GLDNEWS April 2020
GreenLibDems Newsletter 17 April 2020 This GLDNEWS is online at: http://grn.lib.dm/a71bSJ
GM
17 Apr 2020
News
A New Normal after Lockdown
Whilst we are in 'lockdown', it is a perfect opportunity for all of us to take a calm look at our 'normal' lives.
JB
16 Apr 2020
Victory against fracking in Salford, Trafford, Warrington, Cheshire West and Chester.
It seems IGAS has finally given up on fracking in the Northwest of England, at least for the time being.
JJ
16 Apr 2020
Graham Neale is 2020 GLD Vice Chair Campaigns
As V/Chair campaigns, I'll be helping to define the focus of our policy and presence into support and action. I hope we'll be able to choose a series of campaigns, relevant to local activists, candidates, and to our national politicians. Similarly, we need to find short-term campaigns, and long-term goals.
15 Apr 2020
We must respect the science on the climate crisis in the same way we have respected the science on COVID-19.
We are all living in strange and unprecedented times.
JB
15 Apr 2020
Covid-19 and Climate Change
Comment from Linda Johnson I posted an article by John Vidal out on my Facebook page back in March, which linked Covid-19 and Climate Change and was immediately met with a barrage of abuse, including criticism from some Liberal Democrats (incredibly) who said that climate change and Covid-19 should not be linked.
LJ
14 Apr 2020
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