GOVERNMENT MUST GET A GRIP OF BIOFUELS STRATEGY - GEORGE
Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Minister, responding to the DEFRA select committee report on Bio-fuels, said:
6 Nov 2003
News
SCOTLAND: DEBATE ON TRANSPORT SERVICES
Scotland's local authorities will play a vital role in delivering better transport services, Transport Minister Nicol Stephen said today.
5 Nov 2003
SCOTLAND: STONE WELCOMES 'NO NUCLEARS' NEWS FOR NIGG YARD
Jamie Stone, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP, has welcomed the news that plans to decommission nuclear submarines at Nigg fabrication yard have been abandoned.
5 Nov 2003
SCOTLAND: FUNDING FOR CYCLE NETWORK
UK-transport charity SUSTRANS has received £2.5 million of funding to maintain and upgrade Scotland's National Cycle Network, it was announced today. The grant is the largest single award the Scottish Executive has made to SUSTRANS.
5 Nov 2003
LIBDEMS WILL SCRAP TAX FOR GREEN CARS
Liberal Democrats would scrap car tax for the greenest vehicles and reduce tax for less-polluting cars and motorcycles. The move would be funded by increasing the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on the most polluting vehicles, following the 'polluter pays' principle.
5 Nov 2003
CURB DEMAND TO REDUCE WATER BILLS - BAKER
Commenting on reports that the average bills of two water companies - Northumbrian Water and United Utilities - are set to rise next year, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
5 Nov 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
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