SCOTLAND: Proposals for Environmental Assessment
A consultation on the Executive's proposals to put environmental concerns at the heart of public policy and programmes was launched today.
18 Dec 2003
News
Aviation White Paper adopts long standing Liberal Democrat policy - Thurso
The Aviation White Paper launched today has seen the Government adopt several long-standing Liberal Democrat policies on the future of air travel in the UK. A motion at The Liberal Democrat Party Conference in 2002 called for the following measures that appear in today's white paper.
16 Dec 2003
Nature site targets 12 years behind - Baker
A report by English Nature on the condition of England's Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's), published today (Monday 15th December), reveals that 42% of sites are in need of repair or improvement.
15 Dec 2003
Climate change is real and significant threat - Baker
The future of the Kyoto agreement on climate change still hangs in the balance on the final day of the UN climate change conference in Italy.
12 Dec 2003
Corporate Responsibility - please sign petition!
The Green Liberal Democrats are urging people to sign their petition urging Andrew Stunell to introduce the Corporate Responsibility Bill into the House of Commons.
11 Dec 2003
Traffic Bill tackles congestion symptonms not causes - Thurso
John Thurso MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, has cautiously welcomed the Government's Traffic Management Bill, published today (Friday 12th December), but warns that the reality may be an over-centrist approach.
11 Dec 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
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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