Other local party news
Environment
Build Homes and Restore Nature: Pippa speaks to National Housebuilding Conference
At the largest annual conference on housebuilding, Future Build, Pippa spoke about ways to build homes sustainably and affordably whilst improving water quality and also protecting and restoring Nature
YM
8 May 2024
Lib Dems celebrate by-election win in Great Paxton
The Lib Dems in St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire are celebrating a by-election win in the ward of Great Paxton. Previously a Conservative-held seat, the Lib Dem candidate converted this into a victory.
IS
3 May 2024
Voters in local elections send message to Rishi Sunak
Voters in Cambridgeshire and across the country are voting to elect community champions whilst also sending a clear message to Rishi Sunak.
YM
1 May 2024
Environment
Pippa defends role of Natural England
BBC Politics East: Pippa defends role of Natural England against attack by Tory MPs and Conservative County Councillors who did not adequately act to protect super colony of rare bat.
YM
1 May 2024
Pippa lambasts Conservatives for lack of council funding
BBC Politics East: Pippa lambasts the Conservative government for the lack of long-term funding for local Councils and highlights how residents are now keenly aware of the terrible impacts of years of lack of investment
YM
1 May 2024
Lib Dems commit to scrapping business rates to boost high streets
Replacing business rates with a new, fairer levy on commercial property owners instead of tenants would be a major boost for towns.
IS
10 Apr 2024