British Energy: Taxpayers should not be responsible for management and DTI failures - Bruce
Responding to the National Audit Office Report into British Energy, Malcolm Bruce MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow DTI Secretary, said:
6 Feb 2004
News
Gridlocked Britain: Traffic figures up again - Thurso
Figures released today by the Department for Transport reveal that traffic on British roads is still rising, with a 1.4% increase in overall traffic levels between 2002 and 2003.
5 Feb 2004
Binge borrowing will put Brits £1,000,000,000,000 in debt by Summer - Cable
British people will have debts of a staggering £1,000,000,000,000 (one trillion Pounds Sterling) by summer 2004, LibDem Shadow Chancellor Vincent Cable warned today.
3 Feb 2004
BNFL report must be withdrawn - Baker
A DTI document, which recommends proposals that would earn British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) hundreds of millions of pounds for storing foreign nuclear waste in Britain, was drafted by a consultancy company that also earns fees from BNFL.
3 Feb 2004
Britain's nuclear stockpile set to soar - Baker
Commenting on a Department for Trade and Industry document, which reveals that Ministers are set to allow nuclear waste to be stored in Britain, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
2 Feb 2004
GM approval would begin slippery slope - George
Commenting on reports that the Government are to give the go-ahead to planting GM maize in the UK, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary, Andrew George MP, said:
2 Feb 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