Consumers must now signal their real wishes on GM - George
Commenting on the European Commission's approval for the marketing of GM sweetcorn, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, said:
19 May 2004
News
Kennedy Attacks Bush on Environmental Record
Clean air to breathe, clean water to drink and a clean place to live are all issues that must be tackled by local, national, European and world leaders working together, Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy said today.
18 May 2004
Government should use economic incentives to encourage green builds - Baker
Responding to a report by The Sustainable Buildings Task Force that calls for a cut in stamp duty for homes built with environmentally friendly features Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
18 May 2004
SCOTLAND: Finnie announces funding for sustainable development projects
Over £750,000 is to be provided to twelve environmental projects over the next three years.
18 May 2004
SCOTLAND: Share out of strategic waste fund
Environmental projects throughout Scotland are to receive funding from the Executive's Strategic Waste Fund.
14 May 2004
Government handling of Ghost Fleet a complete farce - Baker
Commenting on an Environment Agency report on the Government's handling of the 'ghost-ships' in Hartlepool, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
13 May 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
YM
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
YM
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
YM
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.
YM
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!
YM
15 May 2024