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
News
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
Jane Brophy is the new GLD Vice Chair Communications
My new role for the Green Lib Dems is Vice Chair Communications. I am very happy with this role as it fits in well with my other roles and experiences. I am currently Group Leader on Trafford Metropolitan Council for the Liberal Democrats, an experienced health worker and former MEP for the North West of England.
JB
14 Apr 2020
Jason Billin is delighted to have been appointed your Vice Chair Organisation
I am delighted to have been appointed your Vice Chair Organisation - VCO. This is my first role on the GLD Exec. I am Parliamentary Spokesperson for the Rushcliffe constituency in Nottinghamshire, having been the Lib Dem Candidate in the 2019 general election. I am the Membership Development Officer for the Rushcliffe local party, a member of the East Midlands Lib Dem Exec and one of the East Mids reps on the English Council. I am taking up the role of VCO comes at an extraordinary time for the country, the Green Lib Dems and the Lib Dems generally. Lockdown due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus will, inevitably, provide challenges - and opportunities for new working. Given Social Distancing measures, our annual GLD conference in Nottingham will have to be revised… Online meetings will have to become the norm, for the foreseeable future. The GLD Exec have already had one meeting using the Zoom platform and will be looking into alternatives as well, to find the best platform solution to allow us to wo
JB
14 Apr 2020
A draft progressive carbon taxation policy motion
A progressive carbon taxation policy motion, including aviation, to reduce both CO2 and poverty
SR
14 Apr 2020
What if God has sent the coronavirus as a modern-day biblical plague to force us to change our ways?
Another crackpot theory for you
DC
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