Licence for GM maize would be outrageous - George
The agreed five-year moratorium on GMs in the EU could be ended today by a European Standing Committee, if they grant a licence for the import of GM sweetcorn.
8 Dec 2003
News
Ghost fleet ruling: Ships must go back to US - Baker
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, has welcomed today's High Court ruling that the licence allowing the ghost fleet to be broken up in Hartlepool 'cannot stand'.
8 Dec 2003
SCOTLAND: Lyon wins top green energy award
George Lyon MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Argyll and Bute, has won the coveted title of Best Politician at the Green Energy Awards 2003.
5 Dec 2003
Andrew Stunell tops Private Members Bill Poll
Liberal Democrat MP for Hazel Grove and Energy Spokesperson Andrew Stunell has topped the ballot for MPs entitled to sponsor Private Members Bills in 2004.
4 Dec 2003
SCOTLAND: Funding for community recycling
New funding to put community recycling initiatives on a more sustainable footing was announced today.
4 Dec 2003
WALES: Bates applauds nuclear authority ambitions
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today applauded the Government for bringing forward legislation in the Queen's Speech to create a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), which will be charged with managing public sector civil nuclear waste.
3 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