Time to act on supermarket power - George
The Government must protect suppliers from the "phenomenal dominance" of the 'Big Four' supermarkets, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, will say today.
17 Jun 2004
News
Kennedy: Government must make tough choices on environment
Responding to comments by Shell Chairman Lord Oxburgh that climate change makes him "really very worried about the planet", Charles Kennedy, Leader of the Liberal Democrats said:
17 Jun 2004
Blair must stop ducking aviation issue before it's too late - Baker
Commenting on Sir Jonathan Porritt's warning that the Government will fail to reach its targets on cutting CO2 emissions if the Department for Transport's forecast of airport expansion goes ahead, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
17 Jun 2004
SCOTLAND: Green jobs opportunities for Scottish economy
The Scottish Executive has asked the business community for its views on the Green Jobs Strategy.
15 Jun 2004
WALES: Red card for Labour's green policies
The Welsh Liberal Democrats today gave the Labour Assembly Government a red card, in their opposition party debate, for Labour's lack of environment and sustainability policies.
15 Jun 2004
SCOTLAND: Finnie announces efficiency measures for Scotland's water industry
Measures to improve efficiency and the economic controls on Scotland's water industry have been announced.
14 Jun 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