GOVERNMENT LETTING POLLUTERS GET AWAY WITH 'GREEN' MURDER - BAKER
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary has slammed the Environment Agency's claim that they are getting tougher on polluters.
30 Jul 2003
News
Renewables under threat without staff, says Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today expressed his satisfaction at seeing so many renewable energy related stalls at the Royal Welsh Show, but also his misgivings over a lack of skilled staff for the expanding Welsh renewable power industry.
26 Jul 2003
We must have a referendum on GM, says Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, today called for a full referendum on GM crops in Wales.
25 Jul 2003
European Commission guidelines on GMO cross-contamination
The European Commission today published guidelines for best practice measures to prevent the cross-contamination of genetically modified crops with conventional and organic farming.
23 Jul 2003
Fancy a summer swim?
The average British person does it five times a year - goes to the beach that is! Paddling in the Irish Sea is a much safer pastime than it was 20 years ago, claims a North West Euro-MP.
23 Jul 2003
ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS RISE BY 110,000
New Government figures released today show a startling rise in animal experiments of 110,000 in 2002 compared with 2001.
22 Jul 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