CLIMATE CHANGE RALLY & MARCH SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER 2009
Events on the day include
23 Nov 2009
News
MESSAGE FROM SIMON HUGHES
Next month, members of the United Nations meet in Copenhagen for vital talks on securing a new worldwide response to climate change.
11 Nov 2009
THE NUCLEAR DEBATE
It is already too late to begin building more nuclear power stations.Even if new sites could be identified, the planning laws short-circuited and construction authorised within months, it will take almost a decade before new power plants could begin producing electricity. By that time Britain will be critically short of energy.Older nuclear plants will have been decommissioned, the gas-fired generators will be dependent on costly imported fuel and the exaggerated hopes for renewable energy generation will be left, likethe few completed wind farms, blowing in the wind. Nuclear reactors,given the potential for catastrophe, need intensive inspection and testing at every stage of their construction. This is especially true for the new generation of reactors developed by the French, one of which is now being built in Finland. Second, the cost of new reactors remains prohibitive â€" not because of running costs, but because the decommissioning of expired plants has proved hugely expensive.
10 Nov 2009
Reminder of LDEG events at Conference
EVENTS AT THE PARTY CONFERENCE BOURNEMOUTH, 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2009 include; on Saturday, LDEG President Andrew Duff MEP will discuss liberal goals in the new parliament; on Sunday we ask the important question "Can pro-Europeans win elections?"; and on Tuesday our climate change event asks what can be achieved at Copenhagen. See details below -
17 Sep 2009
Andrew Duff MEP on Barroso's re-election
Congratulating José Manuel Barroso on his re-election as Commission President today in Strasbourg, Andrew Duff MEP said that the need for urgent action was paramount. There are four top priorities for Mr Barroso: the ratification and implementation of the Lisbon treaty; the Copenhagen climate change talks; the reform of the financial system of the Union; and the reinforcement of the single market.
17 Sep 2009
LDEG Conference Events
EVENTS AT THE PARTY CONFERENCE BOURNEMOUTH, 19-23 SEPTEMBER 2009 include; on Saturday, LDEG President Andrew Duff MEP will discuss liberal goals in the new parliament; on Sunday we ask the important question "Can pro-Europeans win elections?"; and on Tuesday our climate change event asks what can be achieved at Copenhagen. See details below -
9 Aug 2009
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